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ICON plc · 3 months ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer I, Robotic Controls

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

ICON is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Software Products team in Austin, TX. In this hands-on role, you will develop and maintain control software for our production fleet and space-based robotic systems, contributing to all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

Biotechnology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and develop controls architecture with a combination of hard and soft real-time requirements

Develop robust communication protocols between supervisory and real-time systems

Program and debug control logic in a variety of languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab, TwinCAT)

Create modular, object-oriented code that adheres to established coding standards, design patterns, and documentation practices

Lead system integration and validation efforts across hardware and software

Develop and maintain simulated environments and automated test frameworks to support continuous integration and system verification

Support electromechanical hardware systems both remotely and on-site, ensuring safe, reliable operation

Participate in architecture decisions for controls and electrical systems, including component selection and standardization

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure alignment across system interfaces

Participate in design & code reviews to maintain consistency and high-quality output

Develop and implement real-time control algorithms for dynamic stabilization, vibration mitigation, and high-speed feedback control

Design and optimize sensor fusion and state estimation algorithms using IMUs, LiDAR, and other real-time sensing systems

Act as a subject matter expert on system stabilization in non-linear, high-speed robotic applications

Conduct simulations, system-level testing, and prototype development to enhance stability and real-world responsiveness

Qualification

C/C++ programmingReal-time control algorithmsSensor fusion algorithmsControls engineeringVibration analysisNumerical methodsEmbedded systems architectureCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field

8+ years of experience in controls engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field

Strong understanding of real-time state estimation / sensor fusion algorithms (e.g., Kalman Filter, Extended Kalman Filter, Particle Filters) for dynamic systems with focus on position estimation from sensors at different sampling frequencies

Expertise in vibration analysis, non-linear dynamics, and stabilization of high-speed systems

Advanced programming skills in C/C++ with a focus on deterministic real-time control

Strong knowledge of linear algebra, stochastic modeling, and numerical methods, with experience implementing these in languages like C/C++

Experience selecting, integrating, and tuning sensors such as IMUs, accelerometers, and gyros for stabilization systems

Preferred

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in controls engineering, robotics, or related fields

Demonstrated success in shipping control systems designed for high-speed stabilization in dynamic environments

Practical experience with numerical stability analysis and ensuring robust algorithm performance in non-linear systems

Experience with modern compiled languages such as C++, Rust, or other systems-level programming tools

Familiarity with simulation tools and frameworks for system validation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)

System architecture experience, particularly for embedded real-time systems

Company

ICON plc

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Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Founded in 1990

Dublin, IE

10001+ employees

http://www.iconplc.com

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