Job Description
Humanoid Robotics Engineer
Lake Mary, FL | Full-Time | On-Site
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Humanoid Robotics Engineer to design, prototype, and validate locomotion, manipulation, and safety systems for a next‑generation humanoid platform. This is a hands‑on, lab‑centric role where you’ll own features end‑to‑end—from simulation and controls algorithms to on‑robot bring‑up, testing, and field deployment.
What You’ll Do
- Develop whole‑body control, gait generation, balance/recovery, and fall‑safe behaviors
- Build sensor fusion pipelines and robust state estimation (IMU, LiDAR, encoders, depth/RGB)
- Plan and execute dexterous grasping, tool use, and compliant control with tactile feedback
- Architect ROS 2‑based stacks, real‑time nodes, and hardware interfaces (CAN/EtherCAT)
- Implement safety monitors, fault detection, and contribute to ISO/ANSI compliance standards
- Create high‑fidelity simulations (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo) and validate sim‑to‑real transfer
- Collaborate on hardware design (actuators, transmissions, sensors) and rapid prototyping
- Document designs, test reports, and maintain traceability across revisions
What We’re Looking For
- BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, EE, ME, CS, or related field
- 5+ years hands‑on experience in humanoid robot engineering and prototyping
- Strong C++ (14/17) and Python; proficiency with ROS 2 and real‑time systems
- Expertise in multibody dynamics, control theory (LQR/MPC/impedance), and state estimation (EKF/UKF)
- Experience with EtherCAT/CAN devices, motor control, and safety‑rated I/O
- Proven on‑robot bring‑up/debugging in lab environments
- Preferred: experience in legged locomotion, dexterous manipulation, tactile sensing, GPU acceleration, ML for control/perception, and safety analysis
Tools & Tech
ROS 2 | Gazebo | Isaac Sim | MuJoCo | Eigen | Pinocchio | CasADi | OSQP | CMake | Git | CI/CD | Docker
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary + BONUS + stock awards
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- Company‑paid life & disability coverage
- Health savings & flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance