32 robot controls engineer jobs at 20 companies in Los Angeles, CA

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Automation & Controls Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$100k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
K2 Space
K2 Space: Develops high-power satellite platforms for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
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.
PLC, HMI, Robotics software, Electrical schematics, CAD NX, GD&T
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Sr. Body Controls Engineer - Mechanism
Irvine, California, United States
$135k-$179k/yr HybridFull Time
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies: Global technology and automotive engineering.
3+ YOE3+ years in automotive or robotic control systems; strong programming in C/C++/Python; experience with CAN/LIN tools; ISO 26262 knowledge.
C, C++, Python, CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, Git, JAMA/Cameo, JIRA
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Automation Controls Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$130k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hadrian
Hadrian: Building autonomous factories for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
3+ YOEBachelor in STEM or equivalent; 3-6 years delivering automated cells; PLC/motion with Beckhoff and/or Siemens; robotics; electrical networks; risk assessment; commissioning; strong communication.
Siemens PLC, Beckhoff PLC, Servo, VFD, EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC UA, Electrical panels, HMI, Ignition, WinCC, C#, Python, Cognex, Kuka, ABB, Fanuc, REST, MQTT
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Automation & Controls Engineer (Asset Engineering)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$100k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
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
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Senior Locomotion Control Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$110k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Faraday Future
Faraday FutureNASDAQ: FFAI: Designs and manufactures high-performance luxury electric vehicles.
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.
MPC, Whole-Body Control, Reinforcement Learning, ROS 2, MuJoCo, Gazebo, Simulation, C++, Python
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Principal Robotic Control Systems Engineer
Hawthorne, California, United States
$180k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Venturi Astrolab
Venturi Astrolab: Designs and builds robotic rovers for Moon and Mars exploration.
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
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Industrial Robotics Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$141k-$225k/yr HybridFull Time
Divergent
Divergent: Develops digital manufacturing systems for complex vehicle structures.
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.
C++, Python, MoveIt, ROS, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenCV, PCL, C#, TypeScript, CI/CD
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Senior Robotics Software Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$146k-$218k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
5+ YOEBS required (MS preferred) in robotics/CS/control; 5+ years building kinematics and calibration for 6+ DoF robots; proficiency in C++, Linux, Python, ROS; experience with metrology hardware (Leica, OptiTrack).
C++, Linux, Python, ROS, Leica, OptiTrack
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Lead Mechatronics Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$146k-$194k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
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.
Lattice OS, Altium, KiCAD, STMicro, TI, NXP, USB, MIPI CSI2, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters
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Senior Robotics Engineer: Software
Carson, California, United States
$134k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
GrayMatter Robotics
GrayMatter Robotics: Develops autonomous robotic systems for industrial surface finishing applications.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree and 4+ years developing robotics algorithms; C++ and Python proficiency; ROS2 experience; expertise in planning, learning, perception, control, sensors, and production software.
C++, Python, ROS2
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PLC Programmer - Automation Controls
Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States
$85k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Medical
Applied Medical: Manufacturer of advanced medical devices and surgical products.
2+ YOEBachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience; experience designing and programming PLCs and HMIs; strong electrical/pneumatic, robotics, motion control, vision systems, and documentation skills; onsite work.
PLC, HMI, motion control, vision systems
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Automation Engineer
Bloomington, California, United States
$90k-$113k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS/EE/automation or 2+ years PLC/automation experience; knowledge of PLCs, robotics, motor controls, industrial networks, and control systems; flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
SCADA, PLC, PLC/PC controllers, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, Codesys, Ladder Logic, Siemens, Allen-Bradley
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Mechanical/Automation Engineer
Glendale, California, United States
$38-$50/hr OnsiteFull Time
SMP Engineering
SMP Engineering: Precision manufacturing and engineering for aerospace and defense.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, automotive, robotics, controls engineering, or similar; 3–5 years designing complex products and automation systems; hands-on prototyping, machining, fabrication, and CAD experience.
SolidWorks, PLC, HMI, Python, LabVIEW, 3D printing, CNC lathe
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Robotics Systems Integration Engineer, Robotics Hardware
Irvine, California, United States
$100k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Field AI
Field AI: Develops autonomous software brains for robots in unstructured environments.
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
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EE, Systems
El Segundo, California, United States
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Standard Subsea
Standard Subsea: Builds autonomous marine vessels for subsea infrastructure inspection.
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
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Software Engineer IV
United States or Los Angeles
$149k-$201k/yr RemoteFull Time
Opto-Knowledge Systems
Opto-Knowledge Systems: Develops advanced sensing, imaging, and AI for defense.
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.
C++, Python, ROS, ROS2, Linux, Matlab, Simulink, DOORS, Jama
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Control Systems Lead - West Coast Omni Center
Riverside, California, United States
$76k-$122k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nordstrom
Nordstrom: Operates luxury department stores and off-price retail outlets.
5+ YOE5+ years PLC and controls experience, RSLogix 5000 expertise, industrial electrical troubleshooting, robotics and WMS messaging knowledge; bachelor\u0002s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
RSLogix 5000, SCADA, CMMS
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Robotics Technologist III: Stochastic Planning and Control for Field Robotics
Pasadena or United States
$150k-$187k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Leading robotic space exploration and planetary research for NASA.
6+ YOERequires a bachelor's degree plus 6 years, master's plus 4 years, or Ph.D. plus 2 years of relevant experience. Expertise in robotics planning, control, estimation, sensor fusion, multi-agent systems, Python, C, C++, and ROS2.
Python, C, C++, ROS2, Gazebo, IsaacSim, MuJoCo, PyTorch, TensorFlow, CUDA, TensorRT, LiDAR
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Assistant FRC Robotics Coach
Studio City or Los Angeles or Studio City or Los Angeles
$19-$24/hr OnsitePart Time
Harvard-Westlake School
Harvard-Westlake School: Independent college preparatory day school for grades 7 through 12.
Preferred experience in mechanical design, CAD, fabrication, electrical systems, programming, controls, competitive robotics, engineering, or mentoring high school students.
CAD
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Robotics Technician
El Segundo, California, United States
$40-$52/hr OnsiteFull Time
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GRAM: Developing self-replicating robotic systems for space infrastructure.
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