Controls Engineer

Stelvio is supporting a well-funded advanced robotics company hiring a Senior / Staff Robotics & Controls Engineer.This is a hands-on role working on a highly precise robotic platform where control quality, motion accuracy, safety, and real-world hardware behavior are central to the product.The team is looking for someone who can contribute across:Robotics controls and algorithm developmentKinematics, dynamics, and motion planningCollision-aware path generation and constrained optimizationModern C++ software developmentROS2 / simulation environmentsState estimation, filtering, and signal processingPhysical hardware integration and lab-based testingCross-functional work with software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teamsThis would suit someone with a strong background in robotics, controls, mechatronics, or motion systems - ideally with experience deploying algorithms onto physical hardware rather than working purely in simulation.Relevant backgrounds could include:Surgical / medical roboticsRobotic arms or manipulatorsPrecision automationHumanoid roboticsAerospace / defense roboticsIndustrial roboticsMotion-control systemsAdvanced mechatronics platformsThe ideal candidate will likely have an MS or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar, along with strong C++ experience and a track record of building control algorithms for real-world robotic systems.This is a full-time, onsite position in Southern California. Relocation support is available, but remote, contract, and visa sponsorship options are not available for this search.If this sounds relevant to your background, feel free to message me confidentially and I can share more details.