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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 are seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to own and maintain the deployment of our cloud-based infrastructure to customer sites. In this role, you will work closely with our Applications Engineers, IT, and software teams to ensure the smooth deployment of our solution which collects training data and deploys models to real-time robotic systems. Providing a reliable framework will accelerate progress integrating Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics Model to humanoid robot hardware.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Partnering with customers and Applications Engineers to remove roadblocks to deployment success","Writing and fixing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm, Ansible)","Developing and maintaining code in Python / Typescript","Troubleshooting networking, performance, and security challenges","Collaborating with engineering and product teams to shape improvements","Responding to outages, participating in on-call rotations and traveling occasionally to customer sites to support deployment and integration","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Strong communication skills, customer empathy and flexibility to adapt","Hands-on Linux systems engineering and networking experience","Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Helm, Ansible)","Development experience in Kubernetes / Python / Typescript / C++","Experience creating intuitive and high-utility dashboards and vizualizations (Grafana)","Integrating real-time monitoring and alerting (eg PagerDuty)","Takes initiative and seeks ownership of the end-to-end infrastructure solution","Willingness to travel as needed for client support","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.","Minimum of 5 years of professional, full-time experience building and maintaining reliable, scalable systems.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2025-10-15T12:42:09-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5766164004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5766164004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5766164004?gh_jid=5766164004","title":"Senior Mechanical Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, Texas","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. 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You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and operations to deliver designs that meet performance, reliability, cost, safety, and manufacturability requirements.","Senior engineers are expected to own significant subsystems or features, execute with minimal supervision, and contribute meaningfully to technical discussions and design reviews. This role includes informal mentorship of junior engineers and participation in team technical standards, but does not require org-wide technical leadership.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Design and develop mechanical components, subsystems, and assemblies","Own designs from concept development and prototyping through production release and sustaining","Perform design trade studies and support technical risk reduction","Apply DFMA principles and support manufacturing readiness and production ramp","Plan and execute verification and validation testing for assigned designs","Perform or support mechanical analysis, including static, thermal, and fatigue analysis","Investigate test, manufacturing, and field issues; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions","Create clear and complete design documentation, drawings, and specifications","Participate in technical design reviews and cross-functional discussions","Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal manufacturing teams","Support engineering change management (ECO/ECN) and design traceability","Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior engineers","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:","Proven ability to independently own and deliver mechanical subsystems or features","Strong experience with DFMA, manufacturing processes, and production support","Proficiency in mechanical analysis methods, including FEA and analytical calculations","Hands-on experience with prototyping, verification, and validation testing","Solid understanding of materials selection, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis","Experience integrating mechanical designs with electronics, software, and motion systems","Familiarity with tooling, fixtures, automation, or test equipment design is a plus","Knowledge of regulatory, safety, and compliance considerations","Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines","Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical standards","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering","5+ years of experience in a related mechanical engineering role","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-01-15T17:05:17-05:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5766166004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5766166004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5766166004?gh_jid=5766166004","title":"Staff Mechanical Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, Texas","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development of our Apollo humanoid robots across their full lifecycle—from early concept through production and field support.","In this role, you will apply deep engineering expertise and sound judgment to solve ambiguous, high-impact technical problems. You will work closely with cross-functional partners in electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, cost, safety, regulatory, and manufacturability requirements.","As a staff-level engineer, you are expected to deliver strong individual technical contributions while also mentoring junior engineers, leading design efforts, influencing technical direction, and helping raise engineering standards and best practices across the organization.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Lead mechanical design efforts for complex products, systems, and subsystems","Drive system architecture decisions, design trade studies, and technical risk mitigation","Own designs from concept development through NPI, production release, and sustaining","Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to ensure production readiness and smooth ramp","Plan and execute verification, validation, and reliability testing activities","Support field and manufacturing issues through structured root-cause analysis and corrective actions","Participate in and lead technical design reviews across multiple projects","Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through coaching, design feedback, and technical guidance","Contribute to and help define engineering standards, processes, and best practices","Influence technical direction across teams without direct authority","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Proven ability to lead and deliver complex mechanical systems or architectures","Deep expertise in at least one core area (e.g., precision design, analysis, DFMA, electromechanical systems) with breadth across others","Strong experience with DFMA, manufacturing processes, and production engineering","Advanced proficiency in mechanical analysis, including FEA and analytical modeling","Hands-on experience with prototyping, verification, validation, and reliability testing","Strong knowledge of materials selection, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis","Experience integrating mechanical systems with electronics, software, motion, thermal, or fluid systems","Familiarity with tooling, fixtures, automation, or equipment design","Knowledge of regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements","Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise team technical capability","Excellent communication skills and strong engineering judgment","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering","8+ years of experience in a related mechanical engineering role","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. 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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. 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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 experienced senior electrical engineers to drive our electronics developments for the Apollo humanoid robot. We value first-principal thinkers who embody creativity, humility, integrity, passion, and curiosity. We are primarily interested in candidates who have developed and released products to the market in robotics, automotive, medical, personal electronics, or enterprise spaces. In this job role, you will develop electronic systems from ideation through design, testing, and into mass production.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Own the development of complex electronic components and sub-systems.","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.","Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis to optimize the hardware for maximum efficiency and thermal management.","Develop and 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.","Drive excellence in EMI/EMC/SI/PI and DFM/DFA.","Own the entire lifecycle of electronics and electrical systems from initial concept and architecture definition through design, prototyping, validation, production release, change requests, and ongoing support.","Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services.","Act as a mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Proven experience in architecting and shipping electronics products in mass production.","Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena.","Competent in CAD tools including Altium or similar tools.","Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build.","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.","Experience with robotics or designing electronics for lightweight, space-constrained systems is a significant plus.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.","4+ 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. 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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 experienced staff electrical engineers to drive our electronics developments for the Apollo humanoid robot. We value first-principal thinkers who embody creativity, humility, integrity, passion, and curiosity. We are primarily interested in candidates who have developed and released products to the market in robotics, automotive, medical, personal electronics, or enterprise spaces. In this job role, you will own electronic systems from ideation through design, testing, and into mass production.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Architect high-level system electronics while being able to dive deep into the details of PCBA development and component selection.","Lead engineering initiatives as a technical lead. Mentor junior and senior engineers.","Collaborate with leadership, program management, and cross-functional teams to plan and execute company strategy.","Innovate by bringing new core technologies, test practices, and processes into electrical engineering developments.","Define, simulate, and verify electronics and electrical system requirements.","Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs.","Rapid prototyping of electrical systems at both system and board levels.","Generate design documentation such as schematics, block diagrams, test plans and procedures, fabrication and assembly drawings.","Design hardware to meet functional safety requirements, implementing redundant systems, fail-safe mechanisms, and diagnostic features to meet or exceed industry safety standards.","Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis to optimize the hardware for maximum efficiency and thermal management.","Develop and 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.","Drive excellence in EMI/EMC/SI/PI and DFM/DFA.","Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Demonstrated leadership ability as a technical lead or manager.","Proven experience in architecting and shipping electronics products in mass production.","Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena.","Competent in CAD tools including Altium or similar tools.","Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build.","Extensive 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.","Experience with robotics or designing electronics for lightweight, space-constrained systems is a significant plus.","PREFERRED SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","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","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.","8+ years of experience in electronics development.","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. 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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","As a Staff Wire Harness Engineer, you are the principal technical authority for the \"nervous system\" of our humanoid platform. You don't just design harnesses; you define the interconnect architecture that enables Apollo to move, sense, and think. This role requires a rare blend of deep electrical knowledge , mechanical integration, and strategic leadership. You will own the technical roadmap for power and data distribution, ensuring our systems are not only robust but also optimized for mass production and field serviceability.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Interconnect Architecture: Define the top-level electrical distribution strategy for the entire robot, including grounding schemes, shielding architecture, and power/data separation protocols.","Joint-Crossing Lifecycle Leadership: Own the technical strategy for harness routing across high-DOF joints. Develop and validate mathematical models for cable life expectancy (millions of cycles) and select materials that survive extreme dynamic environments.","Standardization & Tooling: Establish company-wide standards for E-CAD workflows, library management, and drawing requirements. Lead the selection and implementation of enterprise-level harness design software (e.g., Zuken E3, Capital).","Cross-Functional System Design: Act as the primary technical bridge between EE, MechE, and Manufacturing. Lead high-level trade-off analyses regarding connector density vs. serviceability and mass vs. thermal performance.","DfX: Drive Design for Excellence (DfX) initiatives to reduce harness complexity, part count, and assembly time. Evaluate and qualify advanced techniques like overmolding, ultrasonic welding, and custom busbars.","Root Cause & Reliability: Lead failure analysis for the most complex system-level electrical issues. Use advanced diagnostic tools and DFMEAs to identify and mitigate \"hidden\" failure modes in signal integrity or power transients.","Vendor & Supply Chain Strategy: Partner with Sourcing to vet and manage strategic harness manufacturing partners, ensuring our technical requirements are met during the transition from prototype to high-volume production.","Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers, conducting deep-dive design reviews and fostering a culture of technical excellence.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Subject Matter Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of High-Speed Data and High-Power distribution within a single, space-constrained harness.","Dynamic Routing: Proven track record of designing harnesses for high-cycle dynamic applications (robotics, aerospace gimbals, or automotive doors/hatches).","E-CAD Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Zuken E3.series, Siemens Capital, or SolidWorks Electrical, including database management and automated report generation.","Physics-Based Design: Deep understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation, shielding effectiveness, and thermal derating of conductors in bundled configurations.","Communication: Ability to distill complex technical trade-offs into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.","Industry Standards: Deep familiarity with IPC-WHMA-620 and related aerospace/automotive quality standards.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE, ME, or Robotics with 8+ years of experience in complex electromechanical systems.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-02-11T16:29:29-05:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5809796004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5809796004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5809796004?gh_jid=5809796004","title":"Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) - Electromechanical","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is building the next generation of humanoid robots, and our supply base must deliver cost-efficient, on-time, premium-quality electromechanical hardware across rapidly evolving designs and increasingly ambitious production volumes. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer embedded within our Supply Chain organization to serve as the technical authority on supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production readiness for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblies.","This is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role — not a procurement or sourcing coordinator position. You will spend significant time on supplier factory floors evaluating processes, resolving production issues, and qualifying new parts from prototype through rate production. The ideal candidate has deep, practical knowledge of how electromechanical hardware is built and inspected, and uses that expertise to make sourcing decisions, drive supplier development, and own production readiness at external manufacturing sites.