Motor Control Engineer – Robotic Actuators Job at 1X Technologies (Palo Alto)

Hands Actuator Controls Engineer

We are seeking a Hands Actuator Controls Engineer on the Actuation/Hand Integrat...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

150000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

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Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 10 years of hands‑on work with robotic or actuation systems, with a proven record of designing high‑performance control architectures for complex, multi‑DOF systems
Deep knowledge of motion and force control (including admittance/impedance control and vibration/shock isolation) and experience conducting actuation trade studies
Strong C++ and Python skills
comfortable developing on Linux‑based systems
Solid grounding in mechanics, kinematics, dynamics, control theory and sensor technologies, with familiarity in managing mode transitions and anti‑windup/saturation strategies
capability to rapid-prototype, test and deploy robust solutions at scale
Master’s or PhD. degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Controls Engineering, Robotics or a related field.

Job Responsibility

Architect multi-DOF controls: design scalable, high-performance, robust controls of hands actuators to enable AI policies to achieve human-like dexterity of the hands and object manipulation, using both torque‑based and position‑based strategies
Implement force control: Develop algorithms to enable grasp-force control, active shock isolation and impedance/admittance control
Implement state machines for transitions: Create control state machines for bump-less mode changes and handle saturation/anti‑windup
Design sensor‑fusion and state estimation for pinch, slip or impact detection algorithms
Create diagnostics and fallback strategies: Build real‑time diagnostics, monitoring and fallback modes to maintain safe operation in every condition
Model, test and correlate: Develop numerical models of the hand system and perform test/model correlations to validate and tune control algorithms
Deploy at scale: Implement robust techniques that handle variations across a large fleet in diverse environments
Accelerate design iteration: Provide feedback to mechanical, motor, electrical, firmware and sensing teams through trade‑off studies, simulations and subsystem testing
Collaborate across disciplines: design control interfaces in collaboration with AI teams for data collection and for policy evaluation.

Fulltime

Full-Stack Motor Control Engineer

We are seeking a Full-Stack Motor Control Engineer who combines strong control-t...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

150000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

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Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded systems for high-performance motion control
Proficiency in embedded C/C++ for real-time control on MCUs/DSPs
Strong foundation in motor control theory (FOC, dq transformations, loop design, field-weakening)
Solid understanding of ADC/PWM synchronization, ISR timing and task-scheduling
Experience with motor drivers, inverters, current sensing, and encoder interfaces
Familiarity with digital signal processing and frequency-domain analysis for control diagnostics
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or Python for modeling and data analysis
Skilled with lab equipment for validation and software debugging
Excellent communication and planning skills
Resilient and effective in fast-paced, challenging environments

Job Responsibility

Architect, implement, and tune current control loops for PMSM and BLDC actuators
Develop, optimize and debug real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ for MCUs/DSPs (e.g., STM32)
Design and validate observers and estimators for primary controls and for enhanced diagnostics and fallback strategies
Design and validate state machines for control modes and fault handling
Model control systems and simulate dynamics using MATLAB/Simulink or Python
Bring up and debug custom inverter hardware, current sensors, and encoders
Develop automated test routines for dynamic response, torque linearity, and efficiency mapping for motor-dynamometers and actuator-dynamometers
Integrate high-speed telemetry and data-logging for system identification and control verification
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate actuators into robotic subsystems and end-effectors
Support continuous improvement of control robustness and performance

Fulltime

Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer at 1X, you will be a hands‑on technical leader respo...

