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Autonomy Engineer at Apex Technology

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Los Angeles. Apex is standing up a dedicated Autonomy team. Commissioning of a spacecraft has traditionally required an operator working a checklist and watching telemetry. This approach does not scale to a constellation of vehicles. As an Autonomy Engineer, you will turn manual operations procedures into automated, testable software, own fault protection across every bus, and build the tooling that lets a small operations team…

Equipment Controls Engineer at PsiQuantum

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Milpitas, California. PsiQuantum is seeking a Machine Controls Engineer to develop and launch controls systems for new automation equipment. This role will partner with equipment, manufacturing, process, and quality engineering teams to bring automated tools from development into stable, high-volume production. The engineer will support equipment at PsiQuantum factories and contract manufacturer (CM) locations, including transferring…

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer at Varda Space Industries

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

El Segundo, California, United States. Design, build, and maintain test systems and ground support equipment (GSE) for flight hardware qualification and manufacturing operations. Integrate with a wide range of external hardware, including thermal vacuum chambers, ovens, chillers, pressure systems, data acquisition hardware, and precision instrumentation. Develop and extend Varda's internal PLC framework and EtherCAT tooling to support evolving program…

Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer (Components) at SpaceX

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Hawthorne, CA. Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits Lay out new industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented…

Senior Software Engineer - Autonomy Safety Metric at Zoox

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Foster City, CA. , you will: Build and maintain the Behavior Evaluation data pipelines (PySpark/zspark medallion architecture on Databricks, EMR Serverless and Airflow) that produce weekly per-geofence estimates. Turn the statistical method (sampling, triage weights, mileage sharing, projections) into tested, reproducible code with checks that fail loudly when the data is bad. Build tools that cut the manual work in each weekly run…

Senior Data Scientist, Autonomous Vehicles at Lyft

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Toronto, Canada. to thrive. The future of Lyft is a hybrid network, where autonomous vehicles and human drivers serve riders side by side on one platform. That future has already started. In September 2026, Lyft riders in Nashville were matched with Waymo autonomous vehicles on the Lyft app for the first time, a milestone years in the making. Through Flexdrive, Lyft manages the depots, charging and maintenance that keep autonomous…

Firmware Engineer, Robotics at OpenAI

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

San Francisco. As a Firmware Engineer, you will define and drive the architecture of embedded systems for next-generation hardware products. You will own foundational firmware decisions across real-time execution, device bring-up, hardware interfaces, fault handling, safety mechanisms, and production readiness. We’re looking for someone with deep experience building safety-critical or high-consequence systems, where failures can…

Principal Engineer, Autonomy Systems Engineering, ODD Definition & Risk at Motional

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Remote U.S.. , you will analyze test results from commercial-grade software builds to identify, evaluate, and prioritize operational risks, collaborating closely with the safety team to define and implement necessary mitigations. What You'll Be Doing: Oversee the testing: We evolve the system testing process with each iteration. So it is important to ensure any improvements or customizations are appropriately integrated during…

Senior/Staff Systems Engineer, Autonomy Verification at Nuro

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Mountain View, California (HQ). As a Senior/Staff Systems Engineer working on Autonomy Verification, you are responsible for verifying that the Nuro Driver is safe to deploy in our target ODD and complies with the rules of the road. This requires prior experience with the development or validation of autonomous systems, and a collaborative nature to work closely with a variety of teams across Nuro: Autonomy Software, Simulation, Product, and…

Automation & Controls Engineer, Data Center Facilities at xAI

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Southaven, MS; Memphis, TN. Design, develop, and manage facility automation projects from sequence of operations and control narrative through panel build, point-to-point checkout, commissioning, failover testing, and handoff to operations. Architect, write, and debug PLC and controller code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable across chillers, pumps, cooling towers, coolant distribution units, air handlers…

Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink) at SpaceX

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Bastrop, TX. . RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop, and manage automation projects Manage specifications, cost, lead-time, installation, and commissioning of new equipment Own safety strategy and planning. Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems Collaborate with and challenge mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers to create system requirements and architecture Create and maintain equipment documentation and…

