Senior Robotics Controls Engineer, Mytra
$150-220k
+ Equity grants
Office located in Brisbane, CA
Automated material flow & storage systems
Open for applications
Automated material flow & storage systems
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$150-220k
+ Equity grants
Office located in Brisbane, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To automate the most common industrial tasks - moving and storing materials - with flexible, scalable and intuitive robotics and AI.
Role
Who you are
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong background in control theory, kinematics, dynamics, and system modeling for electromechanical systems
- Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python for embedded and high-level control software
- Demonstrated ability to balance control system complexity with simplicity, elegance, and robustness in production implementations
- Experience with motor control (BLDC, stepper, servo), sensor integration (eg. encoders, IMUs, cameras), and real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, RT Linux, Zephyr)
- Familiarity with CAN, pub/sub communication frameworks, distributed control architectures, and safety-critical system design standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508)
- Ability to debug and optimize complex electromechanical systems with limited telemetry, using both software and hardware tools
- Demonstrated experience in approaching challenges with a physics-based, first-principles mindset to develop innovative solutions
What the job involves
- Mytra’s robotics team is developing next-generation warehouse automation using physics-based, first-principles design
- We are seeking a Robotics Controls Engineer to architect and implement advanced motion control systems that integrate sensing, perception, and actuation into reliable, high-performance robotic platforms
- This role spans real-time embedded software, communication architecture, and control algorithm design to deliver precise, safe, and efficient robot motion in complex environments
- You will work across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines to push the boundaries of warehouse robotics
- Architect and implement motion control frameworks for multi-axis robotic systems, including actuator control, trajectory generation, and dynamic path execution
- Design and integrate communication architectures for distributed controllers, sensors, and actuators, including pub/sub messaging frameworks (e.g. , NATS, ROS2, custom protocols)
- Develop, simulate, and tune control algorithms for position, velocity, torque, and force control, incorporating model-based techniques and Kalman filter–based state estimation
- Lead sensor fusion and localization efforts to ensure robust, real-time state estimation in both simulated and physical environments
- Define motor and sensor strategies, including hardware selection, calibration, and diagnostics, to meet performance, safety, and scalability requirements
- Build and maintain simulation and automated test tools to prototype new control strategies, validate them in CI/CD, and translate them into production-ready implementations
- Iterate between simulation and hardware testing to diagnose corner cases, improve algorithms, and ensure robustness in diverse real-world conditions
- Deliver high-quality, maintainable code in C++ and Python for real-time and high-level control systems
Our take
Since the pandemic disrupted global supply chains, labor shortages and inefficiencies in warehouse operations have become a major issue. Many warehouses are still largely manual, with only a small percentage using advanced automation, leaving space for improvement in efficiency and productivity.
To tackle this, Mytra AI is developing an advanced automation system for warehouses. Founded by former Tesla engineers, the company is creating modular and reconfigurable robotic solutions that can handle heavy payloads and adapt to various warehouse tasks. With the aim of enhancing the flexibility and capability of automated systems, making warehouses better suited to current industry needs.
Backed by substantial funding, Mytra is ready to roll out its solutions with major clients like Albertsons and other Fortune 50 companies. With its innovative approach and strong backing, Myra is well-positioned for an exciting future in the warehouse automation sector.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jul 2024
$50m
SERIES B
Jan 2023
$28m
SERIES A
Total funding: $78m
Company HQ
The East Side, South San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Walti
(CEO)Previously worked at Tesla for over 7 years. While there they held a number of roles, including Senior Manager/Lead for Tesla Bot. Prior to that, they co-founded Tastebud Technologies, which was acquired by Raise.com in 2014.
Ahmad B.
(CTO)Previously a Director at Rivian, a Senior Engineering Manager at Tesla, and a Chief Product Architect at PARC.
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