PAL Robotics is a leading robotics company based in sunny Barcelona. Our goal is to enhance people’s quality of life through robotics and automation technologies. We have over 20 years of experience in the robotics field and offer daily challenges to everyone in our team to help them grow.

We are seeking a Robotics Engineer with experience in developing whole body and walking control algorithms for humanoid robots. We require a solid background in developing controllers for robots with many DoF and significant experiences in modeling and solving optimization problems. The applicant must be capable of developing custom optimization methods to solve locomotion and multi-contact problems. We also require a solid understanding of multi-body dynamics and experience implementing controllers in real torque controlled robots.

This work will require conceptualizing, implementing and debugging the algorithms in some of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world, TALOS, a fully torque controlled biped robot and KANGAROO, a novel legged platform with closed kinematic chains and linear force controllable actuators.

Primary duties and tasks

•  Developing, extending and maintaining walking control algorithms.
•  Developing, extending and maintaining whole body control algorithms.
•  Developing, extending and maintaining multi contact motion planning algorithms.
•  Developing, extending and maintaining torque and force control algorithms.
•  Running experiments with real humanoid robots and also in 3D simulators.
•  Code QA through Unit Tests

Mandatory Requirements

• Phd degree in Robotics with emphasis in robot locomotion and optimization (or) 3 years experience working with locomotion and optimization
•  Good mathematical background
•  Good C++ programming skills.
•  Experience developing in Linux OS.
•  Proactive team working attitude.
•  Excellent spoken and written English.

Desired Requirements

•  Knowledge of ROS
•  Experience with real robotic hardware.
•  Experience with revision control systems (git)

At PAL Robotics, we provide an attractive compensation package that encompasses competitive salary offerings, comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. You'll become an integral part of our vibrant, international team within an environment that continually evolves and expands, fostering fulfillment and inclusivity as an equal opportunity workplace.

We offer:

• Permanent full-time contract. 37.5 hours/week - At PAL, we believe in work-life balance and in order for every one of our employees to benefit, from 2024 we have pledged to work 2.5 hours less every week. 
• Flexible working hours and early finish at 14:00 on Fridays.
• 26 working days of annual leave.
• Opportunities for payment in kind and ongoing training initiatives.
• Free coffee & tea provided. 
• Immediate start date.

The compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise.
Join PAL Robotics and contribute your expertise to shaping the future of robotics technology!

Contact details
If you are interested, please apply via the link on this site or send your CV to recruit @pal-robotics.com. Please specify the job code JOB-2024-02 and the name of the job in the subject field of the email.

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