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Manufacturing Process Ownership","Serve as the internal subject matter expert on manufacturing processes for wire harness assemblies, PCBAs, motor assemblies, actuators, connectors, and other electromechanical components used in humanoid robotic systems","Determine the ideal manufacturing method, process flow, and critical process parameters for new and re-sourced parts; define these requirements for suppliers","Evaluate supplier manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process controls through on-site assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective actions","Review and approve supplier process documentation including control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions","New Product Introduction & Supplier Qualification","Own the end-to-end NPI lifecycle at suppliers — from manufacturing feasibility review through PPAP/FAI approval and ramp to rate production","Qualify new suppliers by conducting detailed manufacturing capability assessments covering process capability (Cpk/Ppk), equipment adequacy, workforce competency, and capacity","Collaborate with design and materials engineers to ensure DFM feedback is incorporated early and manufacturing intent is clearly communicated to suppliers","Develop and execute supplier qualification plans for new parts, engineering changes, and supplier transitions","Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement","Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for supplier quality escapes; drive containment, disposition, and permanent resolution","Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics (PPM, OTD, first-pass yield, scrap rates) to identify systemic issues and develop data-driven improvement plans","Create and disposition non-conformance reports and deviations, working with engineering counterparts on rework, repair, or use-as-is decisions","Identify and implement product and process improvements that reduce cost, mitigate supply risk, eliminate defects, and improve cycle time","Cross-Functional Collaboration","Partner with the procurement team to match sourcing decisions with verified supplier manufacturing capabilities — you are the technical voice in make-vs-buy and supplier selection decisions","Function as the manufacturing engineering liaison between purchasing, design engineering, production, and the supplier base","Conduct independent research to identify potential new suppliers and emerging manufacturing capabilities relevant to robotic hardware","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Demonstrated experience conducting supplier manufacturing process audits and capability assessments on-site at supplier facilities","Working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA (process), control plans, MSA, and SPC — not just awareness, but direct application in a manufacturing or supplier quality context","Experience leading root cause and corrective action investigations (8D methodology) with suppliers","Familiarity with quality management system standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or NADCAP) and how they translate to shop-floor controls","Proficiency with metrology tools and GD&T interpretation relevant to electromechanical hardware","Ability to travel up to 30% (domestic and international supplier visits)","PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS","Experience in robotics, aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-reliability electromechanical product environments","Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001)","Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification","Experience with MRP/ERP systems and BOM management","Background in DFM/DFA analysis for electromechanical assemblies","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline (a degree is required — related STEM degrees will be considered only with directly applicable manufacturing engineering experience)","5+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in at least two of the following: wire harness fabrication and assembly, PCB fabrication and PCBA assembly (SMT, wave, selective solder, conformal coat), electric motor or actuator assembly, connector and cable assembly, or other electromechanical component manufacturing","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-02-23T11:02:53-05:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5813673004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5813673004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5813673004?gh_jid=5813673004","title":"Senior Reinforcement Learning Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["C++","Python","PyTorch","MuJoCo"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","The Senior Reinforcement Learning Engineer is a key, hands-on role focused on achieving state-of-the-art performance on our humanoid robots. This engineer will leverage their deep expertise in RL to solve critical locomotion and manipulation challenges and deliver breakthrough results on physical hardware. The primary focus of this role is to rapidly implement, iterate, and deploy advanced learning algorithms to push the boundaries of what our robots can do. As a senior member of the team, this individual will also be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, elevating the team's overall technical capabilities through their guidance and expertise.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Implement and deploy state-of-the-art RL algorithms to achieve ambitious, world-class performance on dynamic locomotion and manipulation tasks with physical hardware.","Drive the entire development cycle, from prototyping in simulation to robustly transferring and fine-tuning policies on the robot.","Optimize and scale the RL training pipeline for faster iteration, contributing to core infrastructure for high-throughput simulation and distributed training.","Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, conducting insightful code reviews, and sharing best practices in reinforcement learning and software development.","Collaborate closely with the robotics and hardware teams to diagnose system-level issues and co-develop solutions that enable more complex learned behaviors.","Analyze and present hardware results to guide future technical directions and demonstrate progress on key company objectives.","Develop and refine motion retargeting pipelines to translate human demonstration data (mocap, teleoperation) into robust reference trajectories for reinforcement learning.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Deep, hands-on expertise (5+ years) with common RL frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX) and high-fidelity physics simulators (e.g., MuJoCo, IsaacGym)","Mastery of Python for rapid prototyping and training, alongside strong proficiency in C++ for developing performant, deployable code.","Experience building or utilizing large-scale, distributed training pipelines and a strong intuition for their optimization.","A strong theoretical understanding of modern reinforcement learning, including deep expertise in areas like imitation learning, model-based RL, and sim-to-real transfer techniques.","A strong intuition for robot dynamics and controls theory, with the ability to apply these principles to guide and constrain learning-based approaches.","A results-oriented mindset with a passion for seeing complex algorithms work on real-world hardware.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","A PhD or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, with 2+ years industry experience strongly preferred.","A proven track record of successfully deploying learning-based policies on physical robotic systems, especially legged robots or manipulators.","Demonstrated experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers in a team environment.","A strong publication record in relevant conferences or journals (e.g., CoRL, RSS, ICRA) is a significant 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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-02-26T11:01:49-05:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5825048004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5825048004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5825048004?gh_jid=5825048004","title":"Lead Software Engineer - Dexterous Manipulation","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Software & Simulation","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["C++","Python","MuJoCo"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","The Lead Software Engineer - Dexterous Manipulation is a core contributor to our robot’s ability to interact with the world with human-like precision. This role is responsible for leading the development of learning-based dexterous control algorithms that unlock the full potential of state-of-the-art robotic hand hardware.","This role will bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and scalable, reliable production software. Whether leveraging reinforcement learning, imitation learning, teleoperation retargeting, or classical control, they will ensure our robots can perform complex, high-DOF tasks in both simulation and reality. As a technical lead, they will not only design the core software architecture but also influence hardware design to achieve world-class manipulation capabilities.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Strategic Ownership: Serve as the technical authority for dexterous manipulation. Create the long-term technical roadmap, ensuring hand control and multi-fingered coordination capabilities outpace industry standards.","Architectural Definition: Design and enforce the foundational software frameworks for manipulation. Own the decision-making process for balancing autonomous logic with high-fidelity teleoperation, ensuring the architecture is scalable for future hardware generations.","Research & Innovation: Perform and direct the integration of state-of-the-art research. Select and deploy the specific learning-based policies and vision-integrated systems that will define system physical capabilities.","Sim-to-Real Ownership: Lead the strategy for high-fidelity simulation. Set the standards for success in virtual environments to optimize policy transitions to physical fleet hardware.","Hardware Design Influence: Drive the specifications for next-generation hardware. Define the requirements for sensing, degrees of freedom, and torque profiles.","Production Excellence: Oversee the transition from experimental research to fleet-wide deployment. Ensure performance and reliability of C++/Python code running on production-level assets.","Technical Leadership & Culture: Act as a force multiplier across the organization. Beyond code reviews, foster a culture of technical rigor, setting the bar for architectural excellence and mentoring the next generation of robotics leaders.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Technical Skills (Must-Have)","Dexterous Manipulation: Deep expertise in multi-fingered hand control, grasp planning, and in-hand manipulation, with a strong track record of successful hardware deployment.","Advanced Control & Learning: Proficiency in learning-based control for robotics (e.g. flow/diffusion-based visiomotor policies, reinforcement learning, reward modeling, etc.).","Software Engineering: Proficiency in Python, with experience building real-time robotic software stacks.","Simulation Environments: Experience with physics engines such as IsaacSim, MuJoCo, or Drake for policy training and validation.","Good to Have","Robotic Kinematics: Strong foundation in spatial transformations, Jacobian-based control, and constrained optimization.","Teleoperation: Experience with VR/haptic interfaces and retargeting algorithms for human-in-the-loop control.","Tactile Sensing: Experience integrating tactile/haptic feedback into manipulation pipelines.","Computer Vision: Familiarity with 6D pose estimation, point cloud processing, or visual-servoing.","Hardware Bring-up: Experience with the initial calibration and tuning of high-DOF robotic end-effectors.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.","5+ years of relevant experience (or 3+ years with a PhD) specifically focused on robotic manipulation or complex motion control.","A proven track record of taking complex algorithms from a research/simulation environment and successfully deploying them on physical hardware.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-03-19T12:14:16-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5828347004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5828347004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5828347004?gh_jid=5828347004","title":"Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["SolidWorks"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the critical bridge between product design and mass production. You are responsible for the technical development, validation, and launch of robust manufacturing processes for new hardware products. Your mission is to ensure that \"what is designed\" can be \"built at scale\" by defining the equipment, tooling, and process parameters required to meet rigorous quality, cost, and throughput targets. You will champion DFx (Design for Excellence) during early-stage development and lead technical root-cause analysis for any assembly-line roadblocks.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Process Development & Validation: Define and qualify technical manufacturing processes and ensure processes meet yield and throughput targets.","DFM/DFA & Risk Mitigation: Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) reviews with R&D. Utilize PFMEA or similar to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks before they reach the factory floor.","Tooling & Fixture Engineering: Design, procure, and validate custom assembly fixtures, jigs, and specialized production tooling. Ensure all tools meet tight-tolerance requirements and ergonomic standards.","NPI Transition: Lead the \"technical hand-off\" to production by troubleshooting pilot runs, resolving material issues, and qualifying/onboarding Tier-1 Contract Manufacturers (CMs).","Technical Approvals: Act as a key reviewer in the PLM change management workflow; approve ECOs/MCOs to ensure production readiness.","Data Integrity: Maintain a foundational understanding of ERP (Microsoft Business Central) to verify BOMs, routings, and work centers against physical processes.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Technical Design: Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or Nx) for fixture design and assembly review.","Analytical Rigor: Command of SPC, DOE, and Root Cause Analysis (8D or 5-Whys).","Business Systems: Foundational knowledge of ERP and PLM workflows (Bonus for Microsoft BC ERP and Teamcenter PLM)","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.","Experience: 8+ years in process development/NPI within high-volume or complex hardware environments.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-03-13T15:37:06-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5972803004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5972803004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5972803004?gh_jid=5972803004","title":"Staff Mechanical Engineer – Upper Body Tech Lead","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["SolidWorks"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical lead for Apollo’s upper body. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the torso, head, and arm assemblies.","You will own the complete lifecycle—architecture, design, integration, and verification—of the upper body stack. This position requires a rare blend of deep kinematic expertise and the ability to solve extreme \"packaging\" challenges, where high-performance compute, high-density batteries, and sensitive perception sensors must coexist within a compact, dynamic, and thermally-constrained frame. Finally, you will be responsible for translating visionary industrial design into high-fidelity, functional A-surfaces.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","System Architecture & Industrial Design Integration","Upper Body Ownership: Define the mechanical architecture for the torso, head, and arms. Lead the trade-off studies between mass distribution, range of motion (ROM), and structural rigidity.","ID Intent & A-Surfaces: Serve as the primary bridge between Industrial Design (ID) and Engineering. Responsible for incorporating ID intent into final A-surfaces, ensuring that mechanical constraints (draft, wall thickness, cooling vents) do not compromise the iconic Apollo head design language and brand identity.","Aesthetic & Functional Synthesis: Manage the complex surfacing of the robot's \"skin,\" ensuring seamless transitions between structural elements and aesthetic covers while maintaining IP (Ingress Protection) and thermal venting requirements.","Complex Mechanism Design","Kinematic Structures: Drive the development of high-performance robotic limbs. Design innovative mechanisms that manage extreme dynamic loads while maintaining the precision required for human-like manipulation.","Structural Integrity: Lead the design of the primary \"chassis\" (torso) to protect internal electronics from high-energy impact events (e.g., falls) using advanced materials and topology optimization.","High-Density Integration","Subsystem Packaging: Lead the tight-space integration of the compute cluster (NVIDIA Jetson/SoMs), battery modules, and perception sensors (LiDAR, Depth Cameras) within the torso and head.","Interconnect & Cable Management: Architect the routing strategy for complex wire harnesses through high-flex joints (shoulders, neck, elbows), ensuring multi-million cycle reliability and signal integrity.","Verification & Leadership","DVT Ownership: Define and execute the Design Verification Test (DVT) plan for the upper body stack, including environmental, vibration, and lifecycle testing.","Technical Mentorship: Conduct deep-dive design reviews and establish company-wide standards for high-performance robotic design, mentoring senior and junior engineers.