Principal Controls Engineer

Company: Hexwired Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will develop algorithms for robotic control within an expanding R&D team, applying the latest control theory and analysis to modular systems. You will shape solution development at the cutting edge of robotics, contributing to industrial process improvements and potential equity-based growth as the startup scales. The position offers semi-remote options and a clear path toward impact and growth within a pioneering technology environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • Equity
  • competitive salary
  • semi-remote work option
  • on-site London
  • benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Develop algorithms for robotic control systems
  • Design and implement solutions for modular control architectures
  • Collaborate with the R&D team to apply advanced control techniques
  • Work on systems that leverage edge AI where relevant
  • Contribute to the development of ground-breaking robotics solutions

Key requirements

  • 3+ years of commercial Python or C++ for algorithm design
  • Solid commercial PLC programming experience
  • Experience working on robotic systems
  • Experience with Edge AI devices is desirable but not essential
  • Python
  • C++
  • PLC programming
  • Robotics
  • Edge AI

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Posted: October 16th, 2026