Franka Robotics

Control System Engineer (m/f/d)

München, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Your roleYou’ll shape how our robots move, sense, and respond, turning control theory into real-world performance

You’ll push existing products further and bring new prototypes to life with both state-of-the-art and experimental methods. In practice, that means: 
Exploring advanced algorithms, controllers, calibration, digital signal processing and finding what actually works on hardware
Implementing those algorithms in C++ and Python (and Matlab/Simulink when it fits)
Designing and running test benches that reveal true system performance
Building software for data acquisition and processing
Identifying dynamic system properties
Connecting the stack end to end: embedded firmware, middleware, backends, and analysis platforms
Hunting down and fixing interoperability issues across systems and devices

Your experience and qualifications3+ years as a control system engineer or mathematician
3+ years in embedded software development, building scalable, high-performance systems
Strong grounding in control theory, advanced control algorithms, and DSP
Solid proficiency in C++, Python, and Matlab
Enough electrical and mechanical fluency to read schematics and reason about sensors and components
Working knowledge of electric motors and motor control
Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT, TCP/IP)
Comfort with professional tooling (git, GitLab, Confluence, JIRA, etc.)
Experience with robotic systems is a strong plus

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Control System Engineer (m/f/d) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Franka Robotics?
  3. Which of Python, Control and System have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Python, Control and System.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Control System Engineer (m/f/d) role because I can bring practical experience in Python, Control and System, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Franka Robotics needs from this hire.

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