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Drive Through Influence: A proven ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority. You must be able to build consensus on complex architectural trade-offs.","Surfacing Expertise: Proven ability to work with Class-A surfaces and complex geometries; expert-level proficiency in surfacing tools within SolidWorks, NX, Catia…","Subject Matter Expertise: Proven track record of designing multi-axis robotic arms or high-DOF dynamic mechanisms.","Packaging Mastery: Exceptional skills in \"tight-space\" integration; experience with ruggedized electronics packaging or automotive/aerospace interiors is a plus.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Experience: 8 years of experience in mechanical design of complex robotic systems","Education: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-04-16T16:12:18-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5979028004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5979028004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5979028004?gh_jid=5979028004","title":"Staff Mechanical Engineer – Robotic Hand Design Tech Lead","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["SolidWorks"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer – Robotic Hand Design Tech Lead to lead the structural design and architecture of a next-generation robotic hand for a humanoid platform. This role goes beyond traditional end effectors—focusing on highly dexterous, human-like manipulation in unstructured environments.","As the technical lead for hand structures, you will define and drive the mechanical design of complex, multi-DOF systems that must balance strength, compliance, weight, and tactile interaction. You will work at the intersection of biomechanics, precision engineering, and robotics to create a hand capable of robust, versatile, and safe interaction with the world.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Own the robotic hand structural architecture","Define the mechanical architecture of a multi-fingered humanoid hand, including finger topology, joints, palm structure, and load paths, balancing dexterity, strength, and weight.","Lead design of fingers and joints","Develop robust, multi-DOF mechanisms with appropriate joint types, ensuring durability under off-axis loads, impacts, and real-world use.","Co-design with actuation systems","Partner with actuation team on tendon-driven or remote actuation designs, including cable routing, transmission efficiency, and wear reduction.","Engineer for contact-rich, human-like interaction","Design for grasping, pinching, sliding, and tool use, balancing compliance and stiffness for both precision and safe interaction.","Drive structural analysis and durability","Own FEA and validation for stress, fatigue, and impact. Design for high cycle life and address failure modes like wear, loosening, and material fatigue.","Enable compact, integrated designs","Build high-density mechanical systems that integrate actuation, sensing, and wiring within tight space constraints.","Lead prototyping and iteration","Rapidly prototype, test, and refine designs based on hands-on evaluation and system-level feedback.","Own manufacturability and scale-up","Drive DFM/DFA, process selection, tolerancing, and supplier collaboration to ensure production-ready designs.","Collaborate cross-functionally","Work closely with controls, perception, electrical, and software teams to deliver a cohesive manipulation system.","Provide technical leadership","Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and set best practices for dexterous manipulation systems.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Drive Through Influence: A proven ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority. You must be able to build consensus on complex architectural trade-offs.","Surfacing Expertise: Proven ability to work with Class-A surfaces and complex geometries; expert-level proficiency in surfacing tools within SolidWorks, NX, Catia…","Subject Matter Expertise: Proven track record of designing multi-axis robotic arms or high-DOF dynamic mechanisms.","Packaging Mastery: Exceptional skills in \"tight-space\" integration; experience with ruggedized electronics packaging or automotive/aerospace interiors is a plus.","Education: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.","Direct experience with robotic hands, dexterous manipulation, or anthropomorphic mechanisms is preferred","Familiarity with human hand biomechanics or bio-inspired design principle sis preferred","Experience with tendon-driven systems, cable routing, or underactuated mechanisms is preferred","Background in compliant or soft robotic structures is preferred","Experience integrating tactile sensing or force feedback into mechanical designs is preferred","Knowledge of advanced materials and surface treatments for wear and grip optimization is preferred","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Education: B.S in Mechanical Engineering","Experience: 8 years of experience in mechanical design of complex robotic systems","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-04-22T15:00:12-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5981006004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5981006004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5981006004?gh_jid=5981006004","title":"Principal Electrical Engineer - Compute and Sensing ","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is seeking a world-class Principal Compute & Sensing Engineer to serve as the lead architect for the \"nervous system\" of the Apollo humanoid robot. This is a top-tier technical role for an expert who can design and implement the high-performance compute and sensory backbone required for general-purpose robotics. You will be responsible for the end-to-end hardware architecture—from NVIDIA Jetson-based carrier designs to the electrical integration of complex perception suites—ensuring that Apollo is powerful, redundant, and functionally safe.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Primary Architect: Own the end-to-end design of Apollo’s safe compute architecture. Select core processing elements (SoCs, FPGAs, MCUs) and design system-level redundancy to meet real-time performance requirements.","High-Performance PCB Design: Lead the design and validation of custom carrier boards for high-performance modules (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson). Expertly manage power delivery networks (PDN), thermal dissipation strategies, and high-speed signal integrity for complex interfaces.","Manufacturing & Reliability: Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) for compute modules, ensuring they can withstand the high-vibration and dynamic thermal environments of a mobile humanoid robot.","Multi-Modal Sensing: Define the electrical architecture for a full perception stack, including LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, and tactile sensors.","Data Pipeline Optimization: Architect the high-bandwidth pipelines and synchronization protocols required for sensor fusion. Manage complex communication interfaces (GigE, GMSL2, USB 3.0, MIPI) to ensure low-latency data delivery to the perception software.","Safety Architecture: Drive the physical and logical architecture decisions required to meet Functional Safety standards Fail-Safe Systems: Design hardware-level redundancy, fail-safe mechanisms, and Built-In Tests (BIT) to achieve required safety integrity levels (ASIL/SIL) for operation in human-occupied environments.","Diagnostics: Implement robust hardware diagnostics to monitor the health of the compute and sensing backbone in real-time.","Multi-Generational Roadmap: Define the long-term technical roadmap for Apollo’s compute and sensing evolution, identifying emerging technologies (e.g., new SoCs or sensor modalities) that will keep Apptronik at the cutting edge.","Cross-Functional Influence: Act as the ultimate technical authority on compute/sensing during design reviews with the Controls, Perception, and Systems Engineering teams.","Mentorship: Provide deep technical mentorship to electrical and embedded engineers, fostering a culture of rigorous engineering and innovation without the burden of administrative management.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Expertise: * Proven track record of designing custom carrier boards for NVIDIA Jetson or similar high-end compute modules.","Mastery of high-speed digital design (PCIe, DDR4/5, GMSL, 10GbE).","Experience integrating multi-sensor suites with precise hardware-level time synchronization.","Hands-on experience with Functional Safety architecture (ISO 26262 or equivalent).","Tools: Proficiency with Altium Designer (or similar) and hardware simulation tools (SPICE, Ansys, or HyperLynx).","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Education: M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.","Experience: 12+ years of experience in high-performance hardware design, with a focus on robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-04-24T11:14:58-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5988362004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5988362004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5988362004?gh_jid=5988362004","title":"Senior Wire Harness Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["SolidWorks"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","As a Senior Wire Harness Engineer, you are a core technical contributor responsible for the \"nervous system\" of our humanoid platform. You will design, route, and validate the complex wire harnesses that enable Apollo to move, sense, and think. This role requires a strong blend of electrical system knowledge and mechanical integration. You will execute critical power and data distribution designs, ensuring our interconnect systems are robust, manufacturable, and optimized for high reliability in a dynamic electromechanical machine.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIEs","Harness Design & Routing: Design, route, and document complex wire harness assemblies, developing detailed 2D/3D drawings, schematics, and full Bills of Materials (BoMs) using enterprise E-CAD software.","Dynamic Joint Routing: Apply best practices for routing cables across high-DOF (Degree of Freedom) joints. Select wire types, jackets, and shielding materials that survive extreme dynamic environments and high-cycle fatigue.","Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key technical bridge between Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Manufacturing. Optimize harness placement within tight spaces while balancing connector density, serviceability, and thermal constraints.","Design for Excellence (DfX): Drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Assembly (DfA) initiatives to reduce harness complexity, part count, and assembly time. Support the integration of advanced techniques like overmolding and custom backshells.","Testing & Failure Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis on harness and interconnect failures. Participate in DFMEAs and perform hands-on validation (e.g., continuity, Hi-Pot, and pull-force tests) to identify and mitigate hidden failure modes.","Vendor Support: Work closely with the supply chain team and external harness manufacturing partners to clarify technical requirements, resolve DFM feedback, and ensure quality during the transition from prototype to production.","E-CAD & Standardization: Maintain clean component libraries and utilize E-CAD workflows effectively. Help enforce drawing standards and documentation best practices.","Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and assembly technicians, fostering a collaborative culture of engineering rigor.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Subject Matter Expertise: Strong knowledge of High-Speed Data (e.g., GMSL, CAN, Ethernet) and High-Power distribution within a single, space-constrained harness.","Dynamic Routing: Proven track record of designing high-flex cabling for dynamic applications (robotics, aerospace gimbals, automotive doors, or similar).","E-CAD Proficiency: Strong proficiency in modern E-CAD software (e.g., Zuken E3.series, Siemens Capital, SolidWorks Electrical, Rapid Harness, or Altium).","Physics-Based Design: Solid understanding of wire sizing, voltage drop, EMI/EMC shielding principles, signal integrity, and thermal derating in bundled configurations.","Communication: Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to articulate technical trade-offs clearly to cross-functional peers.","Industry Standards: Direct experience with common industry standards for harness manufacturing and quality control","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics with 4+ years of experience designing wire harnesses for complex electromechanical systems","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-05-13T13:03:49-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5988546004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5988546004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5988546004?gh_jid=5988546004","title":"Staff Perception Hardware Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Sunnyvale, CA","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Perception & AI","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["C++","Python"],"advertised_pay":"$240,000 - $288,000","compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is seeking a Staff Perception Hardware Engineer to serve as the execution leader for Apollo’s perception hardware systems. While others may draw the block diagrams, you are the engineer responsible for making sure the physical hardware actually works, scales, and ships.","At the Staff level, you will tackle the most complex, multi-disciplinary bottlenecks in the perception stack. You will lead the hands-on integration, aggressive troubleshooting, and physical validation of high-performance cameras, complex optics, and multi-gigabit data links on a moving, vibrating humanoid. You will act as the \"boots-on-the-ground\" technical authority, leading cross-functional engineering efforts through critical design phases, system bring-up, custom hardware development, ISP tuning, and manufacturing deployment to ensure Apollo perceives the world with unmatched clarity.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","End-to-End System Execution: Lead the physical integration of the robot’s visual perception stack. Drive the transition from prototype designs to fully validated, production-ready camera assemblies, ensuring all FOV, thermal, and mechanical stability targets are met on the physical hardware.","Custom Module Development & Vendor Execution: When off-the-shelf components fall short, define the electrical, optical, and mechanical specifications for custom sensor modules. Drive external optical vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) through the build process, ensuring strict adherence to Apptronik’s standards.","Custom Bring-Up & Validation Plans: Architect and own the comprehensive bring-up, DVT (Design Verification Testing), and End-of-Line (EOL) test plans for all custom-built sensor modules, ensuring they are rigorously validated before they ever integrate into the humanoid platform.","Hands-on ISP Tuning & IQ Validation: Take ownership of the image quality (IQ) on the actual robot. Perform deep, hands-on ISP tuning (auto-exposure, white balance, tone mapping) in real-world environments to ensure the camera data satisfies both the strict requirements of machine learning models and the low-latency needs of human teleoperators.","High-Speed Bring-up & Deep Debugging: Lead the electrical bring-up and validation of the multi-gigabit video backbone (e.g., GMSL2/3, FPD-Link). Serve as the ultimate escalation point for complex, system-level EMI/EMC debugging, using high-speed oscilloscopes and analyzers to track down frame drops and signal integrity issues across dynamic robot joints.","Synchronization Execution: Implement and rigorously measure the hardware-level synchronization across cameras, LiDAR, and IMUs. Prove out sub-microsecond timing accuracy on the physical robot using oscilloscopes and custom test fixtures to guarantee pristine data for visual-inertial odometry (VIO).","Calibration & Fixture Deployment: Design, build, and deploy the physical calibration fixtures and algorithms used to align the optical system. Troubleshoot and resolve complex intrinsic/extrinsic drift issues, ensuring the calibration process scales reliably from the R&D lab to the factory floor.","Cross-Functional Adjudication (DfX): Act as the technical adjudicator in the lab between Industrial Design (ID), Mechanical, and Thermal teams. Drive physical testing and prototyping to resolve conflicts between Apollo's iconic A-surface aesthetics, sensor FOV constraints, and thermal dissipation needs.","Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead complex, cross-functional problem-solving efforts to resolve critical \"line-down\" or \"launch-blocking\" hardware bugs. Mentor senior and junior engineers in the lab, establishing a culture of rigorous physical testing and root-cause analysis.