Why this role stands out
You'll drive innovation in cutting-edge humanoid robotics, gaining invaluable experience in AI-powered system development within a rapidly growing company. This role is ideal for a creative and curious Electrical Engineer with strong first-principles thinking who is eager to make a significant impact on the future of robotics. Apply now to join a passionate team shaping the future of human-robot collaboration.
Quick overview
Job description
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
We're looking for Electrical Engineers to develop electronics for the Apollo humanoid robot who embody our company values of creativity, humility, integrity, passion, and curiosity. Robotics is a multidisciplinary domain, and we highly value strong technical first-principle thinkers with strong electrical engineering fundamentals in this role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs.
- Rapid prototyping of electrical systems at both system and board levels.
- Simulate and verify electronics and electrical system requirements.
- Generate design documentation such as schematics, block diagrams, test plans and procedures, fabrication and assembly drawings.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software, mechanical, thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing.
- Execute comprehensive validation and test plans, design necessary test fixtures, and execute rigorous testing to confirm compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards (e.g., FCC, CE, UL).
- Participate in the debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution.
- Provide ongoing support of existing designs.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Familiarity with CAD tools including Altium or similar tools.
- Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs.
- Familiarity/experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex: LTSpice, PSpice).
- Excellent communication (verbal & written); will be expected to develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams.
- Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including the use of lab equipment.
- Travel up to 10% within the US and internationally.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Prior experience designing electronics for lightweight, space-constrained systems
- Experience implementing embedded systems on robots and troubleshooting hardware
- Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI accelerators or quantum computing is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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