Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

This is a In-Office position

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Memphis, Tennessee

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Dextrous controls engineers develop the high-level behaviors and low level control code that give our robots dexterity. We are hiring both junior- and senior-level controls engineers. ‍Who we’re looking for: You possess expert knowledge of robot kinematics, robot dynamics, numerical linear algebra, and optimization You are experienced at closing the loop between perception and control for the purpose of manipulation (or legged locomotion) You want to work for a company that is driven to rapidly field real robots You are passionate about addressing hard perception problems in complex, unstructured environments You are driven and motivated by high-impact engineering applications that have the potential to revolutionize society Responsibilities will include: Designing high-level behaviors to manipulate various objects Working with Dextrous' perception team to servo our robots for precision manipulation Designing and implementing low-level algorithms for transforming behavior outputs into actuator (e.g., torque) commands Designing, testing, and supporting your software from simulation to prototypes to a scaled fleet Following software practices that produce maintainable code, including automated testing, continuous integration, and rigorous code review Necessary qualifications: You have a PhD, MS, or equivalent industry experience You are a talented software developer, ideally with experience in C++ and experience analyzing and debugging robotic control algorithms You have a strong track record in inventing and deploying innovative planning and control algorithms to robotic systems in real-world environments You have expertise in relevant technical areas like optimal control, adaptive control, reinforcement learning, state estimation, and system identification You are passionate about deploying a large fleet of robots that will operate around people in the real world You enjoy bridging the gap between the theoretical (desired actuator forces) and the actual (dealing with backlash, back EMF, cogging, reflected inertia) Compensation and work environment: Competitive base pay w/ benefits Equity incentive package Relocation package Professional development opportunities To apply, send your resume and cover letter to careers@dextrousrobotics.com with “Control Engineer opening” in the subject.

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