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Shipped Product Focus: A proven track record of taking complex perception hardware—including custom-defined sensor modules—from the breadboard phase all the way through DVT and into mass production.","Vendor Management: Proven experience working directly with optical vendors, CMOS manufacturers, and CMs to define, build, and test custom camera or sensor modules.","Hands-On Troubleshooting Mastery: Expert-level proficiency with high-end lab equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, TDRs). You have a \"sixth sense\" for tracking down ground loops, EMI noise, and intermittent signal integrity issues.","Deep Optical & Image Physics: Deep practical understanding of CMOS sensor tuning, optical lens artifacts (flare, ghosting, distortion), and how to physically mitigate them within tight mechanical enclosures.","System-Level Math & Calibration: Mastery of the linear algebra and 3D geometry underlying multi-camera arrays, stereo baselines, and visual-inertial sensor fusion, with the ability to write scripts (Python/C++) to validate these models on real hardware.","Drive Through Influence: Exceptional ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders (Software, ID, and ME) without direct reporting authority, using empirical data from the lab to drive decisions.","Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \"perfect\" is the enemy of \"shipped,\" knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Experience: Master or Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of hands-on experience integrating and shipping complex vision hardware systems for robotics, autonomous vehicles, or advanced AR/VR platforms.","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","The annual salary range is $240,000 - $288,000 base","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-05-05T11:20:30-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5988698004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5988698004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5988698004?gh_jid=5988698004","title":"Staff Test Engineer - Actuators","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["Isaac Sim","MuJoCo"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are seeking a Staff Test Engineer – Actuation to own the design verification and NPI test process for Apptronik's custom actuator systems. This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary role spanning mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software testing — requiring someone who can independently drive actuator characterization and validation from initial bringup through design verification, and build the test methods and automation that transfer to test ops as programs move into production.","You will design and execute actuator test campaigns, develop robust bringup and calibration workflows, diagnose hardware issues across the full electromechanical stack, and deliver validated, well-documented test processes that are ready for handoff. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and controls engineers — connecting test data to root-cause analysis and hardware design improvements.","KEY RESPONSIBILITIES","Actuator Bringup & Calibration: Lead the bringup process for new actuator hardware — including firmware deployment, motor and encoder calibration, and functional verification. Develop documented, repeatable procedures that can be transferred to test ops for production use.","Design Verification Testing: Plan and execute tests to confirm performance against requirements. Work with design engineering to characterize actuator performance across the operating envelope. Tests span mechanical (e.g., efficiency, stiffness, backlash, life), electrical (e.g., peak current, thermal limits, drive performance), and system-level (e.g., positional accuracy, off-axis loading, effort production) domains. Highlight and resolve gaps in requirements / test plans.","Test Method Development for Production: Work with the Manufacturing Test team to design and validate the production test methods used during NPI.","Test Equipment Operation: Operate and configure dynamometer, benchtop, and custom test setups. Manage fixture configurations and load motor modes across different actuator and gearbox variants.","Failure replication, root cause analysis, design feedback: Replicate failures and feed clear bugs to the design engineering team. Root cause failures when possible and provide design recommendations to improve performance and design for testability.","System Identification: Apply system identification techniques to characterize actuator dynamics — including inertia, friction, bandwidth, and torque constant — providing data that supports both hardware validation and simulation fidelity.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Required Qualifications","Direct hands-on experience testing and characterizing actuators, motors, or gearboxes — including operation of dynamometer or motor test stand systems.","Experience with motor bringup and calibration workflows, with enough firmware and electrical fluency to diagnose calibration and drive faults independently.","Strong cross-disciplinary debugging ability across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains.","Demonstrated experience designing test methods and procedures — including pass/fail criteria and handoff documentation — not just executing pre-written scripts.","Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and motor datasheets.","Experience working in multi-disciplinary hardware teams with fast iteration cycles.","Comfortable operating at staff level: leading technical workstreams, influencing engineering decisions with data, and mentoring others.","Experience transitioning test methods from R&D into production or manufacturing environments.","Preferred Qualifications","Experience with humanoid or legged robot actuator systems.","Familiarity with thermal modeling and thermal test methods for electric motor systems.","Knowledge of motor drive electronics, power electronics, and power stage design margins.","System identification background: frequency-domain analysis, bandwidth measurement, and dynamic model extraction.","Simulation experience (MuJoCo, Isaac Sim/Lab, etc.) and sim-to-real validation workflows.","Docker, scripting, or infrastructure tooling for test automation at scale.","EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE","BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field + 6 years of relevant experience, OR","MS in related field + 4 years of relevant experience, OR","PhD in related field + 2 years of relevant experience.","Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds who can demonstrate equivalent hands-on experience with actuator testing and robotic hardware bringup are strongly encouraged to apply.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-14T11:49:13-04:00","date_posted":"2026-05-05T12:58:41-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5996176004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5996176004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5996176004?gh_jid=5996176004","title":"Senior Electrical Engineer - HRI (Visuals)","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are seeking a highly skilled senior electrical engineer with proven experience designing audio and display systems. In this role, you will drive the electronics development for the human-robot interface in the next generation Apollo robot from concept, through design, and into production. We are primarily interested in candidates who have developed electronics for smart speakers, headphones, teleconference equipment, or robotics.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Define electrical requirements to inform component selection and electronics architecture for the visual elements of the human-robot interface subsystem.","Design, bring up, and test the display and LED lighting PCBAs of Apollo, including display interfaces, LED driver circuits, and the associated microcontroller, power, and communications electronics.","Translate industrial design and UX intent into measurable electrical and optical requirements, and verify the hardware against them.","Design for EMI/EMC compliance and partner with the team’s EMI/EMC engineer and safety engineering to support the necessary certifications (e.g., UL, CE, FCC).","Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs.","Develop comprehensive validation and test plans (DVT/PVT), design necessary test fixtures, and execute rigorous electrical, thermal, and photometric testing to confirm compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards.","Own the entire lifecycle of the visual HRI hardware, from initial concept and architecture definition through design, prototyping, validation, production release, and ongoing support.","Manage 3rd party relationships with component suppliers, contract manufacturers, and external design services.","Lead and mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for mixed signal hardware design, documentation, processes, and troubleshooting.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","PCB Tools: expert proficiency with modern schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer) for complex mixed signal boards.","LED Drive Electronics: hands-on experience with LED driver circuits, RGB LED arrays, brightness and color control, and LED thermal management.","Display Electronics: experience integrating display modules, including common display interfaces (e.g., MIPI-DSI, LVDS), backlight drivers, and display power sequencing.","Embedded Hardware: microcontroller-based board design with common serial interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB), and the ability to bring up boards alongside firmware engineers.","Testing and Validation: ability to design and execute electrical and optical validation tests (luminance, color/ΔE, uniformity, and viewing-angle measurements with colorimeters, spectroradiometers, or imaging photometers).","Nice to have: experience working with industrial and mechanical design on optics and light integration.","Nice to have: familiarity with functional safety concepts as applied to electronics (e.g., ISO 13849 awareness).","Nice to have: understanding of display reliability and lifetime considerations.","Nice to have: experience with user-input or short-range sensing circuits for operator interfaces.","Nice to have: familiarity with audio electronics (speakers, microphones, amplifiers).","Nice to have: experience with projection or laser-based display electronics (e.g., DLP, LCoS, or MEMS scanning), including laser diode drive circuits and laser eye-safety classification (IEC 60825).","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.","At least 5 years of industry experience in designing display or LED lighting electronics (consumer electronics, automotive lighting/HMI, wearables, or robotics.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-05-14T10:04:30-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-5997414004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-5997414004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5997414004?gh_jid=5997414004","title":"Hardware Test Engineer – Dexterity","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":["Python","SolidWorks"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to join Apptronik's Dexterity R&D program, focused on the development and validation of robotic hand hardware. This is a hands-on role spanning mechanical, electrical, and system-level testing, with responsibility for test strategy, test planning, fixture design, and test execution.","This role sits inside the development team, not downstream of it. You will assemble test articles, run tests from component through system level, and feed results directly back into the design process. You will also consult on testability early in the design cycle, with additional contributions to harnessing and PLM. A good fit for someone who wants to be close to the hardware and involved in how it evolves.","KEY RESPONSIBILITIES","Test Strategy & Planning: Help define what needs to be validated across the Dexterity hardware program and translate design requirements into structured test plans at the component, sub-assembly, and system levels.","Test Plan Authoring: Write test plans and procedures covering objectives, setup, instrumentation, pass/fail criteria, and data requirements, with traceability from requirements through results.","Test Article Assembly: Assemble and configure test articles from prototype hardware, including instrumented builds and revision-controlled configurations, in close coordination with ME and EE.","Test Execution: Execute tests from individual components (joints, linkages, actuators, sensors) through integrated system-level evaluations. Collect, process, and analyze data with attention to measurement quality.","Results Reporting & Recommendations: Produce structured test reports with findings and recommendations that connect results to design implications, not just pass/fail outcomes.","Design for Test Consulting: Engage with ME and EE during the design phase to identify instrumentation needs, access requirements, and fixture interfaces before hardware is built.","Test Fixture Design & Fabrication: Design and build custom test fixtures and benchtop setups appropriate for an R&D environment, iterating as hardware evolves.","Harnessing Support: Support the design, assembly, and documentation of wiring harnesses for Dexterity prototype hardware, ensuring routing, strain relief, and test-access requirements are met.","PLM Engagement: Use the PLM system to manage test documentation, track hardware revisions, and keep test records aligned with the current hardware configuration.","Root-Cause Analysis & Feedback: Diagnose test failures and anomalies with structured, data-driven analysis and provide clear feedback to design teams.","Embedded Team Participation: Participate in design reviews, contribute to hardware decisions, and maintain active feedback loops with ME, EE, firmware, and controls engineers throughout the development cycle.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Required Qualifications","Hands-on experience testing mechanical or electromechanical hardware, including setup, instrumentation, data collection, and analysis.","Ability to write structured test plans with clear pass/fail criteria and traceable documentation.","Experience designing and building test fixtures or benchtop test setups.","Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and component datasheets.","Familiarity with data acquisition systems and benchtop instruments (force/torque sensors, encoders, DAQs).","Experience on multi-disciplinary hardware teams with fast iteration cycles.","Systematic approach to debugging and root-cause analysis.","Python competency for data processing and analysis.","Ability to leverage AI agents for debug and development support","Preferred Qualifications","Experience with robotic hand, gripper, or dexterous manipulation hardware.","Familiarity with wire harnessing: routing, connector selection, and strain relief.","Experience with a PLM system (e.g., Arena, Windchill, Teamcenter).","CAD experience (e.g., SolidWorks, Onshape) for fixture design and drawing review.","Background in mechanism characterization: stiffness, backlash, friction, or range of motion.","Experience testing or characterizing electromechanical linear actuators, including force output, stroke, speed, and backdrivability.","Prior experience in an R&D or prototype development environment.","EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE","BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field + 3 years of relevant experience; MS + 1 year.","Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds who can demonstrate equivalent hands-on experience are strongly encouraged to apply.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-05-15T17:48:05-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6008787004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6008787004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6008787004?gh_jid=6008787004","title":"Staff MLOps Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Onsite - Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["C++","Python","MuJoCo","Rust"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is seeking a Staff MLOps Engineer to own the technical direction of our MLOps platform — the system of record for datasets, experiments, model artifacts, and serving paths that connects teleoperation data collection on one side to deployed autonomy on Apollo on the other. In this role, you will set the architecture for the platform layer above the training cluster: dataset lifecycle, experiment tracking, model registry, evaluation harnesses, and the serving / packaging path that delivers trained policies to robots in the field. You will lead by influence across MLOps, Autonomy, Data Platform, and TeleOp — establishing the standards, contracts, and tooling that turn one-off research code into a repeatable, auditable pipeline from data to deployed model. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, not a management position; you will be a primary contributor while mentoring the engineers around you, and partnering closely with the Training Infrastructure engineer who owns the cluster layer beneath the platform.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES","Platform Architecture & Ownership","Technical Direction: Own the technical direction for the MLOps platform — define subsystem interfaces, drive architecture decisions, and establish engineering standards for how datasets, experiments, and models move through Apptronik's systems.","Cross-Team Authority: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Autonomy, Data Platform, and TeleOp on all matters of model lifecycle and platform contracts.","Dataset Lifecycle & Versioning","Versioning & Lineage: Design and operate the dataset layer end-to-end — versioning, lineage, splits, and labeling-integration handoff.","Reproducibility: Ensure every trained model can be traced back to the exact data and code that produced it.","Model Registry & Artifact Management","Registry: Build and operate a first-class model registry — versioned artifacts, metadata, evaluation results, lineage, and approval workflows.","Promotion Path: Define the promotion path from \"trained\" to \"qualified\" to \"deployed to robot.