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As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.\nYour Key Responsibilities\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a motivated Computer Engineering graduate to join our humanoid robotics team. In this role you will contribute to the design, implementation, and validation of advanced actuator control software and features for humanoid robots, while also supporting the creation and maintenance of high-fidelity digital twins used in reinforcement learning pipelines. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to work at the intersection of embedded controls, robotics, and simulation-driven AI.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop, implement, and refine real-time control algorithms and features for humanoid robot actuators (position, torque, impedance, and hybrid modes).\nWrite clean, efficient, and well-documented embedded and high-level software for actuator control loops, state estimation, and safety monitoring.\nCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to integrate new actuator capabilities into the overall humanoid platform.\nSupport the development and validation of digital twins of actuators, including accurate modeling of dynamics, friction, compliance, thermal effects, and sensor characteristics.\nAssist in integrating actuator digital twins into reinforcement learning environments for policy training, sim-to-real transfer, and control co-design.\nPerform system identification, parameter estimation, and correlation between physical actuators and their digital counterparts.\nConduct testing, debugging, and performance analysis on both hardware and simulation platforms.\nDocument designs, algorithms, test results, and lessons learned; participate in design reviews and code reviews.\nStay current with relevant advances in robot control, simulation, and reinforcement learning techniques applicable to humanoid systems.\nYour Qualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a closely related field (graduating or recently graduated).\n0-2 years experince with control systems, embedded software, and real-time systems. (Professional or Academic Exp.)\nProficiency in C/C++ and Python.\nFamiliarity with robotics concepts (kinematics, dynamics, actuators, sensors) through coursework, senior design, or personal projects.\nExperience with simulation tools or environments (e.g., Gazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent).\nSolid understanding of software development practices (version control with Git, debugging, testing).\nAbility to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate technical ideas clearly.\nMust be legally authorized to work in the US. \nPreferred Qualifications\nPrevious co-op or internship experience in robotics, actuator controls, simulation, digital twins, reinforcement learning, or a closely related field.\nCoursework or project experience involving motor control, FOC, impedance control, or state estimation (Kalman filters, observers).\nExposure to reinforcement learning frameworks (e.g., Stable Baselines, RLlib, or custom PyTorch/TensorFlow pipelines) and sim-to-real techniques.\nExperience with ROS/ROS 2, real-time operating systems, or industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, EtherNet, etc.).\nFamiliarity with digital twin concepts, system identification, or physics-based modeling of electromechanical systems.\nHands-on experience with microcontrollers, motor drivers, or robot hardware through labs, internships, or personal projects.\nStrong mathematical background (linear algebra, differential equations, optimization).\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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