Robotics System Engineer Controls

About Unbox Robotics

We at Unbox Robotics are revolutionizing warehouses and distribution centers by building the worlds most compact, powerful, and flexible mobile robotics systems for the new age of warehousing. Our product is the Worlds 1st of its kind AI-powered parcel sorting robotic system that gets installed 10X faster, saves 50+% space and improves productivity by more than 3X with 50% fewer robots than that of the competition. Founded in 2019, we are backed by marquee investors and angels. We are looking to add to our team of thinkers, innovators and doers and would love to have you join us at the Pune, India office and build the future of on-demand robotics logistics solutions

Location: Pune (Office)

About The Role

A Robotics System Engineer (Control) designs, develops, and implements advanced algorithms to control robotic movement, stability, and interaction with the environment.

As a Robotics System (Controls) Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and fine-tuning algorithms that control the behavior of robotic systems. Your work will involve close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hardware and software solutions that meet precise specifications and performance standards.

This role requires expertise in C++/Python,MATLAB/Simulink, ROS, and control theory.

Roles & Responsibilities

You will own control system modelling and validation for real robotic systems deployed in warehouses.

Build high-fidelity electro-mechanical system models (motors, drives, sensors, mechanisms)

Implement Model-Based Development (MBD) using MATLAB/Simulink

Design and validate closed-loop control systems

Perform MIL → SIL → HIL validation

Develop simulation frameworks for system-level verification

Generate embedded code using Simulink (Embedded Coder)

Work directly with hardware and firmware teams to take models to deployment

Analyse stability, robustness and system performance

Debug real robots — not just simulations

You won’t just design controllers. You will help build production robots.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience in MATLAB/Simulink (MBD workflow is mandatory)

Experience building plant + controller models

Experience with MIL / SIL / HIL

Good understanding of control theory (PID, state-space, adaptive, etc.)

Strong foundation in Linear Algebra and system dynamics

Motor Modelling & Control Experience (BLDC / PMSM Preferred)

Understanding of embedded C/C++

Experience working on physical systems (not purely academic).

Experience

Minimum 1-4 years of experience in robotics or control systems engineering

Strong background in control theory and system dynamics

Bachelor’s or Master degree in Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, ENTC, Mechanical Engineering.

Good To Have

Stateflow

Sensor fusion (Kalman Filters, etc.)

Robotics motion control

Functional safety modelling

ROS/ROS2 integration

Experience in fast-paced product startups.

Who Will Thrive Here

Engineers who like solving messy real-world problems

People who prefer ownership over hierarchy

Builders who enjoy seeing their algorithms run on hardware

Engineers Who Care About System-level Thinking

Why Join Us

Work on real robots deployed in production

Small team, high ownership

Direct impact on product architecture

Flexible work culture

Competitive salary

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Also, to learn more about what is like to be a Unbox employee, please read more about current employees and company culture:

https://unboxrobotics.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/unboxrobotics/

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