Senior Robotics Engineer l Controls & Embedded Systems

Senior Robotics Engineer – Controls & Embedded Systems

Base pay range : $190,000.00 / yr – $250,000.00 / yr

About the Company

I’m partnering with an advanced robotics company developing next-generation autonomous systems designed for challenging, real-world environments — from industrial automation to large-scale field robotics. Their platforms blend state-of-the-art mechatronics, embedded intelligence and autonomy to push the boundaries of what robots can achieve in dynamic, unstructured settings.

This is an organisation where world-class engineers collaborate across hardware, software, and AI disciplines to build robots that can move, sense, and decide with exceptional precision and reliability. The team combines deep technical expertise with a mission-driven culture, creating systems that redefine how robotics interacts with the physical world.

The Role

They are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer with strong expertise in controls and embedded systems to lead the design, development, and optimisation of the company’s motion control and embedded architectures.

You’ll take ownership of real-time control systems, embedded firmware, actuator and sensor integration, and system-level reliability. This role offers the opportunity to shape the embedded and control foundations that power the next generation of autonomous robotics platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement real-time control systems for robotic platforms, including motion control, state estimation, and feedback loops.
• Design and develop embedded software (C / C++, RTOS, embedded Linux) for microcontrollers, motor controllers, and sensor interfaces.
• Integrate sensors (IMUs, LiDAR, encoders, cameras) and actuators into a unified control framework.
• Model, simulate, and tune control algorithms (PID, state-space, MPC) to optimise performance across dynamic environments.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and autonomy engineers to deliver cohesive, production-grade systems.
• Lead debugging, testing, and validation of embedded and control systems both in lab and field conditions.
• Contribute to systems architecture decisions, ensuring scalable, reliable, and maintainable embedded platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and help shape best practices in embedded and controls engineering.

Required Experience

Nice to Have

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