Senior Robotics Engineer, Controls
Core
Architect and tune precision pointing and tracking control loops for autonomous directed-energy systems in the defense sector.
Role type
Senior individual contributor robotics controls engineer
Builds
Autonomous directed-energy systems with reliable pointing and tracking performance
Domain
Defense / Robotics / Motion Control
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Classical and state-space controls, State estimation, System identification, Modern C++, Real-time control, Servo drives, Brushless motors, Encoders, IMUs, Simulation and hardware-in-the-loop
Preferred skills
LQR, MPC, Kalman-family filters, Complementary filters, Structural resonance compensation, Gimbal systems, Precision-pointing, Tracking systems
Technologies
C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink
Responsibilities
Architect and tune precision pointing and tracking control loops, Develop state estimation and sensor fusion, Identify and model actuator dynamics, Build simulation and hardware-in-the-loop infrastructure, Characterize system performance on hardware, Document controls standards and tuning practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
