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Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but energetically shaping it? Join The Microvast Team (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting-edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs. By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website: www.microvast.com
If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, Microvast is the place for you. Apply now and electrify your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
Humanoid Robotics Engineer
Microvast is seeking a Humanoid Robotics Engineer to design, prototype, and validate locomotion, manipulation, and safety systems for a next‑generation humanoid platform. You will own features end‑to‑end—from simulation and controls algorithms to on‑robot bring‑up, testing, and field deployment. This role is hands‑on and lab‑centric.
Key Responsibilities
- Controls & Planning: Develop whole‑body control (WBC), inverse kinematics/dynamics, gait generation, balance/recovery, and fall‑safe behaviors.
- Implement MPC/trajectory optimization for walking, stairs/uneven terrain, and arm‑in‑the‑loop tasks.
- Perception & State Estimation: Build sensor fusion pipelines (IMU, force/torque, encoders, depth/RGB, LiDAR) and robust state estimation.
- Manipulation: Plan and execute dexterous grasping, tool use, compliant/impedance control with tactile feedback.
- Software & Integration: Architect ROS 2‑based stacks, real‑time nodes, and hardware interfaces (CAN/EtherCAT).
- Safety & Reliability: Implement safety monitors, fault detection, graceful degradation; contribute to ISO 10218/13849 and ANSI/RIA R15.06 compliance.
- Simulation & Testing: Create high‑fidelity sims (Ignition/Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo), HIL rigs, and validate sim‑to‑real transfer.
- Hardware Collaboration: Specify actuators, transmissions, power, and sensors; define acceptance tests; drive rapid iteration on prototypes.
- Documentation: Produce design documents, test reports, and maintain traceability across revisions.
What You'll Bring
- BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, EE, ME, CS, or related field.
- 5+ years hands‑on experience specifically in **humanoid** robot engineering, design, and prototyping (academic/industrial).
- Strong C++ (14/17) and Python; proficiency with ROS 2, real‑time systems (RT‑PREEMPT/QNX), and middleware.
- Expertise in multibody dynamics, control theory (LQR/MPC/impedance), numerical optimization, and state estimation (EKF/UKF).
- Experience with EtherCAT/CAN devices, motor control, F/T sensors, and safety‑rated I/O.
- Proven on‑robot bring‑up/debugging; familiarity with oscilloscopes, loggers, DAQs, and rapid iteration in lab environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Track record in legged locomotion or dexterous manipulation (publications, videos, shipped robots).
- Experience with grasp planning, tactile sensing, or anthropomorphic hand design.
- GPU acceleration (CUDA), real‑time perception, or onboard SLAM pipelines.
- ML for control/perception (imitation/RL) and sim‑to‑real domain randomization.
- Electrical fundamentals (power distribution, EMI/ESD) and actuator/transmission design.
- Safety analysis (FMEA, FMEDA), SIL/PL calculations, functional safety toolchains.
Tools & Tech
- ROS 2, Ignition/Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo
- Eigen, Pinocchio/Drake, CasADi, OSQP/qpOASES
- CMake, Git, CI/CD, Docker
- Oscilloscopes, DAQs, load cells, F/T sensors, motion capture
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Terrain traversal success and fall rate reduction
- Task success for manipulation benchmarks; cycle‑time improvements
- Energy efficiency (Wh/task) and thermal margin adherence
- Reliability: MTBF, fault recovery time; regression test pass rates
- Safety incidents: zero; certification/compliance test pass rate
- Sim‑to‑real correlation metrics
Work Environment
- On‑site prototype lab with motion‑capture arena; field trials as needed. Occasional travel to supplier/test sites (
- 10%).
- Ability to work around moving machinery; lift ~25–40 lb fixtures with assistance.
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Microvast employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – United Healthcare & Principal
- Company-paid Life & AD&D plus voluntary options for family
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts with tax advantages
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability + optional Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Preventive care covered at 100% for participating employees
- 401(k) Plan
- Sick and Vacation Time
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance - Nationwide
Expected Compensation
Annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Applicants for employment at Microvast must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Microvast is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Microvast is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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