Robotics Test Engineer at OpenAI

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

San Francisco. As a Test Engineer on the Robotics team, you will help shape the next generation of embodied AI. You’ll design and run rigorous, exploratory and requirements-driven tests—building custom test equipment, analyzing results, and translating findings into actionable insights that drive design breakthroughs and mitigate risks across hardware and software. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence how our AI…

Autonomy Applications Engineer at May Mobility

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Japan - Hybrid. May Mobility is looking for Autonomy Applications Engineers for hands-on support of new fleet deployments. AAEs work intimately with the entire breadth of the system (from the hardware platform to the software autonomy stack), serving as the Engineering team’s on-site specialist for new and existing fleets. The role includes significant travel – up to 75%. May…

HVAC Controls Engineer at SpaceX

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Hawthorne, CA. Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics Simulate processes to inform design engineers of the conceptual viability of automation proposals (tools…

Network & Controls Engineer at Galaxy

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dallas, TX. Every Galaxy campus depends on a controls network that ties cooling, electrical, and monitoring systems together, and it has to behave the same way at the next site as it does at the last one. As Data Center Controls Network Engineer, you will sit within Galaxy’s Pre-Construction team and act as the owner’s technical voice on OT networking, from the point a site is acquired through GMP handoff to construction. You…

Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle Performance Metrics at Motional

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Remote U.S.. Drive Technical Strategy & Roadmap: Define a long-term, high-impact technical roadmap for the team, working closely with leadership and product managers to optimize Engineering traction and prioritize deliverables that de-risk the deployment of our AV systems. Design AV Performance Analysis Pipelines: Define, design, and implement key pipelines to extract on-road and simulated events and evaluate autonomous vehicle…

Maintenance and Engineering Supervisor: Automation, Mechatronics and Critical Building Systems at McMaster-Carr

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Chicago, IL (Elmhurst). McMaster-Carr’s Chicagoland facility operates extensive conveyor systems, an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), an industrial vehicle fleet, and plans to expand the use of warehouse robotics. It's our proving ground for new technology- and the only facility in our network with this level of automation complexity today. At the same time, we maintain the critical infrastructure that keeps the entire site…

Controls Engineer at Wayve

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

London, United Kingdom. you will develop and improve the vehicle trajectory and motion controllers that translate the Wayve AI Driver outputs into safe, smooth and robust vehicle motion across different vehicle platforms and applications (both ADAS and AV). You’ll tackle cutting-edge challenges: developing principled controls approaches, implementing real time systems, testing in complex scenarios and refining our evaluation pipelines…

Senior Controls Engineer at Parallel Systems

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Los Angeles, CA. Develop and maintain plant models of vehicle dynamics, powertrain, and braking systems, and use them to analyze, simulate, and tune controllers in tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or Python Design and implement control algorithms for vehicle systems, validating them in simulation before deployment to embedded targets Build and own simulation infrastructure, including model-in-the-loop (MIL), hardware-out-of-the-loop…

Mechatronics Engineer I at Ginkgo Bioworks

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Boston, Massachusetts. As a Mechatronics Engineer I, you will learn about all aspects of our RAC system’s technology while contributing design work towards new RAC accessories, new instrument integrations, and even new product areas that will support the advancement of our Autonomous Lab. You will work hands-on in our Boston headquarters supporting Nebula (the world’s largest autonomous lab) and developing new tech for our internal…

Build Your Robotics Career - Explore the Country as a Robotics Field Service Engineer or Technician at Formic

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Chicago || Bolingbrook, IL, San Francisco || Oakland, CA. to explore somewhere new. As Formic's customer base and robot fleet expand nationwide, we're looking for talented, adventurous Robotics Field Service Engineers (FSEs) and Field Service Technicians (FSTs) who are excited to go wherever opportunity takes them. We'll help you relocate to a market where your skills are needed, with the possibility of moving again as our fleet grows and new opportunities emerge. Whether…

Controls Engineer, BMS & EPMS at OpenAI

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

San Francisco. We are seeking hands-on, early-career controls engineers with practical experience in building management systems (BMS) and mechanical controls, or electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) and electrical controls. This role focuses on implementing and commissioning control systems, including PLCs, field devices, instrumentation, and sequences of operation, rather than owning OT/IT network or cybersecurity…

