Staff Hardware Systems Engineer
Core
Own requirements and verification/validation (V&V) framework for electromechanical hardware products from concept to production, including subsystem decomposition, traceability, and measurable acceptance criteria.
Role type
Staff Hardware Systems Engineer (IC)
Builds
Warehouse robotics hardware including inventory drones, forklift-mounted vision systems, and charging/battery systems
Domain
Robotics / Autonomous Systems / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Requirements engineering, V&V framework design, Hardware-Firmware-Software integration, Statistical analysis (DoE, sampling plans), Test rig/fixture development, Environmental testing (shock, vibration, thermal, EMC/FCC), Hazard analysis (DFMEA), Budget management
Preferred skills
Vision and power technologies (cameras, illumination, lithium batteries), Regulated product experience (medical, aerospace, automotive), Drone/UAV experience, Startup environment adaptation
Technologies
AI Embedded Firmware Hardware Matrix Robotics Support
Responsibilities
Own requirements cascade and verification matrix for hardware products, Evaluate candidate technologies and recommend options, Lead bring-up and integration testing of electrical/firmware/software/autonomy components, Create and execute V&V plans with statistical sampling and DoE, Lead environmental and compliance testing with external labs, Manage technical budgets for power/thermal/mass/EMC, Provide evidence for design reviews and release, Develop production test strategy with contract manufacturer
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC
