Low-level Control Engineer

Low-Level Control EngineerLocation: LondonWorking Pattern: Fully office-basedEmployment Type: PermanentSalary: CompetitiveLow-Level Control Engineer End-EffectorsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Low-Level Control Engineer to join an innovative robotics business developing advanced humanoid robots for real-world applications.This role focuses specifically on the control and integration of robotic end-effectors, including advanced grippers and manipulation systems.You will work across low-level control software, actuators, sensors and mechanical systems to develop end-effectors that can reliably interact with objects and perform real-world tasks.Key SkillsCLow-level robotics controlRobotic end-effectors / grippersReal-time controlROS2Control theoryActuator and joint-level controlKinematics and dynamicsHardware integrationPhysical robot testingEtherCAT and/or CANReal-time Linux and/or RTOSThe RoleAs a Low-Level Control Engineer, you will:Develop and tune control systems for robotic end-effectors and grippers.Develop actuator and joint-level controllers.Develop grasping and manipulation behaviours.Work with multi-degree-of-freedom end-effectors.Model and identify actuators and mechanical mechanisms.Account for factors such as compliance, friction and backlash.Integrate end-effector sensors including force/torque, tactile, encoder, temperature and current sensing.Bring up and debug new end-effector hardware.Develop safety and fault-handling functionality.Validate control ..... full job details .....