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Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. Thats why weve set out on a mission to build the worlds most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Were bringing that mission to life with HMND01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and were growing the team to take it even further. About the Role We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our Controls Team in Vancouver, focusing on low-level controls development for robotic actuation systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating joint- and actuator-level controllers that deliver high precision, responsiveness, and safety for complex robotic mechanisms. The ideal candidate has a solid background in control theory and strong software engineering skills in C++. You will work closely with other controls and hardware engineers to model, tune, and optimize the behavior of real robots and their subsystems (i.e. limbs and end-effectors). What Youll Do Low-level Controls Development - Tune actuator-level control loops - Develop and validate jointspace control loops such as impedance, admittance for multiDoF systems in ROS2 / ROS2 Control - Work with embedded and communication layers (e.g., EtherCAT, CAN) to ensure deterministic timing and safety. - Apply modern control theory (PID, feedforward, observers, and state feedback) to achieve stability, performance, and robustness. - Implement safety and faulthandling mechanisms to ensure reliable operation under dynamic conditions. Mechanism Modeling & System Identification - Build accurate models of actuators, transmissions, and mechanisms to support control design and simulation. - Perform system identification and parameter estimation to improve model fidelity and controller performance. - Analyze system behavior using both analytical and experimental methods to refine controller design. Software Development & Integration - Develop highperformance C++ code for realtime control and diagnostics. - Develop robotic applications in ROS2 Control - Work closely with other control layers to ensure seamless integration between lowlevel and midlevel control systems. - Contribute to realtime frameworks and infrastructure for deployment and testing of control algorithms. Collaboration & CrossDisciplinary Work - Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and control engineers across sites to define and validate actuation system requirements. - Participate in hardware bringup, calibration, and performance testing on physical systems. - Support the integration of new actuators and sensor configurations into the control stack. What Were Looking For - M.S. or Ph.D. in Control Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in control system design and implementation for robotic or mechatronic systems. - Strong foundation in control theory (linear and nonlinear control, system stability, observers, and state estimation). - Proficiency in ROS2 Control and C++ for realtime or embedded control software. - Experience in modeling and simulation of dynamic systems. - Track record of handson controller tuning and validation on hardware. Bonus Qualifications - Proven experience with BLDC motor control, including commutation, current control, and torque optimization. - Experience with multiDoF robotic systems or robotic hands and manipulators. - Familiarity with system identification tools and simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, MuJoCo, Gazebo). - Experience with realtime communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT) and RTOS environments. - Knowledge of sensing and calibration techniques (encoders, torque sensors, current sensors). - Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with a focus on control stability and performance. What We Offer - Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support. - Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays. - Equity included we believe builders should share in what they build. - Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks inoffice. - Collaboration with toptier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics. - Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr