Gait Control Engineer
Shift RoboticsAustin, Texas, United States • United States
Posted January 24, 2023
Full Time
About the Company
Shift is building a future where navigating cities is more enjoyable and where public space is better utilized. We build new form-factors of intuitive personal mobility products that reduce pollution and allow the rider to re-establish an intimate connection with their urban environment.
Job Description
The Gait Control Engineer is responsible for designing, prototyping, and testing reliable and innovative hardware, focusing on developing a bipedal locomotion controller and algorithms. This role involves working with a team on sensor, actuator, electronics, and software components to create elegant engineering designs. The position emphasizes real-world experience and rapid iteration in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years research and development experience in bipedal locomotion, actuated prosthetics, or humanoid robotics.
- Forward and Inverse Kinematics and Dynamics.
- Model predictive control.
- Expertise in control systems, state estimation, multibody dynamics, or optimization.
- Proficient with Matlab, Python or other prototyping language.
- Demonstrated excellence in real-time control and processing using C and C++.
- Familiar with Matlab Simulink or physical model simulation such as Mujuco.
Benefits
- Opportunities for participation in our Employee Options programs
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions)
- Massive Growth Opportunities and a long-term career
- Casual and comfortable work environment