\"","Evaluation & Qualification Harnesses","Automated Evaluation: Define the offline benchmarks, simulation rollouts, and policy-gating harnesses that any model must pass before reaching Apollo.","Metrics Framework: Develop the metrics framework that the autonomy team trusts to gate releases.","Serving, Packaging & Deployment to Robot","On-Robot Path: Own the path from registered model to running inference on Apollo — packaging (ONNX, TensorRT, torch.compile), versioning on-robot, rollback, and observability of deployed policy behavior.","Telemetry Seam: Coordinate with Connect and Data Platform on the deploy-and-telemetry seam back from the fleet.","Mentorship & Cross-Functional Leadership","Mentorship: Mentor mid-level and senior engineers on the MLOps team through code review, design review, and direct collaboration.","Influence: Partner with the Training Infrastructure engineer on the cluster/platform contract, and influence research workflows across Autonomy to standardize on the platform's primitives.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Deep proficiency in Python and at least one systems-level language (Go, Rust, or C++), with demonstrated ability to make and defend architectural tradeoffs in production ML platforms","Proven experience owning and delivering an MLOps platform end-to-end — dataset lifecycle, experiment tracking, model registry, evaluation, and serving — at a company that ships models to production","Expertise across the model lifecycle: dataset versioning (DVC, LakeFS, Delta, or equivalent), experiment tracking (MLflow, W&B, Determined), model registry, and policy serving","Strong background designing service-oriented systems on Kubernetes; comfortable with the contract between platform APIs and underlying compute infrastructure","Experience defining evaluation and qualification frameworks for ML models where the cost of a regression is high (robotics, safety-critical, or production-customer-facing)","Experience leading technical projects end-to-end: architecture, implementation, validation, and iteration","Demonstrated ability to lead by influence across teams — setting standards that other engineers adopt voluntarily, and mentoring engineers around you","Proficiency with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), Docker, Git, and modern CI/CD workflows","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field preferred; Bachelor's considered with exceptional experience.","8+ years of professional software engineering experience in ML platforms or related infrastructure, OR 4+ years of direct, hands-on experience owning an MLOps platform that shipped models to production.","Preferred Qualifications:","Experience deploying ML models to edge or embedded targets (on-device inference, ONNX Runtime, TensorRT, robot fleets)","Experience with RL training and evaluation infrastructure for embodied agents (rollout workers, replay buffers, sim-eval harnesses)","Familiarity with humanoid robotics, dexterous manipulation, or teleoperation data domains","Experience with simulation-in-the-loop evaluation (IsaacSim, MuJoCo, or equivalent)","Familiarity with policy gating, shadow deployments, or staged rollout strategies for autonomy","Open-source contributions to MLOps platform tooling (MLflow, BentoML, KServe, Ray Serve, etc.)","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-05-28T22:19:52-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6016652004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6016652004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6016652004?gh_jid=6016652004","title":"Hardware Integration Engineer - Dexterity","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":["Python"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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:","Apptronik is seeking a Hardware Integration Engineer dedicated to the development and synthesis of our robotic end-effectors. The hands are the primary interface between our humanoid robot, Apollo, and the physical world. This role is highly interdisciplinary, sitting at the intersection of mechanical kinematics, embedded electronics, and grasping software.","You will be responsible for bringing complex, highly articulated robotic hands from CAD to reality. This involves solving extreme packaging challenges, integrating sensors, routing delicate high-flex wire harnesses, and leading the electro-mechanical bring-up of the hand subsystem. You will ensure that all components works in perfect harmony to achieve human-level dexterity and robust industrial reliability.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:","Hardware Bring-Up & Diagnostics: Own the initial power-on, functional check, and system diagnostics for new prototype hardware and assemblies. Quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve electrical and mechanical integration issues.","System Calibration: Develop and execute procedures for hands calibration, including kinematic and dynamic calibration, to ensure the robot's hands model is precisely aligned with its software control stack.","Component & Assembly Testing: Conduct verification tests at both the component level (e.g., actuators, sensors) and the full assembly level (full hands) to validate performance, durability, and reliability.","HIL Testbed Ownership: Take full ownership of HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Testbed Development, designing, building, and maintaining sophisticated automated test environments for rapid, robust, and repeatable verification of new hardware and software.","Data Analysis & Reporting: Meticulously record, analyze, and report all test results. Provide clear, data-driven feedback and bug reports to the Mechanical and Electrical design teams.","Act as the technical bridge between Mechanical Design (kinematics/packaging), Electrical Engineering (motor controllers), and Autonomy (grasping/manipulation algorithms).","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:","Proven hands-on expertise with hardware bring-up, measurement tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies), and debugging interfaces.","Understanding of robot kinematics and dynamics necessary for calibration.","Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) and technical documentation software.","Ability to read and interpret detailed electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.","A meticulous, detail-oriented approach to testing and documentation.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:","Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.","3+ years of experience in hardware integration, testing, and validation for complex electromechanical systems (robotics, aerospace, or automotive preferred).","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-06-08T18:23:26-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6017400004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6017400004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6017400004?gh_jid=6017400004","title":"Principal Electrical Engineer - Compute and Sensing ","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Sunnyvale, CA","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":"$295,000 - $330,000","compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is seeking a world-class Principal Compute & Sensing Engineer to serve as the lead architect for the \"nervous system\" of the Apollo humanoid robot. This is a top-tier technical role for an expert who can design and implement the high-performance compute and sensory backbone required for general-purpose robotics. You will be responsible for the end-to-end hardware architecture—from NVIDIA Jetson-based carrier designs to the electrical integration of complex perception suites—ensuring that Apollo is powerful, redundant, and functionally safe.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Primary Architect: Own the end-to-end design of Apollo’s safe compute architecture. Select core processing elements (SoCs, FPGAs, MCUs) and design system-level redundancy to meet real-time performance requirements.","High-Performance PCB Design: Lead the design and validation of custom carrier boards for high-performance modules (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson). Expertly manage power delivery networks (PDN), thermal dissipation strategies, and high-speed signal integrity for complex interfaces.","Manufacturing & Reliability: Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) for compute modules, ensuring they can withstand the high-vibration and dynamic thermal environments of a mobile humanoid robot.","Multi-Modal Sensing: Define the electrical architecture for a full perception stack, including LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, and tactile sensors.","Data Pipeline Optimization: Architect the high-bandwidth pipelines and synchronization protocols required for sensor fusion. Manage complex communication interfaces (GigE, GMSL2, USB 3.0, MIPI) to ensure low-latency data delivery to the perception software.","Safety Architecture: Drive the physical and logical architecture decisions required to meet Functional Safety standards Fail-Safe Systems: Design hardware-level redundancy, fail-safe mechanisms, and Built-In Tests (BIT) to achieve required safety integrity levels (ASIL/SIL) for operation in human-occupied environments.","Diagnostics: Implement robust hardware diagnostics to monitor the health of the compute and sensing backbone in real-time.","Multi-Generational Roadmap: Define the long-term technical roadmap for Apollo’s compute and sensing evolution, identifying emerging technologies (e.g., new SoCs or sensor modalities) that will keep Apptronik at the cutting edge.","Cross-Functional Influence: Act as the ultimate technical authority on compute/sensing during design reviews with the Controls, Perception, and Systems Engineering teams.","Mentorship: Provide deep technical mentorship to electrical and embedded engineers, fostering a culture of rigorous engineering and innovation without the burden of administrative management.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Expertise: * Proven track record of designing custom carrier boards for NVIDIA Jetson or similar high-end compute modules.","Mastery of high-speed digital design (PCIe, DDR4/5, GMSL, 10GbE).","Experience integrating multi-sensor suites with precise hardware-level time synchronization.","Hands-on experience with Functional Safety architecture (ISO 26262 or equivalent).","Tools: Proficiency with Altium Designer (or similar) and hardware simulation tools (SPICE, Ansys, or HyperLynx).","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Education: M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.","Experience: 12+ years of experience in high-performance hardware design, with a focus on robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace.","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","The annual salary range is $295,000 - $330,000 base","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-06-09T11:17:32-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6107174004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6107174004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6107174004?gh_jid=6107174004","title":"Firmware Engineer - Actuation ","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":["C++","Python","Simulink"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are seeking a Firmware Engineer to help develop actuation and motor control firmware for humanoid robots. You will collaborate with our existing actuation firmware team to design, implement, optimize, and test brushless motor control firmware, real-time current and torque control loops, and the embedded systems that bring our actuators to life. You will contribute to system identification, controller tuning, and hard real-time performance optimization across a fleet of actuators deployed in production humanoids. You will support hardware bring-up, contribute to HIL and SIL test strategies for actuation, and help own firmware quality and reliability as we scale from prototypes to fleets of hundreds and thousands of devices in the field. As you grow on the team, you will participate in code and design reviews and contribute to the architectural direction of our actuation stack alongside your peers.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Collaborate with controls, systems, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to architect the next generation of humanoid actuators.","Collaborate with the actuation firmware team to develop, deploy, and maintain motor control firmware, including field-oriented control (FOC), current controllers, and torque control for BLDC and other brushless motor topologies.","Contribute to system identification, plant modeling, and controller tuning for production actuators, ensuring consistent performance across units, temperature, and load conditions.","Help shape and execute the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing strategy to validate actuation performance, safety, and reliability at scale.","Design and implement fault detection, fault injection, and recovery mechanisms for safety-critical motor control systems.","Help drive firmware quality, reliability, and field performance for fleets of hundreds to thousands of actuators deployed in production humanoid robots, including telemetry, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis of field failures.","Work with cross-functional engineering teams to bring up actuation hardware from prototype through production.","Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and pair debugging; help raise the bar for firmware quality across the team.","Contribute to technical decision-making on tooling, processes, and architectural patterns that scale with the team and product.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience; Master's degree with a focus on controls or motor drives is especially valued.","Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience developing production-grade embedded software, with experience contributing to firmware systems from concept through deployment.","Proficiency in C/C++; working knowledge of Python, Docker, and Git.","Experience developing motor control firmware for BLDC or other brushless motors, including field-oriented control (FOC), current control, and torque control.","Hands-on experience developing hard real-time embedded firmware in production environments.","Experience deploying firmware to devices in the field, including exposure to telemetry, diagnostics, and field reliability.","Experience with EtherCAT for real-time motor control communications.","Strong hardware debugging skills using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.","Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics (Altium Designer preferred) and hardware datasheets.","Experience with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, UART, RS485, and CAN.","Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a desire to grow technical leadership within a team setting.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Experience with humanoid robotics, industrial robotics, or other high-performance servo applications.","Strong fundamentals in classical and modern control theory, with hands-on experience in system identification and controller tuning for production motor drives.","Experience developing in C and C++ for TI C2000 microcontrollers.","Familiarity with safety-critical embedded system design standards, including MISRA C and ISO 26262.","Experience with model-based design tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) for control design and code generation.","Experience with encoder and current sensing front ends, and gate driver ICs (e.g., DRV8353).","Contributions to firmware tooling, build systems, or developer infrastructure.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-07-02T17:07:38-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6111745004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6111745004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6111745004?gh_jid=6111745004","title":"Staff Electrical Engineer - Compute","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Compute Engineer to lead the design and implementation of the next-generation compute solution for our humanoid robot platform. In this pivotal role, you will be the technical lead responsible for architecting a compute solution that meets our most demanding requirements for real-time performance, sensor bandwidth, and, most critically, functional safety.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Lead the architectural design of the robot's next-generation compute solution, from high-level system architecture to component-level selection.","Define and validate compute requirements based on the needs of complex robotics algorithms, including motion control, perception, and AI tasks.","Develop a robust and scalable solution capable of handling high-bandwidth data from a wide array of sensors","Design for functional safety from the ground up, implementing redundant systems, fail-safe mechanisms, and diagnostic features to meet or exceed industry safety standards.","Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software, electrical, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration of the compute solution with the overall robot platform.","Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis to optimize the compute stack for maximum efficiency and thermal management.","Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer high-speed PCBs for integration of advanced System-on-Modules (SoMs) like NVIDIA Orin.","Lead efforts in high-speed signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis, modeling, and validation.","Knowledge of compute and processor power requirements, power trees, PMICs, and power sequencing.","Drive the selection and qualification of critical components, including SoMs, memory, storage (NVMe/eMMC), high-speed interconnects, and peripheral interfaces.","Develop comprehensive validation and test plans (DVT/PVT), design necessary test fixtures, and execute rigorous testing to confirm compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards (e.g., FCC, CE).","Stay abreast of the latest advancements in embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and robotics compute hardware to inform future design decisions.","Own the entire lifecycle of complex compute hardware systems, from initial concept and architecture definition through design, prototyping, validation, production release, and ongoing support.","Act as a technical leader and mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior and senior engineers on best practices for complex hardware design and troubleshooting.