TL;DR

Motion Control Engineer (Robotics): Designing and developing algorithms and firmware for electric motor control systems to optimize performance and reliability for mobility platform and industrial multisegmented arm. Focus on complex low-level firmware design principles and motor control theory.

Location: Willing to work at least 4 days per week at our offices in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Company

%hirify_global% is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications, focused on automating truck unloading using AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics.

What you will do

Design and implement motor control algorithms and firmware for off-the-shelf controllers using C/C++/Python code.
Characterize various motor controllers and drive systems to maximize the performance of the interface.
Collaborate with hardware & software teams to define interfaces and ensure seamless integration of motor control components.
Design and implement robust peripheral APIs into Pickle's platform in Python.
Develop test harnesses and debugging tools to verify the reliability and safety of motor control firmware.
Analyze and resolve issues within motor control systems to improve performance and reliability through systematic troubleshooting.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in firmware development with demonstrated excellence in processing the physical inputs and outputs of motor control systems, writing and maintaining C/C++/Python code for embedded systems.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python is crucial for embedded firmware development and motor control implementation.
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), ROS & ROS2, and embedded development tools.
Understanding of motor control theory, including velocity profiles, torque control, and motion planning.
Strong action-biased analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex motor control issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and work closely with vendor support engineers.

Culture & Benefits

Health, dental, & vision insurance.
Unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays.
401K contributions of 5% your salary.
Travel supplies and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.