Job Description
Contract Motor Control / FOC Engineer
HaloBraid is building robotic systems for the professional beauty industry and is looking for an experienced motor controls engineer to help improve the performance of several BLDC-driven subsystems.
Our team has already implemented an initial control system. We are looking for someone with deep expertise in Field-Oriented Control (FOC) who can help improve smoothness, low-speed performance, responsiveness, stability, and overall motion quality.
What You’ll Do
Analyze and improve existing motor-control systems
Tune and optimize FOC implementations
Reduce noise, vibration, and instability
Improve low-speed control and motion smoothness
Recommend motor-control hardware and architecture
Work closely with our mechanical, electrical, and embedded teams
What We’re Looking For
Significant experience with BLDC motors and FOC
Strong controls and embedded systems fundamentals
Experience tuning real-world electromechanical systems
Ability to work hands-on with hardware
2 week - 1 month contract with potential to extend for future work
Nice to Have
Robotics or mechatronics experience
Experience with STM32, ESP32, ODrive, VESC, or similar platforms
Experience taking products from prototype to production
Greater Boston Area preferred, but open to US-based remote contractors who have access to electronics equipment.
To apply, send a brief summary of relevant projects, your availability, and your hourly rate