Top Controls Engineer Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Develop and test autonomous flight-control algorithms, simulations, analysis tools, and onboard integrity tests. Analyze flight data for regressions and improvements, assess vehicle performance and safety, and present results to engineering teams. The internship involves embedded software, technical computing, hardware interaction, and real-world aircraft systems at Zipline’s South San Francisco or Dallas offices.

Supports the Flight Controls team by designing, implementing, testing, and releasing flight-control algorithms for autonomous aircraft. Develops simulation, controls analysis, integrity-testing, and regression-protection tools; analyzes flight data for performance improvements; evaluates safety and reliability; and presents engineering results.

Lead development and validation of dynamic models, controls algorithms, and high-fidelity six-degree-of-freedom simulations. Analyze flight-test and fleet data to improve model fidelity, evaluate vehicle designs, recommend controls and system improvements, and build reusable analysis tools to inform engineering and operational decisions.

Design, implement, and document process control and instrumentation systems for production-scale materials equipment. Develop control strategies, P&IDs, cause-and-effect matrices, SIL/IPL verification, alarms, and HMIs. Participate in HAZOPs and safety reviews, source instrumentation and vendors, assist with hardware and code commissioning, and gather end-user feedback to refine controls and share best practices.

The role involves designing and tuning control systems for robotics, integrating hardware, developing control algorithms, and collaborating with engineers to enhance robot motion and responsiveness.

Design, program, and commission controls for automated storage, retrieval, and material handling systems. Develop Structured Text PLC code, integrate OPC-UA communication, tune servo drives/VFDs, support electrical builds and system safety, and lead supplier testing and on-site installations to improve reliability and performance.

Design and implement algorithms for orbit controls including orbit determination, station-keeping, maneuver execution, and analysis to ensure spacecraft efficiency and safety.

Lead instrumentation and controls (I&C) engineering for water and wastewater projects: design PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, develop P&IDs and network/control panel layouts, prepare specifications, support procurement, construction, commissioning, and multidisciplinary coordination. Serve as project I&C lead or senior team member and mentor junior staff.

Architects, designs, and deploys deterministic industrial automation control software and electrical systems for production-scale materials processing equipment. Responsibilities include PLC programming in Structured Text, HMI development, industrial networking, electrical design, functional safety, system integration, troubleshooting, FAT/SAT validation, technical documentation, vendor engagement, and mentoring controls engineers.

Build and support industrial control systems across levels: PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, automation commissioning, troubleshooting, motion control and robotics integration, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and systems teams.

The Controls Engineer is responsible for deploying Battery Energy Storage Systems, validating project designs, and ensuring smooth communication across teams.

The Controls Engineer confirms design and functionality of automated sortation systems by troubleshooting, programming PLC and HMI, and supporting project delivery with a focus on industrial controls.

The Planning & Controls Engineer will develop and deploy planning and control systems for robotics in outdoor environments, working on trajectory generation and real-time control techniques.

The Robotics Controls Engineer will develop advanced motion control systems for robotics, integrating software and hardware across multiple disciplines while implementing effective control algorithms and ensuring safety and efficiency.

The Robotics Engineer will design and tune control systems, integrate hardware and software, and work with a team to enhance robot behaviors, emphasizing hands-on experience with robotics and embedded systems.

Design, implement, and tune low-level and optimal controllers (PID, LQR, MPC) for real robots; build estimators, sensor-fusion, localization (SLAM/UKF) and path-planning; deploy and optimize real-time control code across a fleet; define fleet metrics and auto-tuning; collaborate with research, hardware, and deployment teams to diagnose and fix field failures.

Design and implement algorithms and software for orbit determination and maneuver execution, focusing on automated station-keeping and disposal.

The Robotics Controls Engineer will design and maintain control systems for autonomous haul trucks, focusing on localization, path following, and control algorithms, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and debugging issues.

Join Reflex Robotics as a Controls Engineer to develop motion control for robots, focusing on real-world hardware and system integration. Strong coding skills in C++ and Python are essential.

Lead automation projects across design, engineering, implementation, commissioning and lifecycle support. Serve as technical authority for control systems (DCS), provide cybersecurity and operational support, collaborate with sites and vendors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and travel for commissioning as needed.

The Applications Engineer installs and integrates AI vision systems on production lines, troubleshoots issues, and provides customer support in manufacturing environments.

As a Power Electronics Controls Engineer, you will design and develop power converters for energy storage systems, ensuring high efficiency and manufacturability. You'll work on prototype development, control models, and collaborate on circuit layouts while mentoring team members.

The Controls Engineer will support the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems, collaborating with teams on design, implementation, and maintenance, while troubleshooting control systems and overseeing project documentation.

The Systems Engineer will design, integrate, and optimize complex control systems, focusing on Linux, EPICS, and DCS/SCADA platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Design, implement, and support automated manufacturing control systems. Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA; integrate industrial robots for dispensing, fastening, and soldering; develop electrical schematics and system architectures; collect and monitor production data; collaborate with manufacturing, process, and quality teams; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.