RoboForce · 2 days ago
Senior Robotics Engineer, Manipulation
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expRoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. They are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer, Manipulation to own the arm autonomy stack, architecting algorithms for robotic manipulation and ensuring safe interaction with the environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics
Hiring Manager
Stephany Vanhorn
Responsibilities
Advanced Motion Planning & Trajectory Generation: You will architect the algorithms that drive high-DOF arm motion in dynamic environments. This involves implementing constrained motion planners that generate smooth, jerk-limited trajectories in real-time. You will also solve the "Whole Body" control problem, coordinating the mobile base and the manipulator arm simultaneously to extend the robot's workspace and maintain stability during heavy lifting tasks
Interaction Control & Compliance: You will develop the low-level control strategies that enable the robot to physically interact with the world safely. This includes designing and tuning impedance/admittance controllers that allow the robot to modulate stiffness based on force feedback—essential for tasks like opening heavy doors or plugging in connectors
Teleoperation & Human-Robot Interface: You will build the mathematical engine behind our remote manipulation capabilities. You are responsible for the logic that translates human operator inputs into feasible, safe robot motions. You will design the control mapping and assistance layers that ensure remote manipulation feels intuitive and stable, managing the complex translation between human intent and the robot's physical constraints without compromising safety
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, OR an M.S. degree with 4+ years of relevant industry experience
Deep understanding of rigid body kinematics, dynamics, and 3D geometry
Fluent in linear algebra and Lie theory for representing robot state
Write production-grade, real-time C++. Comfortable with modern standards (C++17/20) and libraries like Eigen, KDL, or Pinocchio
Experience with motion planning libraries (e.g., OMPL, MoveIt, TrajOpt, or similar)
Practical experience implementing PID, Impedance Control, or Model Predictive Control (MPC) on real hardware
Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration with the teams
Preferred
Experience tuning physics parameters in simulators like Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or Gazebo to match real-world dynamics
Familiarity with solvers like OSQP, Ipopt, or Ceres for trajectory optimization
Interest or experience in Reinforcement Learning (RL) or Learning from Demonstration (LfD) for manipulation tasks
Experience working with industrial communication buses (EtherCAT/CAN) and motor drives
Benefits
Competitive stock options/equity programs.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan.
Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
Lunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.
Company
RoboForce
RoboForce is an AI Robotics startup building the world’s most advanced Robo-Labor system.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$15M2025-01-06Seed· $15M
Leadership Team
Leo Ma
Founder & CEO
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