Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

About the Role

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our Controls Team in Vancouver, focusing on low-level controls development for robotic actuation systems.
You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating joint- and actuator-level controllers that deliver high precision, responsiveness, and safety for complex robotic mechanisms.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in control theory and strong software engineering skills in C++. You will work closely with other controls and hardware engineers to model, tune, and optimize the behavior of real robots and their subsystems (i.e. limbs and end-effectors).

What You’ll Do

Low-level Controls Development

• Tune actuator-level control loops

• Develop and validate joint-space control loops such as impedance, admittance for multi-DoF systems in ROS2 / ROS2 Control

• Work with embedded and communication layers (e.g., EtherCAT, CAN) to ensure deterministic timing and safety.

• Apply modern control theory (PID, feedforward, observers, and state feedback) to achieve stability, performance, and robustness.

• Implement safety and fault-handling mechanisms to ensure reliable operation under dynamic conditions.

Mechanism Modeling & System Identification

• Build accurate models of actuators, transmissions, and mechanisms to support control design and simulation.

• Perform system identification and parameter estimation to improve model fidelity and controller performance.

• Analyze system behavior using both analytical and experimental methods to refine controller design.

Software Development & Integration

• Develop high-performance C++ code for real-time control and diagnostics.

• Develop robotic applications in ROS2 Control

• Work closely with other control layers to ensure seamless integration between low-level and mid-level control systems.

• Contribute to real-time frameworks and infrastructure for deployment and testing of control algorithms.

Collaboration & Cross-Disciplinary Work

• Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and control engineers across sites to define and validate actuation system requirements.

• Participate in hardware bring-up, calibration, and performance testing on physical systems.

• Support the integration of new actuators and sensor configurations into the control stack.

What We’re Looking For

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Control Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in control system design and implementation for robotic or mechatronic systems.

• Strong foundation in control theory (linear and nonlinear control, system stability, observers, and state estimation).

• Proficiency in ROS2 Control and C++ for real-time or embedded control software.

• Experience in modeling and simulation of dynamic systems.

• Track record of hands-on controller tuning and validation on hardware.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proven experience with BLDC motor control, including commutation, current control, and torque optimization.

• Experience with multi-DoF robotic systems or robotic hands and manipulators.

• Familiarity with system identification tools and simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, MuJoCo, Gazebo).

• Experience with real-time communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT) and RTOS environments.

• Knowledge of sensing and calibration techniques (encoders, torque sensors, current sensors).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on control stability and performance.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support.

• Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.

• Equity included–we believe builders should share in what they build.

• Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.

• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.

• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.