Senior Control & Fault-Tolerant Motion Engineer
Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world's most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.
Our Mission
At Humanoid we strive to create the world's leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.
Vision
In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries. The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universal basic income will eventually be a true evolution of our civilization.
Solution
As the demands on our built environment rise, labour shortages loom. With the world's workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed. By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.
What You'll Do:
* Design dual-path control architectures with graceful degradation modes (freeze, retract, sit/kneel, safe fall).
* Implement redundancy and failover strategies.
* Integrate motion control with the safety envelope.
* Test control resilience in hardware-in-loop and simulation environments.
* Ensure compliance with safety performance KPIs..
We're Looking For:
* 8+ years in control systems for robotics.
* Expertise in
redundant and fault-tolerant control
.
* Experience with
real-time control software
and
safety-critical motion planning
.
* Familiarity with
hardware-in-loop testing
.
* Knowledge of
safety standards for robotic motion systems
.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
* Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
* Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
* Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
* Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
* Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
* Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy