Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

About the Company

Mytra is creating an entirely new way to solve the most ubiquitous problem in industry - moving and storing material. We’re applying robotics and distributed software to create a new class of product for the $1T supply chain market.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement motion control frameworks for multi-axis robotic systems
• Design and integrate communication architectures for distributed controllers, sensors, and actuators
• Develop, simulate, and tune control algorithms for position, velocity, torque, and force control
• Lead sensor fusion and localization efforts for real-time state estimation
• Define motor and sensor strategies including hardware selection and calibration
• Build and maintain simulation and automated test tools for CI/CD validation
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable code in C++ and Python

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong background in control theory, kinematics, dynamics, and system modeling
• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python for embedded and high-level control software
• Experience with motor control (BLDC, stepper, servo) and sensor integration
• Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, RT Linux, Zephyr)
• Familiarity with CAN and pub/sub communication frameworks
• Ability to debug complex electromechanical systems using software and hardware tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with safety-critical system design standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508)
• Experience with model-based techniques and Kalman filter–based state estimation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity grants
• Fully subsidized health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance
• Fully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ
• Generous PTO and company-paid holidays
• Commuter benefits up to $150 monthly
• Onsite gym and showers