Pronto Networks
Robotics Controls Engineer
San Francisco, CA · Intern · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$119k-$161kDetected 15 days ago
PythonC++AlgorithmsMachine LearningNumPyRoboticsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingControlsCollaboration
About the role
- You'll work on localization, path following, longitudinal control, and steering systems that run on 200+ ton vehicles.
- What else you need to know This role is based in our San Francisco office location.
- As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and tune control algorithms for autonomous vehicle systems
- Build Localization & State Estimation, Longitudinal Control, Lateral and Control Navigation.
- Develop state estimation pipelines that fuse multiple sensor modalities
- Collaborate with perception, planning, and hardware teams to integrate control systems
- Strong foundation in classical control theory (PID, lead/lag compensation, stability analysis)
- While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field.
- Build technology that directly improves safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and industry operators.
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field required
- 2+ years of professional (non-internship) software development experience
- Experience with state estimation (Kalman filters, EKF/UKF)
- Proficiency in Python and NumPy/SciPy for numerical computing
- Ability to read and debug real-time control code
- Experience deploying localization and controls algorithms on real-world systems
- Experience with Model Predictive Control (MPC)
- Familiarity with path following algorithms (Stanley, Pure Pursuit)
- Knowledge of system identification techniques
- Experience with heavy equipment or off-highway vehicles
Compensation
- The base salary range for this role is $119,000 - $161,000 per year.
Benefits
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package.
- You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.
- Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
- Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
- Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Company info
- Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field.
- We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world's first profitable AV technology company.
- Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide.
- We're looking for a Robotics Controls Engineer to develop and maintain the core control systems that enable autonomous haul trucks to operate safely in mining environments.
- What we're looking for
- Be part of a fast-moving team with high ownership and impact.
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