Terranova · 2 weeks ago
Robotics Engineer, Controls
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTerranova is a company focused on building intelligent robotic systems to support climate resilience and disaster recovery. They are looking for a robot controls and machine learning specialist to develop algorithms that enhance the adaptive behavior of their robotic systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionHardwareRobotics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and tune controllers (PID, MPC, optimal/robust control) for dynamic, nonlinear systems
Build and validate physical models for simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and autonomy
Train and deploy ML models for perception, planning, or adaptive control (supervised or RL)
Integrate algorithms with firmware and cloud teams, ensuring real-time safety and stability
Profile, optimize, and verify performance under latency, jitter, and compute constraints
Comfortable with the pace and intensity of early-stage startup life, including long days, 6-day workweeks, and extended field hours
Qualification
Required
Develop and tune controllers (PID, MPC, optimal/robust control) for dynamic, nonlinear systems
Build and validate physical models for simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and autonomy
Train and deploy ML models for perception, planning, or adaptive control (supervised or RL)
Integrate algorithms with firmware and cloud teams, ensuring real-time safety and stability
Profile, optimize, and verify performance under latency, jitter, and compute constraints
Comfortable with the pace and intensity of early-stage startup life, including long days, 6-day workweeks, and extended field hours
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
U.S. permanent residency required
Preferred
Python/C++ with PyTorch/JAX
MPC/OSQP/CasADi
EKF/UKF/factor graphs
System ID, RL (PPO/SAC) with safety shields
ROS2, ONNX/TensorRT
Latency and jitter profiling
PCB and embedded systems design skills are a huge bonus
Company
Terranova
Terranova uses terraforming robots to lift land using underground injection.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$7M2025-09-10Seed· $7M
Leadership Team
Trip Allen
Executive Chairman
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