Location

United States , Hayward

Salary:

90000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, especially involving precision mechanical or electromechanical assemblies
Experience with CAM programming, fixture/tooling design, precision machining of metals or composites
Strong understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) and experience integrating electromechanical systems
Familiarity with measurement techniques and standards such as GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, CMM or other high‑precision inspection methods
Solid collaboration skills across engineering disciplines, supply chain, QA, and production teams
Experience producing robotic actuators, joints, or other motion control systems
Exposure to high‑mix, low‑volume environments with frequent design iteration
Knowledge or experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement strategies
Proficiency with CAD tools, PLM/ERP systems, and manufacturing documentation

Job Responsibility

Develop and refine manufacturing processes for robotic mobility and control components such as actuators, drive units, precision components, motor housings, and skeletal structures
Oversee full manufacturing workflows including fixture design, CAM programming, selection of cutting tools, and inspection/validation methods
Deploy automation and lights‑out machining strategies to enable continuous production with minimal human intervention
Drive process improvements to reduce cycle time, increase first‑pass yield, and improve reliability of robot hardware
Collaborate with design engineering on part geometry, materials, and design changes to ensure manufacturability at every stage
Manage change releases and product design revisions into production, focusing on scalability and consistency
Act as technical liaison between design, machining, assembly, and quality teams for owned components
Support build technicians and operators, maintain work instructions and operating procedures in up‑to‑date state
Implement statistical process control (SPC) and quality monitoring practices, take ownership of part or part family quality metrics
Troubleshoot production issues such as tolerance stack‑ups, tool wear, misalignment, and assembly variability

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Fulltime

Staff Data Engineer

We’re looking for a Staff Data Engineer to own the design, scalability, and reli...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

150000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

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Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience owning or architecting large-scale data platforms — ideally in EV, autonomous driving, or robotics fleet environments, where telemetry, sensor data, and system metrics are core to product decisions
Deep expertise in data engineering and architecture (data modeling, ETL orchestration, schema design, transformation frameworks)
Strong foundation in Python, SQL, and modern data stacks (dbt, Airflow, Kafka, Spark, BigQuery, ClickHouse, or Snowflake)
Experience building data quality, validation, and observability systems to detect regressions, schema drift, and missing data
Excellent communication skills — able to understand technical needs from domain experts (controls, perception, operations) and translate complex data patterns into clear, actionable insights for engineers and leadership
First-principles understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, actuators, encoders, and control loops

Job Responsibility

Architect and evolve Figure’s end-to-end platform data pipeline — from robot telemetry ingestion to warehouse transformation and visualization
Improve and maintain existing ETL/ELT pipelines for scalability, reliability, and observability
Detect and mitigate data regressions, schema drift, and missing data via validation and anomaly-detection frameworks
Identify and close gaps in data coverage, ensuring high-fidelity metrics coverage across releases and subsystems
Define the tech stack and architecture for the next generation of our data warehouse, transformation framework, and monitoring layer
Collaborate with robotics domain experts (controls, perception, Guardian, fall-prevention) to turn raw telemetry into structured metrics that drive engineering/business decisions
Partner with fleet management, operators, and leadership to design and communicate fleet-level KPIs, trends, and regressions in clear, actionable ways
Enable self-service access to clean, documented datasets for engineers
Develop tools and interfaces that make fleet data accessible and explorable for engineers without deep data backgrounds

Fulltime

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Embedded Firmware Engineer – Actuators & Drives

We are looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop and maintain the low...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

138000.00 - 234600.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience industry with embedded systems and real-time firmware development
Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded targets (strong experience in C++)
Experience working with microcontrollers and low-level peripherals (ADC, PWM, DMA, timers, …)
Comfortable debugging firmware on real hardware using standard lab tools
Ability to collaborate closely with hardware and control engineers

Job Responsibility

Develop and maintain embedded firmware for motor drives and actuator controllers
Implement hardware abstraction layers, drivers, and real-time infrastructure
Support integration of motor control algorithms developed by control engineers
Work closely with electrical engineers during hardware bring-up and debugging
Implement safety mechanisms, fault handling, and diagnostics
Support test and validation efforts through logging and debug features
Improve firmware efficiency, structure, readability, and long-term maintainability
Document firmware architecture, interfaces, and assumptions

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Equity

Fulltime

New

Test & Validation Engineer – Motors & Actuators

We are looking for a Test & Validation Engineer to own the characterization, tes...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

