Top Controls Engineer Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

The Sr. Controls Engineer designs, programs, and tests automated sortation systems, leads projects, troubleshoots controls issues, and mentors junior engineers.

The Controls Engineer will commission controls for conveyor and sortation systems, implement PLC and HMI programs, review designs, and provide engineering support during project phases.

The Controls Engineer will commission controls for conveyor and sortation systems, implement PLC and HMI programs, and collaborate with team members and clients.

The Controls Engineer will commission controls for conveyor and sortation systems, implement PLC and HMI programs, and collaborate on project execution.

As a Motor Firmware Engineer, you'll develop high-performance firmware for motor controllers, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, validating firmware, and improving flight software reliability.

Design, develop, verify, and deliver flight control laws (CLaws) and related assessment tools for FBW aircraft using MATLAB/Simulink and C++. Support autopilot/navigation design, V&V to DO-178B and ARP4754, pilot‑in‑the‑loop evaluation, failure analysis, and integration with test rigs and supplier hardware.

Lead design, development, and optimization of guidance, navigation, and control systems for Group 1-4 UAS. Architect flight control software, develop Matlab/Simulink models, run SWIL/HWIL simulations, perform stability and controls analysis, mentor junior engineers, drive cross-disciplinary collaboration, and lead flight test R&D from concept to deployment.

Design, analyze, and build flight controls software for Group 1-4 UAS. Develop and modify avionics software, run SW/HW-in-the-loop simulations, generate auto-code, design ground tests, support integration and flight test, and perform controls analysis and peer reviews.

Design and implement control systems for UAVs, integrating machine learning for navigation and performance. Collaborate with teams and optimize embedded code.

Develop and troubleshoot applications for manufacturing processes, optimizing data collection and system efficiency through software engineering and automation.

Develop and integrate firmware, software, and electrical systems for a metal 3D printer. Lead implementation and verification of firmware/PLC-controlled features, motion control, sensor and actuator integration, rapid prototyping, and production code contributions (C/C++, Python). Manage PCB design and serial/analog interfaces, support agency certification, and collaborate across mechanical, electrical, materials, and software teams to deliver product to market.

The Staff Software Engineer will design and optimize control systems for general-purpose robots, focusing on motion planning, state estimation, and robust software frameworks for real-world applications.

Build and operate the Codex enterprise control plane: backend systems for encryption, key management, access controls, identity and policy enforcement. Design scalable, observable services for authorization, audit logging, compliance, and admin controls; partner across product, security, and customer teams to ensure enterprise-grade security, governance, and reliability.

Build and own backend enterprise platform capabilities across authentication, key management, secure networking, observability, and developer-facing APIs. Lead cross-functional initiatives from discovery through launch, operate distributed systems spanning databases, streaming infrastructure, and request routing, and partner with product, security, and customers to shape roadmap and reliable developer experiences.

Design and implement industrial control systems: develop requirements, electrical schematics, PLC/HMI programs, and integrate VFDs/servo drives. Ensure compliance with NFPA and IEC 61511 standards, support testing, commissioning, and documentation for safety-critical systems.

Design and support EPMS and BMS control systems for hyperscale data centers, develop sequences of operation, review design deliverables, maintain Division 25 documentation and standards, coordinate with consultants and vendors, and support chiller plant sequencing, system integration, and continuous improvement efforts.

Lead design, review, and standardization of EPMS/BMS controls for hyperscale data centers. Develop sequences of operation, Division 25 documentation, and controls standards. Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and internal teams; support chiller plant controls, equipment selection, integration, technical reviews, site assessments, and mentor engineers to improve performance and operational readiness.

Design, implement, and tune low-level controllers and trajectory optimization for autonomous drones. Define data/interfaces across the software system, collaborate on planning/UI boundaries, and ensure robust, well-architected control software.

The DCIM Design Engineer leads the implementation of various control systems, manages contractors, ensures quality assurance, and oversees project deliverables, driving standardization and risk mitigation throughout data center construction projects.

Lead controls engineering effort for FedEx-focused automation projects: define specifications, align multidisciplinary design, support pre-award planning, lead reviews, prepare risk assessments, assist sourcing, and deliver training and lessons learned during handover.

As a Sr. Controls Engineer, you'll own the architecture and tuning of precision control loops, manage sensor inputs, apply state estimation, and validate controls through hands-on robotics work in a defense tech environment.