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Proven experience in architecting and shipping complex, high-performance compute solutions for robotics, autonomous systems, or similar applications.","Deep understanding of functional safety principles and standards (e.g. IEC 61508) and experience with safety-critical design.","Expertise in a variety of compute platforms, including but not limited to, NVIDIA Jetson, Intel, and other high-performance embedded systems.","Strong knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS), multi-core processing, and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN).","Experience with sensor bandwidth management and high-speed data transfer.","Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to engineering.","Experience with humanoid robotics is a significant plus.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.","10+ years of experience in embedded systems or robotics compute design.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-07-08T12:53:58-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6111750004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6111750004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6111750004?gh_jid=6111750004","title":"Staff Electrical Engineer - Compute","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Sunnyvale, Ca","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":"$210,000 - $235,000","compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Compute Engineer to lead the design and implementation of the next-generation compute solution for our humanoid robot platform. In this pivotal role, you will be the technical lead responsible for architecting a compute solution that meets our most demanding requirements for real-time performance, sensor bandwidth, and, most critically, functional safety.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Lead the architectural design of the robot's next-generation compute solution, from high-level system architecture to component-level selection.","Define and validate compute requirements based on the needs of complex robotics algorithms, including motion control, perception, and AI tasks.","Develop a robust and scalable solution capable of handling high-bandwidth data from a wide array of sensors","Design for functional safety from the ground up, implementing redundant systems, fail-safe mechanisms, and diagnostic features to meet or exceed industry safety standards.","Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software, electrical, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration of the compute solution with the overall robot platform.","Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis to optimize the compute stack for maximum efficiency and thermal management.","Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer high-speed PCBs for integration of advanced System-on-Modules (SoMs) like NVIDIA Orin.","Lead efforts in high-speed signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis, modeling, and validation.","Knowledge of compute and processor power requirements, power trees, PMICs, and power sequencing.","Drive the selection and qualification of critical components, including SoMs, memory, storage (NVMe/eMMC), high-speed interconnects, and peripheral interfaces.","Develop comprehensive validation and test plans (DVT/PVT), design necessary test fixtures, and execute rigorous testing to confirm compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards (e.g., FCC, CE).","Stay abreast of the latest advancements in embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and robotics compute hardware to inform future design decisions.","Own the entire lifecycle of complex compute hardware systems, from initial concept and architecture definition through design, prototyping, validation, production release, and ongoing support.","Act as a technical leader and mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior and senior engineers on best practices for complex hardware design and troubleshooting.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Proven experience in architecting and shipping complex, high-performance compute solutions for robotics, autonomous systems, or similar applications.","Deep understanding of functional safety principles and standards (e.g. IEC 61508) and experience with safety-critical design.","Expertise in a variety of compute platforms, including but not limited to, NVIDIA Jetson, Intel, and other high-performance embedded systems.","Strong knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS), multi-core processing, and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN).","Experience with sensor bandwidth management and high-speed data transfer.","Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to engineering.","Experience with humanoid robotics is a significant plus.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.","10+ years of experience in embedded systems or robotics compute design.","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","The annual salary range is $210,000 - $235,000","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-07-08T14:49:33-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6118867004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6118867004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6118867004?gh_jid=6118867004","title":"Senior Electrical Engineer - Dexterity","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 experienced senior and junior electrical engineers to drive our electronics developments for the end effectors of the Apollo humanoid robot. We are primarily interested in candidates who have developed electronics for robotic end effectors, prosthetics, and wearables. In this job role, you will own electronic systems from ideation through design, testing, and into mass production.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Electronics Architect from Concept to Production: Architect, design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs. Rapid prototyping of electrical systems at both system and board levels. Generate design documentation such as schematics, block diagrams, test plans and procedures, fabrication and assembly drawings. Execute design work under the supervision of program management, systems engineers, and technical leads. Align technical implementation and execution with company goals.","Validation & Evaluation Criteria: Develop and execute comprehensive validation and test plans (DVT/PVT). Design necessary test fixtures and utilize advanced laboratory equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to rigorously evaluate prototypes and ensure strict compliance with performance, safety, and reliability specifications.","Root-Cause Analysis & Debugging: Assess unusual circumstances, creative failure modes, and hardware/firmware defects. Use sophisticated debugging techniques to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions.","Lifecycle Management & Vendor Alignment: Own the entire component lifecycle through PLM systems, managing third-party relationships with hardware vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure successful production scaling and design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFA).","Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including technical lead, project managers, software, mechanical, thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing. Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services. Act as a mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting.Technical Leadership: Drive project execution with leadership, program management, and engineering peers. Define component roadmaps with product managers, systems engineers, and technical leads. Lead debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution. Align technical implementation and execution with company goals. Drive consensus with stakeholders on critical design and compliance decisions. Provide work breakdowns and time estimations to inform project execution.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Experience with end effectors/end of arm tooling (EOAT), prosthetics, wearables, motor drives, firmware, communication protocols (Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, etc.), and wiring harnesses.","Competent in CAD tools including Altium, or similar tools.","Experience with developing and maintaining CAD design rules.","Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena and TeamCenter.","Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build.","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 US and internationally.","Knowledge of three-phase PMSM/BLDC motor controls, field-oriented control (FOC), advanced switching topologies (FET/GaN), thermal analysis and design, power protection schemes (efuses, bus sizing), and sensor integration.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.","At least 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-07-17T11:34:41-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6119186004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6119186004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6119186004?gh_jid=6119186004","title":"Director of Product Management, Software","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Mountain View, California, United States","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Software & Simulation","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":"$315,000-$350,000","compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","The Head of Product Management, Software leads product management for all of Apptronik's on and off-robot software, spanning the autonomy, simulation, software platforms, and cloud deployed tools. You own the software product vision, partnering closely with engineering and research leadership to develop and execute the software roadmap. You’ll build and lead a team of product managers who translate market demands and customer use cases into executable roadmaps. You are accountable for software products across their full lifecycle, from research and definition through deployment, field operation, and continuous improvement across a fleet.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Build, lead, and develop the software product management team: hire, coach, and set the standards for how software products are managed.","Partner with software engineering and research leadership to develop and maintain the software roadmap: scope, sequencing, and priorities across all levels of the stack.","Define the commercial software strategy, including packaging, pricing enablement, and features that drive recurring revenue (SaaS/RaaS).","Partner with user experience (UX) leadership to ensure fleet management software is intuitive for enterprise operators.","Establish roadmap governance, prioritization frameworks, and metrics discipline across the team, holding product managers accountable to customer-connected, outcome-driven roadmaps.","Define and track portfolio-level product and program health metrics, and represent software product status in executive reviews.","Partner with engineering to create evaluation, field-testing, and release-readiness criteria, providing oversight on all software go/no-go decisions.","Own the software product lifecycle beyond launch: over-the-air updates, fleet-wide observability and performance, field-issue resolution, and versioning and deprecation.","Drive build-versus-buy and in-house-versus-partner decisions across software components and models, weighing capability, cost, time-to-market, and long-term control.","Lead engagement with software and technology partners and vendors at the product level on requirements, feasibility, integration, and support.","Align with data collection operations and the ML and AI teams on data strategy: what to collect, why, and the quality bar that feeds model development.","Align with hardware product leadership across the hardware/software divide so systems are defined, sequenced, and integrated coherently.","Partner with safety, quality, and compliance teams to ensure software meets applicable standards and that failure modes and field risks are addressed.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Proven track record building and leading product management teams.","Deep software product fluency across the lifecycle: from research and definition through deployment, field operation, and continuous improvement, including evaluation and release management.","Experience with autonomous robots, autonomous vehicles, or similar complex software systems enabling fluency at the hardware/software co-development boundary.","Working understanding of the robot software stack: autonomy and AI, perception and navigation, simulation, platform and middleware, and the constraints of edge deployment.","Experience delivering cloud-based software products and services, including the cloud-to-edge architecture that connects a deployed fleet to backend systems.","A keen eye for build-versus-buy and in-house-versus-partner decisions across components and models.","Strong analytical skills with metrics discipline for performance tracking and data-driven decision-making.","Excellent verbal and written communication, translating technical insight into business impact for engineering and executive audiences.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or MBA helpful.","At least 10 years of experience in product management or engineering, including 5+ years leading product managers, with a track record of shipping complex software products.","PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS","Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.","Ability to spend time in labs and test environments, and to travel to deployment and customer sites as needed.","Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.","Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate.","The annual salary range for this position is - $315,000-$350,000","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-07-17T18:57:16-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6121684004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6121684004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6121684004?gh_jid=6121684004","title":"Staff Technical Program Manager","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Sunnyvale, CA","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":"$250,000-$285,000","compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are looking for a seasoned Staff Technical Program Manager to be the first TPM in our newly opened Sunnyvale, CA office. This is a high-autonomy, high-visibility role at the intersection of AI/ML infrastructure, robot perception, and strategic partnerships. You will lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning ML operations and perception for humanoid robotics, while serving as the primary program interface to one of our most important strategic AI partners — ensuring crisp communication, aligned priorities, and delivery against shared goals.","As the first TPM on the ground in Sunnyvale, you will wear many hats: standing up program structure for a new site, driving ML and perception program execution, and shaping how Apptronik collaborates with world-class external AI teams. You will set the strategic direction for how these programs are planned and executed, drive alignment between executive stakeholders and engineering leadership, and help scale the program management function as the Sunnyvale team grows.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","New Site Program Leadership: Serve as the first TPM in the Sunnyvale office. Establish program management structure, cadences, and operating rhythms for a new and rapidly growing site, while staying tightly connected to Austin-based engineering and program leadership.","MLOps Program Ownership: Own end-to-end execution of ML infrastructure and operations programs — including data pipelines, training and evaluation infrastructure, model release processes, and the tooling that enables rapid, reliable iteration on robot learning systems.","Perception Program Leadership: Lead and TPM the perception team's program execution for humanoid robotics — driving roadmaps execution, milestones, and cross-functional integration of perception capabilities into the full robot stack.","Strategic Partner Interface: Act as the primary program conduit to a key strategic AI partner. Ensure clear, proactive, bidirectional communication; translate partner needs into internal execution plans; track joint milestones and deliverables; and ensure Apptronik is consistently meeting partner expectations while advocating for Apptronik's priorities.","Ownership: Own program execution end to end. Set strategic direction, identify resource requirements, and be accountable for executing on company goals and roadmap. Challenge assumptions at the org level and foster a results-driven culture.","Orchestration: Partner directly with engineering leadership to execute solutions and adapt quickly when priorities shift. Coordinate across engineering, research, operations, and executive leadership — internally and externally — to keep all stakeholders aligned and informed.","Communication: Proactively communicate program status, risks, trade-offs, and decisions to executive stakeholders and partner counterparts. Clearly articulate requirements, goals, and milestones across teams and up to leadership.","Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and develop other TPMs as the Sunnyvale team scales. Define and continuously improve program management practices, frameworks, and tooling that elevate the entire function.