Control Engineer (Low-level) – Vancouver

Overview

Design and implement low-level BLDC motor and joint controllers for humanoid robots.

Key Responsibilities

• ros2 control
• control loops
• c++ real‑time
• system identification
• safety mechanisms
• hardware bring‑up

Tasks

-Develop robotic applications in ROS2 Control -Work closely with other control layers to ensure seamless integration between low-level and mid-level control systems. -Support the integration of new actuators and sensor configurations into the control stack. -Develop and validate joint-space control loops such as impedance, admittance for multi-DoF systems in ROS2 / ROS2 Control -Analyze system behavior using both analytical and experimental methods to refine controller design. -Apply modern control theory (PID, feedforward, observers, and state feedback) to achieve stability, performance, and robustness. -Work with embedded and communication layers (e.g., EtherCAT, CAN) to ensure deterministic timing and safety. -Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics -Participate in hardware bring-up, calibration, and performance testing on physical systems. -Develop high-performance C++ code for real-time control and diagnostics. -Build accurate models of actuators, transmissions, and mechanisms to support control design and simulation. -Contribute to real-time frameworks and infrastructure for deployment and testing of control algorithms. -Implement safety and fault-handling mechanisms to ensure reliable operation under dynamic conditions. -Design, tune, and implement actuator-level control loops for BLDC motors. -Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and control engineers across sites to define and validate actuation system requirements. -Perform system identification and parameter estimation to improve model fidelity and controller performance.

Requirements

• matlab/simulink
• ros2 control
• c++
• bldc control
• can/ethercat
• ph.d.

What You Bring

-Experience in modeling and simulation of dynamic systems. -5+ years of experience in control system design and implementation for robotic or mechatronic systems. -Experience with real-time communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT) and RTOS environments. -Strong foundation in control theory (linear and nonlinear control, system stability, observers, and state estimation). -Proven experience with BLDC motor control, including commutation, current control, and torque optimization. -Knowledge of sensing and calibration techniques (encoders, torque sensors, current sensors). -Familiarity with system identification tools and simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, MuJoCo, Gazebo). -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on control stability and performance. -Experience with multi-DoF robotic systems or robotic hands and manipulators. -M.S. or Ph.D. in Control Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. -Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives -Proficiency in ROS2 Control and C++ for real-time or embedded control software. -Track record of hands-on controller tuning and validation on hardware.

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Benefits

-Office perks: free lunches -Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws -Travel opportunities to our London and Boston offices -Private Insurance plan -Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan

About Humanoid

-Blends advanced AI, multimodal vision reasoning, and modular hardware into a robust platform targeting logistics, manufacturing, and retail. -The company pivots on commercial impact—solving repetitive physical tasks in real settings, not just lab experiments. -A cinematic teaser video set the tone for its vision: human-robot coexistence in everyday environments. -A standout is its modular design allowing interchangeable platforms—wheeled or legged—aimed at rapid and affordable deployment.

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