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This is a high-impact opportunity for a senior engineer to shape the technical direction of actuator controls and system-level performance at the intersection of embedded systems, robotics, and AI.\nArchitect, develop, and optimize real-time control algorithms and features for humanoid robot actuators across position, torque, impedance, and hybrid control modes.\nDesign and implement robust, high-performance embedded and high-level software for actuator control loops, state estimation, safety monitoring, and fault handling.\nCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to integrate new actuator capabilities into the humanoid platform and resolve complex cross-domain issues.\nLead system identification, parameter estimation, and correlation activities between physical hardware and digital models; establish metrics and processes for ongoing model fidelity.\nDefine and execute testing, debugging, and performance analysis strategies on both hardware and simulation platforms; establish verification and validation approaches for control and twin systems.\nMentor junior engineers, participate in and lead design reviews and code reviews, and help establish software engineering best practices for the team.\nInfluence technical roadmap decisions and contribute to long-term architecture for actuator controls, simulation infrastructure, and related tooling.\nStay current with advances in robot control, simulation, and reinforcement learning; evaluate and introduce relevant techniques that improve system performance.\nYour Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a closely related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.\n5+ years of professional experience developing real-time control software for robotics, actuators, or other embedded electromechanical systems.\nDeep expertise in control systems, embedded software, and real-time systems, with a proven track record of delivering production-quality solutions.\nStrong proficiency in C and Python, with demonstrated ability to write efficient, maintainable, and well-structured code.\nHands-on experience with robotics concepts including kinematics, dynamics, actuators, sensors, and system integration.\nExperience with simulation tools or environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or equivalent) and their use in controls or learning pipelines.\nSolid software engineering practices, including version control (Git), testing, debugging, and code review in collaborative environments.\nAbility to lead technical discussions, mentor others, and communicate complex ideas clearly across multidisciplinary teams.\nMust be legally authorized to work in the US. \nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience developing motor control (including FOC), impedance/admittance control, or advanced state estimation (Kalman filters, observers, etc.) for production or research systems.\nExperience with real-time operating systems, or industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, etc.).\nHands-on experience bringing control software from concept through hardware validation and deployment.\nPrior senior-level contributions to technical projects, mentoring of junior engineers, and technical strategy/roadmap.\nOur Offering\nMedical, dental and vision insurance\nLife insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match\nRegular employee appreciation and company events\nPlease see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits\nAs a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.\nExciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.\nhttps://www.schaeffler.us/careers/\nYour contact\nSchaeffler Humanoids USA, LLC\nKenneth R Cummings\nSchaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. 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