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","MLOps & ML Infrastructure Program Leadership — Deep experience running programs across the ML lifecycle: data collection and curation, training and evaluation infrastructure, edge inference and model deployment, and the data pipelines that enable robot skill learning at scale. Fluency in the tooling, workflows, and failure modes of modern ML systems spanning cloud and edge.","Perception Systems Experience — Demonstrated ability to lead programs for perception and sensing teams (computer vision, sensor fusion, tactile and multi-modal sensing, state estimation, scene understanding), ideally for robotics or other real-world systems.","Partner & External Stakeholder Management — Proven success serving as the program interface to external technical partners: managing joint roadmaps, resolving cross-org dependencies, and building trust through consistent, transparent communication.","Hands-On Technical Partnership — Deep ability to engage with engineering and research teams on architectural decisions, interface definition, and complex technical problem-solving — operating as a peer to engineering leadership, not just managing schedules.","Comfort with Ambiguity & Breadth — Willingness and ability to wear many hats as one of the initial hires at a new site: program execution, site operations, partner management, and function building, often in the same week.","System-Level Product Development Leadership — Experience leading hardware + software product life cycles from concept through deployment, across multiple concurrent programs.","Cross-Disciplinary System Integration — Expert-level experience coordinating AI/ML, software, firmware, controls, and hardware teams to deliver fully integrated, sophisticated systems.","New Technology Introduction — Demonstrated success maturing novel technologies from prototype toward scalable deployment, including subsystem qualification, reliability, and supplier/partner co-development models.","Program Execution & Results Orientation — Strong track record of driving measurable outcomes at scale, managing critical path and interdependencies across portfolios, and delivering against company roadmap goals.","Influence in Resource-Constrained Environments — Proven ability to align product, engineering, research, and executive teams, prioritize across competing demands, and execute successfully in fast-paced, limited-resource settings.","Strategic Thinking — Ability to translate company strategy into actionable program plans and influence roadmap decisions through data-driven insight.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Physics required","10+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering management, including leading cross-functional teams across ML/AI and software, with demonstrated experience operating at a senior or staff level","Preferred: Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or embodied AI","Preferred: Direct experience with robot learning, manipulation/dexterous systems, modeling, or large-scale ML data and training programs","Preferred: Experience with edge AI inference platforms and embedded systems integration","Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science","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","The annual compensation range for this position is $250,000-$285,000.","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-07-23T17:38:53-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6126593004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6126593004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6126593004?gh_jid=6126593004","title":"Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are seeking an experienced Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to join our team as the first member of our technical accounting function. This position will support us as we work to build and deploy some of the coolest robots on Earth.","Reporting directly to the Controller, you will serve as the Company's technical accounting and financial reporting leader, acting as the primary resource for complex accounting matters and the accounting implications of new business initiatives. You will partner closely with Finance, FP&A, Legal, Operations, Engineering, executive leadership, external auditors, and outside consultants to support the Company's continued growth.","As the first dedicated technical accounting hire, you will establish and maintain the Company's accounting policy framework, prepare technical accounting analyses, support financial reporting and audit activities, drive public-company readiness initiatives, and build the technical accounting function from the ground up, with the opportunity to grow and lead that function as the Company scales.","We offer a competitive compensation package, health benefits, and paid time off, as well as a hybrid work schedule at our location in north Austin.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Serve as the Company's subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and lead the research, interpretation, and application of complex accounting standards to company activities, including:","Revenue recognition, including hardware, software, and service arrangements","Manufacturing and inventory-related accounting matters","Capitalized software costs and research and development activities","Stock-based compensation","Equity and financing transactions, including convertible instruments","Lessee and lessor arrangements","International operations","Business combinations and strategic transactions","Lead the preparation of high-quality technical accounting memos, accounting policies, financial statements, and associated disclosures, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and supporting the Company's evolving business model and growth initiatives.","Own the technical accounting and financial reporting aspects of the Company's annual audit and support public-company preparation efforts should the Company pursue an IPO, including disclosure processes, internal controls, and future SEC reporting requirements.","Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, and executive leadership to evaluate new products, customer arrangements, strategic partnerships, financing activities, and other significant transactions, providing practical accounting guidance during business decision-making.","Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and third-party specialists to support technical accounting conclusions and regulatory compliance.","Support the monthly and quarterly close processes for technical accounting matters and help develop scalable processes, policies, and controls to support a rapidly growing organization.","Assist the CFO and Controller with special projects, Board and management presentations, strategic initiatives, and other financial reporting and accounting matters as needed.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Hands-on experience with revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, equity and financing transactions, and software capitalization","Demonstrated proficiency in researching and applying complex accounting guidance","Strong written communication skills, including drafting technical accounting memoranda and financial statement disclosures","Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders and management","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance","CPA designation required, with current knowledge of U.S. GAAP principles and their practical application","10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a Big 4 or national public accounting firm and meaningful technical accounting/financial reporting experience in industry, operating at the Senior Manager or Director level","Preferred Qualifications","Experience in high-growth technology, robotics, manufacturing, AI, hardware, and/or R&D-intensive environments, including exposure to inventory, capitalized manufacturing costs, and other hardware-related accounting matters","Experience supporting companies through IPO readiness, SEC reporting, public-company preparation, or other significant capital markets transactions","Experience with lessor accounting or hardware-as-a-service / usage-based commercial models","Attributes","A high degree of initiative, ownership, and self-reliance, appropriate to being the first member of the technical accounting team","A practical and collaborative mindset, suited to a highly fluid environment","Comfort operating in an entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes, limited infrastructure, and significant cross-functional collaboration","Ability to build scalable processes and frameworks from the ground up","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-07-24T11:07:18-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6131831004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6131831004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6131831004?gh_jid=6131831004","title":"Senior Electrical Engineer - Apollo 2","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team at Apptronik, focusing on our Apollo 2 humanoid robot platform. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving design, process, and performance improvements across the entire robotic system, from individual components to the full-stack assembly. This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a passion for robotics and a proven track record of optimizing complex electrical systems.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES","PCBA Design for Excellence","Provide feedback and develop processes for design for manufacturing and test (DFM, DFT) for PCBAs and wiring harnesses.","Work with supply chain to manage bills of materials (BOM), component sourcing, and component substitutions.","Work with vendors and manufacturing leading up to design release, at design release, and during initial builds.","Support electrical engineering team on new designs as needed.","Debug Specialist","Conduct root cause analysis on system failures, performance issues, and production inefficiencies to implement robust solutions.","Coordinate and implement root cause corrective actions.","Develop design documentation to support system bring-up and system field deployment.","Define and support compliance, EMI, EMC, safety, and reliability testing as needed.","Leader for Electrical Engineering Development Processes","Lead continuous improvement initiatives for the Apollo humanoid robot, identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement in design, manufacturing, and field support.","Maintain processes for design release, product lifecycle management, manufacturing team support, engineering change orders.","Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers, to integrate improvements seamlessly.","Develop and implement best practices for electrical assembly, testing, and quality control.","Document all design changes and improvements thoroughly, ensuring clear communication and knowledge transfer.","Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena","Competent in CAD tools including Altium, or similar tools","Experience with developing and maintaining CAD design rules","Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build","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 US and internationally","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:","Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering","4 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer with relevant experience","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-07-31T10:35:46-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6135714004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6135714004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6135714004?gh_jid=6135714004","title":"Staff Software Engineer - Humanoid Controls","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Controls & Autonomy","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["C++","Python"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is building robots for the real world — to improve human quality of life and help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage. As a Staff Software Engineer – Humanoid Controls, you will be a senior technical force multiplier on our Motion Control & Planning team — the person who raises the quality of our robotics stack and moves to wherever the hardest problem is. Your scope spans whole-body control for our wheeled-base platform and our biped, learning-based hand control, mobile manipulation, and teleoperation — translating state-of-the-art controls and learning into real capability while setting technical direction for the team.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Raise the quality of the overall controls stack — architecture, algorithms, real-time performance, testing, and long-term maintainability.","Advance whole-body control across our platforms — the wheeled-base robot and the biped — coordinating the base or legs with upper-body manipulation.","Flex across the stack to the highest-impact problems — e.g. learning-based hand control (RL in simulation), mobile manipulation, teleoperation, and estimation.","Translate state-of-the-art model-based and learning-based methods into robust capability, from simulation through hardware bring-up and deployment.","Expand the robot's performance envelope — speed, payload, reliability, and safety — with measurable, defensible improvements.","Set technical direction across the controls stack, influencing the roadmap and bringing adjacent teams (locomotion, manipulation, teleoperation, RL, estimation) along.","Mentor engineers and multiply team capability through design reviews, code reviews, and best practices.","Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and RL teams to co-develop solutions and diagnose system-level issues.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Deep robotics fundamentals: kinematics, dynamics, state estimation, and optimization/control theory.","Proven expertise in whole-body control (WBC/OSC, QP-based control, or MPC) for floating-base (legged) or mobile (wheeled) systems.","Hands-on experience with learning-based control / reinforcement learning applied to robotics (training in simulation).","Breadth across robot control problems — mobile manipulation, dexterity / hand control, and teleoperation — and the versatility to move between them.","Strong software engineering: real-time C++ and Python for robotic systems.","Industry experience developing production-grade controllers, including hands-on experience validating or deploying algorithms on physical robot hardware.","Preferred: shipping controllers to a production fleet or to market at scale; dexterous / in-hand manipulation; legged locomotion; or safety-critical / certified software (ISO 13849, 10218, IEC 61508).","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","MS or PhD in Robotics, CS, EE, ME, or a related field (or equivalent experience).","8+ years of relevant industry experience (or 4+ with a PhD) in robot controls, with a track record of getting controllers working on physical hardware.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-05T17:24:16-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6139116004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6139116004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6139116004?gh_jid=6139116004","title":"Senior Application Engineer - Customer Experience","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Sunnyvale, CA","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["C++","Python","Linux","Isaac Sim","MuJoCo"],"advertised_pay":"$165,000 - $190,000","compensation":[{"min":165000,"max":190000,"currency":"USD","period":"YEAR","context":"times Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen Hearing and speech to communicate International travel likely; passport highly desired Travel up to 40% may be required Compensation: The annual compensation for this position is $165,000 - $190,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target *This is a direct hire. 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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","Apptronik's most important audiences — the executives, customers, investors, and partners who will define how the world sees Apollo — encounter our technology through live demonstrations. This role is responsible for making those moments exceptional.","As Senior Application Engineer, Customer Experience, you will own the full lifecycle of Apollo demonstrations at our California office and at events worldwide. You will design, build, and operate the robot behaviors and workcell environments that bring Apollo to life for VIP visitors — applying the same engineering discipline, rigor, and process we use for every customer field deployment.","Operating as the senior technical presence at our California satellite office, you will work with significant autonomy, represent Apptronik's engineering capability to our most critical audiences, and serve as a direct feedback channel between what customers experience and what our product teams build. This is a high-visibility, high-impact engineering role at the intersection of robotics, customer engagement, and product storytelling.","This role is part of the Applications Engineering team and operates under the same processes, standards, and expectations as every other Application Engineer. The California office is a flagship environment where Apptronik's capabilities are on display to the world's most important audiences, and this engineer plays a central role in shaping those experiences.