Senior Tactile Embedded Controls Research Engineer, Special Projects (Robotics)

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
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$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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TL;DR · Senior Tactile Embedded Controls Research Engineer, Special Projects (Robotics)

As a Senior Tactile Embedded Controls Research Engineer - Special Projects (Robotics), you will join a research team focused on advancing intelligent robotic systems through the integration of software and hardware solutions. Your daily responsibilities include developing novel technologies that combine sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces while designing software for complex mechatronic systems. You will implement and optimize real-time control and feedback algorithms, execute experiments to evaluate performance, and support prototype development and field demonstrations. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ for real-time applications, experience with ROS, Linux, and robotics software frameworks, and expertise in electromechanical hardware. This position addresses technical challenges in haptics, tactile sensing, and mechatronics to push the boundaries of perception and control within the domain of advanced robotic systems and integrated embedded technologies.

What you'll do

  • Develop novel technologies integrating sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces.
  • Design and develop software for complex embedded and mechatronic systems.
  • Implement and optimize real-time control and feedback algorithms.
  • Design and execute experiments to evaluate system performance.
  • Support prototype development, testing, and field demonstrations.
  • Document research findings, methodologies, and technical developments for internal and external use.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree in Robotics, Controls, Mechatronics, or a related field is preferred.
  • 6+ years of experience developing embedded software for robotic control systems.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real-time applications.
  • Experience with control systems for electromechanical hardware.
  • Experience integrating sensors and actuators into embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with ROS, Linux, and robotics software frameworks.
  • Experience with tactile sensing or haptics in electromechanical systems is preferred.

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