34 robot controls engineer jobs at 20 companies in Huntington Beach, CA
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Automation & Controls Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$100k-$140k/yrOnsiteFull Time
K2 Space: Building high-power, mass-produced satellite platforms.
2+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or related engineering; 2+ years in high-volume manufacturing; hands-on hardware on production floor; automation tooling; PLC/HMI/robotics; read drawings; CAD (NX); GD&T; experience launching automation projects.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies: Joint-venture automotive technology developing software-defined vehicle architecture and software for Rivian and Volkswagen Group electric vehicles.
3+ YOE3+ years in automotive or robotic control systems; strong programming in C/C++/Python; experience with CAN/LIN tools; ISO 26262 knowledge.
Wardstone: Private U.S. defense-tech startup building modular interceptors for air-breathing and ballistic missile defense.
Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, robotics, controls, or similar engineering; strong control theory, 6DOF simulation, state estimation, nonlinear dynamics, and guidance algorithm experience.
SpaceXNasdaq: SPCX: Designing, manufacturing, and launching advanced rockets and spacecraft.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 1+ years in industrial/factory automation; 1+ years in electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems.
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, Siemens TIA Portal, Python, C#, C++, Kuka, ABB, Fanuc, PLC, SCADA, MES
FF AI-RoboticsNASDAQ: FFAI: Public U.S. electric-vehicle and embodied-AI robotics developing intelligent mobility and robotics products.
5+ YOEMaster's or higher in engineering fields; 5+ years in robotics locomotion; 3+ years with legged/quadruped robots; strong robotics fundamentals; experience with MPC/whole-body control/RL; Proficient in C++ and Python; real-robot deployment experience.
Astrolab: Private American aerospace building commercial planetary rovers for human and commercial operations on the Moon and Mars.
15+ YOE15+ years developing robotic control systems, expertise in motor controller and robotic arm control, simulation and testbed development, MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, strong technical communication, and mentoring experience.
MATLAB, Simulink, Python, MATLAB Control System Toolbox
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Multinational technology focused on e-commerce and cloud computing.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in computer science, electrical or automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC, robotics, controls, or automation experience; flexible schedule required.
PLC, PC, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, SCADA, HMI, RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, Ladder Logic, Microsoft Excel
Divergent Technologies: Private U.S. manufacturer of software-defined metal structures for aerospace, defense, and automotive customers.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Robotics with 5+ years experience, proficient in C++ and Python, knowledge of robot kinematics, planning algorithms, MoveIt/ROS, optimization, CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, and unit testing; ability to access export-controlled information.
Relativity Space: Aerospace developing 3D-printed rockets and launch services.
3+ YOEBS required (MS preferred) in robotics/control/CS, 3+ years developing kinematics for redundant robotic systems, expertise in kinematic modeling and calibration with industrial metrology, proficiency in C++, Linux, Python, and ROS.
Anduril Industries: Defense technology developing AI-powered autonomous military systems.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years of professional electrical/design experience, PCB and mechanical design, hands-on prototyping, controls or robotics experience, engineering degree or equivalent, and eligibility for a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
Cambro Manufacturing: Family-owned manufacturer of foodservice storage, transport, shelving, and serving equipment for foodservice professionals.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent automation training, 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, PLC/HMI, robotics, electrical controls, AutoCAD or SolidWorks, industrial codes, and data analysis expertise.
PLC, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, HMI, Star Automation, Yushin, SCADA, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint
Robotics Systems Integration Engineer, Robotics Hardware
Irvine, California, United States
$100k-$175k/yrOnsiteFull Time
FieldAI: Develops embodied AI software for autonomous robots.
3+ YOE3-9 years robotics experience, BS/MS/PhD in Robotics/Computer Science or related, hands-on with ROS/ROS2, Python and C++, sim-to-real experience, familiarity with motors/BLDC controllers and CAN bus/EtherCAT, strong systems integration skills.
ROS, ROS2, Python, C++, Isaac, Gazebo, MuJoCo, CAN bus, EtherCAT, SIL, HIL
Opto-Knowledge Systems: Privately held defense and aerospace R&D developing optical sensors, AI/ML, and autonomous systems for government customers.
7+ YOE7+ years in robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time control; expert C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, embedded and real-time software; bachelor's degree; ability to obtain Secret clearance and meet U.S. person export requirements.
Standard Subsea: Private robotics building uncrewed surface vessels for subsea inspection and survey for offshore operators.
2+ YOEDegree in Electrical Engineering; 2–5 years in system-level electrical design for robotics or marine systems; power distribution, protection, and control interfaces; CAD for schematics and harnesses; production-ready designs.
CAD tools, PCB design, system-level modeling, power electronics
Karma Automotive: Privately owned American ultra-luxury automaker producing electric and extended-range electric vehicles for luxury buyers.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years of manufacturing, industrial maintenance, controls, robotics, or automation experience; advanced robot and PLC programming; and technical education, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience.
PLCs, Fanuc, ABB, Dürr, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Microsoft Office, AGVs, AGCs, VFDs, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015
Studio City or Los Angeles or Studio City or Los Angeles
$19-$24/hrOnsitePart Time
Harvard-Westlake School: Independent nonprofit coeducational college-preparatory day school serving Los Angeles students in grades 7–12.
Preferred experience in mechanical design, CAD, fabrication, electrical systems, programming, controls, competitive robotics, engineering, or mentoring high school students.
Professional experience assembling, testing, maintaining, or servicing complex electromechanical hardware from controlled drawings and procedures, with mechanical and electrical workmanship, diagnostics, discrepancy documentation, and retesting.
Multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, torque tools, force sensors, displacement sensors, data-acquisition equipment, calipers, micrometers