Robotics Field Service Technician at Formic

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Temple, TX. As a Robotics Field Service Technician, you are a hands-on member of Formic’s Fleet Operations Team. Working closely with Engineering and senior field staff, you will execute preventive maintenance, carry out directed corrective repairs, and represent Formic directly within customer facilities. This is a hands-on, safety-focused role in uptime-critical environments. Success requires disciplined execution of…

Robotics Field Service Technician at Formic

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Killeen, TX. As a Robotics Field Service Technician, you are a hands-on member of Formic’s Fleet Operations Team. Working closely with Engineering and senior field staff, you will execute preventive maintenance, carry out directed corrective repairs, and represent Formic directly within customer facilities. This is a hands-on, safety-focused role in uptime-critical environments. Success requires disciplined execution of…

Robotics Field Service Technician at Formic

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

San Antonio, TX. As a Robotics Field Service Technician, you are a hands-on member of Formic’s Fleet Operations Team. Working closely with Engineering and senior field staff, you will execute preventive maintenance, carry out directed corrective repairs, and represent Formic directly within customer facilities. This is a hands-on, safety-focused role in uptime-critical environments. Success requires disciplined execution of…

Robotics Field Service Technician at Formic

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

New York. As a Robotics Field Service Technician, you are a hands-on member of Formic’s Fleet Operations Team. Working closely with Engineering and senior field staff, you will execute preventive maintenance, carry out directed corrective repairs, and represent Formic directly within customer facilities. This is a hands-on, safety-focused role in uptime-critical environments. Success requires disciplined execution of…

Robotics Field Service Technician at Formic

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Pennsylvania. As a Robotics Field Service Technician, you are a hands-on member of Formic’s Fleet Operations Team. Working closely with Engineering and senior field staff, you will execute preventive maintenance, carry out directed corrective repairs, and represent Formic directly within customer facilities. This is a hands-on, safety-focused role in uptime-critical environments. Success requires disciplined execution of…

Software Engineer Intern, Autonomy Software [Summer 2027] at Zoox

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Foster City, CA. to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox's mission. Job Description Autonomy Software builds the software that lets the Zoox robotaxi perceive its surroundings, predict what others will do, and plan and control the vehicle with no one behind the wheel. Interns…

Robotics Field Service Technician at Formic

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Ohio. As a Robotics Field Service Technician, you are a hands-on member of Formic’s Fleet Operations Team. Working closely with Engineering and senior field staff, you will execute preventive maintenance, carry out directed corrective repairs, and represent Formic directly within customer facilities. This is a hands-on, safety-focused role in uptime-critical environments. Success requires disciplined execution of…

Robotics Field Service Engineer at Formic

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dallas, TX. As a Robotics Field Service Engineer, you are the front line of technical ownership across Formic’s deployed robotic cells. You will diagnose failures, restore systems to production, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and represent Formic directly within customer facilities. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role in uptime-critical environments. Success requires strong troubleshooting discipline…

Robotics Field Service Engineer at Formic

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

San Antonio, TX. As a Robotics Field Service Engineer, you are the front line of technical ownership across Formic’s deployed robotic cells. You will diagnose failures, restore systems to production, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and represent Formic directly within customer facilities. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role in uptime-critical environments. Success requires strong troubleshooting discipline…

Senior Autonomy Engineer, Integration at May Mobility

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Ann Arbor, MI - Hybrid. May Mobility is entering an exciting phase of growth as we expand our first-of-its-kind autonomous shuttle and mobility services across the nation. Launched in 2017 with a strong team of experienced roboticists and software engineers with decades of experience fielding robotic systems in the wild, May Mobility is looking to expand its team of robotics engineers with a background in robotics or autonomous vehicles…

Automation & Controls Engineer, Assembly Manufacturing (Starlink) at SpaceX

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Bastrop, TX. Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing…

Regional Autonomous Fleet Readiness Manager - Central at Waymo

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Chicago, IL, USA. , you will report to the Head of Market Operations - Central Region. You will: Regional Fleet Integration & Scalability: Lead the strategic scale of new EV platforms across multiple Central Region markets, prioritizing fleet uptime and platform maturity through rigorous oversight of field integration, high-voltage stabilization, and sensor-health protocols. Technical & Diagnostic Leadership: Provide dotted-line…

Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, PCB (Starlink/Starmind) at SpaceX