Hardware Systems Research Engineer
Core
Building and evaluating novel hardware concepts for humanoid robots designed to operate safely in home environments.
Role type
Senior IC hardware systems research engineer
Builds
Humanoid robot prototypes and experimental hardware systems
Domain
Robotics, electromechanical systems, home automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | infrastructure
Required skills
hands-on engineering across mechanical/electrical/software systems, experimental design, rapid prototyping, CAD/machining, low-level firmware, system modeling, data analysis
Preferred skills
custom PCB design, biomechanics exposure, robotic actuator/sensing development
Technologies
CAD, PCB design, embedded systems, controls software
Responsibilities
Rapidly prototype and evaluate novel hardware concepts, generate trustworthy experimental data, establish performance benchmarks, identify limitations and tradeoffs, transition research concepts to product integration paths
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC