10 days ago
Responsibilities
- Support development and testing of real-time C++ software modules that drive robot motion.
- Assist with integrating sensor data and firmware feedback into core control loops.
- Implement and validate mathematical models for robot limb positioning and movement.
- Contribute to software interfaces that translate high-level behavioral goals into executable robot tasks.
- Gather and analyze performance data from physical hardware and simulation environments.
- Write unit tests, maintain software documentation, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of Modern C++, including classes, memory management, and object-oriented programming principles.
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, or testing.
- Understanding of Newtonian physics and linear algebra, including forces, torques, vectors, matrices, and coordinate systems.
- Familiarity with robotic components such as actuators, encoders, and IMUs.
- Experience with Git and comfort working in a Linux environment.
- Relevant personal or academic research projects focused on robotics, motion, or physical simulation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on complex problems.
Benefits
- Direct-hire position.
- Requires prolonged desk and computer work, occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds, and the ability to read screens and printed materials and communicate by hearing and speech.
- Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable law.
About Apptronik
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our humanoid robot, Apollo, is designed to collaborate thoughtfully with humans—initially in critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond. Apollo is the culmination of nearly a decade of development, drawing on Apptronik’s extensive work on 15 previous robots, including NASA’s Valkyrie robot. Apptronik started out of the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin and has more than 350 employees. Learn more at apptronik.com