95000.00 - 142600.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
Experience testing electromechanical systems or power electronics
Hands-on experience with lab equipment and test setups
Strong data analysis skills and attention to detail
Ability to design tests that answer real engineering questions
Comfortable working with hardware, software, and multidisciplinary teams

Job Responsibility

Develop, operate, and maintain motor and actuator test setups, including dynos and custom test rigs
Define and execute test plans for performance, efficiency, thermal behavior, and robustness
Characterize motors and actuators across operating envelopes
Automate tests and data collection where appropriate
Analyze test data and present clear insights to engineering teams
Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis
Collaborate with control and firmware engineers to validate control performance
Contribute to regression testing for hardware and firmware changes
Document test procedures, results, and lessons learned

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Fulltime

Hardware Reliability Intern

Figure AI's Reliability team is looking for a motivated and talented Reliability...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

35.00 - 45.00 USD / Hour

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Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Portfolio or website showcasing relevant projects and your role
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical or a related engineering field, with at least two years completed by the start of the internship
Demonstrated hands-on experience designing, building, and testing mechanical or electromechanical prototypes
Familiarity version control (Git) and programming (e.g., Python, C++, C, MATLAB)
Strong hands-on hardware aptitude and a proven ability to take hardware projects from concept to reality
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
A genuine passion for robotics and hardware development

Job Responsibility

Design and build custom scalable test stations to perform functional, performance, and reliability testing on key robotic sub-assemblies
Develop mechanical and electrical systems incorporating diverse hardware components including, DAQ, communication modules, actuators, and sensors
Facilitate the electromechanical integration of sensors, motors, and controllers, ensuring proper functionality and communication within the system
Generate detailed electrical schematic drawings and wiring diagram documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on hands-on testing, data analysis, and iterative design improvements
Contribute to the root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software integration issues across mechanical, electrical, and control domains
Conduct test-station bring-up and qualification to ensure system robustness, and drive setup improvements to meet testing and data-capture requirements

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Staff Systems Engineer

Cyngn is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead system definition and architec...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

187000.00 - 209000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
8+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex electro-mechanical systems (robotics, vehicles, industrial automation, autonomy)
Strong experience translating product-level requirements into detailed engineering specifications and verification plans
Solid understanding of industrial safety standards, particularly ANSI B56 and related AMR / industrial vehicle safety frameworks
Hands-on familiarity with low-level sensors and feedback systems, including: Encoders (incremental, absolute), Angle and position sensors, Temperature sensors, & Current and voltage sensing
Working knowledge of motor systems and actuation, including: Motor commutation concepts (e.g., BLDC, PMSM), Feedback and control considerations, Fault detection and protection
Experience defining interfaces between sensors, embedded controllers, power electronics, and higher-level compute
Strong technical communication skills with the ability to clearly document and review complex system behavior
Comfortable working on-site 5 days per week in Mountain View, CA

Job Responsibility

Translate L0/L1 product requirements and user stories into complete, unambiguous, and testable system and subsystem specifications (L2+)
Define system architectures and interfaces for autonomous vehicle and robotics platforms, including: Sensors (perception and low-level feedback), Compute and embedded controllers, Power distribution and protection, & Actuation and drive systems
Own requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software domains
Develop system-level verification and validation plans, including test strategies, acceptance criteria, and pass/fail definitions aligned with the systems engineering V-model
Lead technical trade studies, risk assessments, and architectural decisions with a focus on safety, reliability, and manufacturability
Act as the systems engineering point of contact for industrial safety certification, ensuring system requirements and test plans support compliance
Collaborate with product management, safety engineering, hardware, firmware, software, and test teams to ensure aligned execution
Drive cross-functional design reviews, requirements reviews, and system readiness milestones
Support integration, debugging, and validation of vehicle and robotic systems during development and deployment phases
Incorporate industrial safety requirements into system architecture, requirements, and test planning

What we offer

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

Fulltime

Motor Control Engineer – Robotic Actuators

1X Technologies

Location:
United States , Palo Alto

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

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