Knightscope
Knightscope is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to develop motion planning and control systems for its autonomous robotic platforms. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for navigation, vehicle control, and state estimation, and collaborating with perception, localization, and systems teams. The engineer will also participate in robot integration, field testing, and the creation of internal tools for validation and performance analysis.
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2013
Knightscope is building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force — an integrated managed security service combining AI-powered autonomous robots, the Signals AI orchestration platform, and licensed augmented human security agents into a single contract and accountability structure. Their hardware includes autonomous patrol robots, emergency communication devices, and multi-sensor systems (cameras, LIDAR, radar, sonar), while their software provides a live 3D digital twin with audit-grade logging and real-time incident management. Deployed across 42 U.S. states and targeting federal-grade (FedRAMP High/DoD IL5) standards, Knightscope serves Chief Security Officers across retail, healthcare, education, industrial, and government sectors seeking to consolidate fragmented security vendors into one accountable provider.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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