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Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

Robotics company

  • LocationSan Francisco, California
  • TypeFull-time
  • Posted19 September 2026

The role, as published

About the company

Our client is a robotics company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Develop production control and localization systems for heavy autonomous vehicles operating in challenging industrial environments.

What you'll do

  • Design and tune MPC and PID algorithms for autonomous vehicles across changing loads and terrain.
  • Develop localization and state-estimation pipelines using GPS/RTK, IMUs, and other sensors.
  • Analyze field tests and recorded logs to diagnose control issues.
  • Integrate controls with perception, planning, and hardware systems.
  • Travel to customer sites for deployment, testing, and tuning.

What we're looking for

  • 3 to 10 years of relevant robotics controls experience.
  • Production deployment experience with localization, navigation, or lateral and longitudinal control on real autonomous vehicles.
  • Hands-on ROS, Linux, and model predictive control experience.
  • Strong Python and C++ programming, with Kalman filtering and sensor-fusion knowledge.
  • A degree in robotics, mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.

Bonus points

  • Experience in autonomous mining or heavy vehicles.
  • A master's degree or PhD in a controls-related discipline.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k), FSA/HSA options, and commuter benefits.
  • Flexible time off, paid holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

Location and work model

  • Five days per week onsite in San Francisco, with up to 15% travel to customer sites. Relocation support is available.
  • Visa transfers and new visa sponsorship are listed as available.

Compensation, as the posting describes it

  • Equity: Competitive equity.
  • Annual performance-based bonus.

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