Head of Hardware (Robotics)
Core
Lead the robotics hardware organization to design, build, and field-harden construction robots for installing solar racking and moving earth in West Texas desert environments.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineering leader (robotics)
Builds
Construction robots for solar and storage campuses
Domain
Renewable energy infrastructure + industrial robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechatronics, mechanical engineering, motion control, ruggedized system design, BOM management, supplier relationship management, hardware strategy, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Energy sector experience, industrial automation, field robotics, startup founding experience
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Define hardware strategy and technical roadmap for construction robots; Build and lead multidisciplinary hardware engineering teams; Drive hardware from prototype to high-volume production; Own system architecture decisions for field durability; Manage BOM complexity and supplier relationships; Represent hardware externally to customers and investors; Establish field-feedback loops for continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, leadership team member
