1X · 12 hours ago
Motor Control Engineer – Robotic Actuators
Palo Alto, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$106K/yr - $188K/yr1X is an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously. They are seeking a Motor Control Engineer with deep expertise in motor control and control theory to define, develop, and tune motor control strategies for robotic actuators.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Develop and own motor control strategies for robotic actuators
Design, analyze, and tune control loops (current, torque, speed, and higher-level loops)
Evaluate control performance across operating conditions, including nonlinearities and saturation effects
Work closely with firmware engineers to translate control algorithms into embedded implementations
Collaborate with electrical engineers on sensing, actuation, and control-relevant hardware decisions
Support actuator characterization and tuning on dynos and test benches
Analyze test data to improve control performance, robustness, and stability
Document control architectures, assumptions, and tuning methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Robotics, or a related field
Deep understanding of motor control theory and applied control systems
Strong experience with electric motor control (e.g. PMSM, BLDC)
Proven ability to design and tune control systems on real hardware
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with models, simulations, and experimental data
Ability to communicate control concepts clearly to firmware, electrical, and mechanical engineers
Preferred
Hands-on experience with embedded motor control implementations
Familiarity with field-oriented control and advanced control techniques
Experience with sensorless motor control
Experience with robotic actuators or highly dynamic electromechanical systems
Experience using control simulation tools or model-based design workflows
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Company
1X
1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
Founded in 2014
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$136.49MKey Investors
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2025-07-07Series B
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