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:","Requirements & Strategy","Stakeholder alignment — Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success leadership to define objectives, success criteria, and technical scope for each high-priority visit; capture the agreed storyline and constraints in a concise brief that aligns all internal stakeholders before execution begins.","Technical scoping authority — Serve as the definitive technical voice on Apollo's demonstrable capabilities — providing honest, confident assessments of what can be shown credibly and reliably to any given audience, and shaping stakeholder expectations accordingly.","Audience-driven design — Translate visit objectives into scenario designs that reflect real customer problems and workflows, ensuring every demonstration is grounded in the customer's world, not just the robot's capabilities.","Design & Architecture","Solution architecture — Design demonstration scenarios with the same structured approach used in customer field deployments: clear requirements, defined success criteria, risk assessment, and a documented architecture that can be handed off and reproduced.","Fallback and risk design — Define comprehensive fallback architectures and failure-mode mitigation strategies that protect demonstration integrity under live conditions — anticipating failure paths before they occur and building recovery into the run-of-show by design.","Simulation-driven development — Build and maintain demonstration-specific simulation environments using tools such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or MuJoCo to validate and optimize robot behaviors before live deployment, reducing integration risk and rehearsal time.","Build & Integration","Application development — Develop, configure, and tune the demo applications and robot behaviors required for each scenario, reusing production-grade software where possible and building purpose-built variants where needed — maintaining code quality and documentation standards throughout.","Workcell ownership — Build and own the Apollo demonstration environment at the California office — including hardware configuration and staging — ensuring the environment meets both technical requirements and the experiential standards expected by VIP visitors.","Hardening and readiness — Drive demonstration readiness through rigorous rehearsal, systematic testing, and issue tracking; identify hardware and software problems early and maintain accountability for their resolution with the relevant engineering teams.","Execution","Run-of-show ownership — Own every aspect of live demonstration execution: pre-flight checks, real-time robot operation, presenter support, and calm, decisive triage and recovery when issues arise. Perform consistently under the highest-stakes conditions this company faces.","Guest engagement — Support presenters and engage directly with visitors as needed during live events — answering technical questions clearly, adapting to audience interest in real time, and ensuring every guest interaction reflects well on Apptronik. Leadership and C-suite will typically lead formal presentations for VIP visits.","Post-demonstration review — Lead structured post-demonstration reviews to capture outcomes, failures, and follow-up actions; translate findings into concrete feedback for engineering and product teams to inform platform and capability development.","Event support — Lead or support demonstrations at trade shows, industry events, and customer sites. From time to time, may be asked to lead high-profile demonstrations at Apptronik HQ in Austin. Approximately 20–40% travel is required domestically and internationally.","Program Management & Enablement","Concurrent program ownership — Manage multiple demonstration requests in parallel — owning scope, timeline, rehearsal planning, and resource coordination across concurrent visits and events with minimal supervision.","Enablement assets — Build and maintain comprehensive runbooks, SOPs, checklists, and software tools that enable trained colleagues and partners to execute standard demonstrations consistently and independently.","Product feedback loop — Serve as a direct conduit between live customer experience and internal product development — systematically capturing what resonates, what fails, and what customers ask for, and ensuring that intelligence reaches the teams who can act on it.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:","Demonstrated ability — to turn ambiguous, high-stakes visit objectives into robust, repeatable demonstration architectures with minimal supervision — owning the full lifecycle from scoping through delivery and review.","Proven track record — delivering live demonstrations to executive and VIP audiences — including keynotes, investor visits, and trade shows — with documented success in risk management, fallback design, and live recovery.","Demonstrated expertise — solving complex technical and operational problems under time pressure, including leading live triage and recovery during demonstrations where failure is not an option.","Proven program management capability — across multiple concurrent demonstration requests, including scope definition, timeline management, rehearsal planning, and cross-functional coordination.","Robotics software — Expertise working with C++, Python, and ROS in a Linux development environment.","Robotics fundamentals — Strong understanding and practical application of robotic concepts including kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and control systems.","Simulation — Extensive experience using robotics simulation tools (NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, or equivalent) to design, validate, and optimize robot behaviors and reduce integration risk prior to live deployment.","Communication skills — Strong ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, build rapport with visitors, and support presenters effectively during high-priority events. Comfort engaging directly with guests in a supporting role, including handling technical questions with confidence and composure.","Cross-functional influence — Ability to align Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and CS stakeholders on demonstration scope and objectives, and to communicate technical constraints and tradeoffs clearly to non-technical partners.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:","Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.","4+ years of hands-on experience in a customer-facing engineering role, with a proven track record of independently owning high-stakes demonstrations or deployments of mobile robotic systems end-to-end.","PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:","Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer","Must be able to lift 25-45 pounds at times","Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen","Hearing and speech to communicate","International travel likely; passport highly desired","Travel up to 40% may be required","Compensation: The annual compensation for this position is $165,000 - $190,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-07T16:02:34-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6142283004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6142283004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6142283004?gh_jid=6142283004","title":"Staff Software Engineer - Humanoid Controls","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Sunnyvale, CA","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Controls & Autonomy","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["C++","Python"],"advertised_pay":"$300,000 - $350,000","compensation":[{"min":300000,"max":350000,"currency":"USD","period":"YEAR","context":"iods 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 Compensation: The annual compensation for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 (USD) *This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations. Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for em"}],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is building robots for the real world — to improve human quality of life and help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage. As a Staff Software Engineer – Humanoid Controls, you will be a senior technical force multiplier on our Motion Control & Planning team — the person who raises the quality of our robotics stack and moves to wherever the hardest problem is. Your scope spans whole-body control for our wheeled-base platform and our biped, learning-based hand control, mobile manipulation, and teleoperation — translating state-of-the-art controls and learning into real capability while setting technical direction for the team.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Raise the quality of the overall controls stack — architecture, algorithms, real-time performance, testing, and long-term maintainability.","Advance whole-body control across our platforms — the wheeled-base robot and the biped — coordinating the base or legs with upper-body manipulation.","Flex across the stack to the highest-impact problems — e.g. learning-based hand control (RL in simulation), mobile manipulation, teleoperation, and estimation.","Translate state-of-the-art model-based and learning-based methods into robust capability, from simulation through hardware bring-up and deployment.","Expand the robot's performance envelope — speed, payload, reliability, and safety — with measurable, defensible improvements.","Set technical direction across the controls stack, influencing the roadmap and bringing adjacent teams (locomotion, manipulation, teleoperation, RL, estimation) along.","Mentor engineers and multiply team capability through design reviews, code reviews, and best practices.","Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and RL teams to co-develop solutions and diagnose system-level issues.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Deep robotics fundamentals: kinematics, dynamics, state estimation, and optimization/control theory.","Proven expertise in whole-body control (WBC/OSC, QP-based control, or MPC) for floating-base (legged) or mobile (wheeled) systems.","Hands-on experience with learning-based control / reinforcement learning applied to robotics (training in simulation).","Breadth across robot control problems — mobile manipulation, dexterity / hand control, and teleoperation — and the versatility to move between them.","Strong software engineering: real-time C++ and Python for robotic systems.","Industry experience developing production-grade controllers, including hands-on experience validating or deploying algorithms on physical robot hardware.","Preferred: shipping controllers to a production fleet or to market at scale; dexterous / in-hand manipulation; legged locomotion; or safety-critical / certified software (ISO 13849, 10218, IEC 61508).","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","MS or PhD in Robotics, CS, EE, ME, or a related field (or equivalent experience).","8+ years of relevant industry experience (or 4+ with a PhD) in robot controls, with a track record of getting controllers working on physical hardware.","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","Compensation: The annual compensation for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 (USD)","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-12T14:15:33-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6142284004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6142284004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6142284004?gh_jid=6142284004","title":"Lead Software Engineer - Dexterous Manipulation","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Sunnyvale, CA","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Software & Simulation","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["C++","Python","MuJoCo"],"advertised_pay":"$300,000 - $350,000","compensation":[{"min":300000,"max":350000,"currency":"USD","period":"YEAR","context":"iods 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 Compensation: The annual compensation for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 (USD) *This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations. Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for em"}],"description_paragraphs":["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","The Lead Software Engineer - Dexterous Manipulation is a core contributor to our robot’s ability to interact with the world with human-like precision. This role is responsible for leading the development of learning-based dexterous control algorithms that unlock the full potential of state-of-the-art robotic hand hardware.","This role will bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and scalable, reliable production software. Whether leveraging reinforcement learning, imitation learning, teleoperation retargeting, or classical control, they will ensure our robots can perform complex, high-DOF tasks in both simulation and reality. As a technical lead, they will not only design the core software architecture but also influence hardware design to achieve world-class manipulation capabilities.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Strategic Ownership: Serve as the technical authority for dexterous manipulation. Create the long-term technical roadmap, ensuring hand control and multi-fingered coordination capabilities outpace industry standards.","Architectural Definition: Design and enforce the foundational software frameworks for manipulation. Own the decision-making process for balancing autonomous logic with high-fidelity teleoperation, ensuring the architecture is scalable for future hardware generations.","Research & Innovation: Perform and direct the integration of state-of-the-art research. Select and deploy the specific learning-based policies and vision-integrated systems that will define system physical capabilities.","Sim-to-Real Ownership: Lead the strategy for high-fidelity simulation. Set the standards for success in virtual environments to optimize policy transitions to physical fleet hardware.","Hardware Design Influence: Drive the specifications for next-generation hardware. Define the requirements for sensing, degrees of freedom, and torque profiles.","Production Excellence: Oversee the transition from experimental research to fleet-wide deployment. Ensure performance and reliability of C++/Python code running on production-level assets.","Technical Leadership & Culture: Act as a force multiplier across the organization. Beyond code reviews, foster a culture of technical rigor, setting the bar for architectural excellence and mentoring the next generation of robotics leaders.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Technical Skills (Must-Have)","Dexterous Manipulation: Deep expertise in multi-fingered hand control, grasp planning, and in-hand manipulation, with a strong track record of successful hardware deployment.","Advanced Control & Learning: Proficiency in learning-based control for robotics (e.g. flow/diffusion-based visiomotor policies, reinforcement learning, reward modeling, etc.).","Software Engineering: Proficiency in Python, with experience building real-time robotic software stacks.","Simulation Environments: Experience with physics engines such as IsaacSim, MuJoCo, or Drake for policy training and validation.","Good to Have","Robotic Kinematics: Strong foundation in spatial transformations, Jacobian-based control, and constrained optimization.","Teleoperation: Experience with VR/haptic interfaces and retargeting algorithms for human-in-the-loop control.","Tactile Sensing: Experience integrating tactile/haptic feedback into manipulation pipelines.","Computer Vision: Familiarity with 6D pose estimation, point cloud processing, or visual-servoing.","Hardware Bring-up: Experience with the initial calibration and tuning of high-DOF robotic end-effectors.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.","5+ years of relevant experience (or 3+ years with a PhD) specifically focused on robotic manipulation or complex motion control.","A proven track record of taking complex algorithms from a research/simulation environment and successfully deploying them on physical hardware.","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","Compensation: The annual compensation for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 (USD)","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-12T14:17:26-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6142286004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6142286004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6142286004?gh_jid=6142286004","title":"Senior Reinforcement Learning Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Sunnyvale, CA","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["C++","Python","PyTorch","MuJoCo"],"advertised_pay":"$230,000 - $260,000","compensation":[{"min":230000,"max":260000,"currency":"USD","period":"YEAR","context":"iods 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 Compensation: The annual compensation for this position is $230,000 - $260,000 (USD) *This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations. Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for em"}],"description_paragraphs":["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","The Senior Reinforcement Learning Engineer is a key, hands-on role focused on achieving state-of-the-art performance on our humanoid robots. This engineer will leverage their deep expertise in RL to solve critical locomotion and manipulation challenges and deliver breakthrough results on physical hardware. The primary focus of this role is to rapidly implement, iterate, and deploy advanced learning algorithms to push the boundaries of what our robots can do. As a senior member of the team, this individual will also be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, elevating the team's overall technical capabilities through their guidance and expertise.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Implement and deploy state-of-the-art RL algorithms to achieve ambitious, world-class performance on dynamic locomotion and manipulation tasks with physical hardware.","Drive the entire development cycle, from prototyping in simulation to robustly transferring and fine-tuning policies on the robot.","Optimize and scale the RL training pipeline for faster iteration, contributing to core infrastructure for high-throughput simulation and distributed training.","Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, conducting insightful code reviews, and sharing best practices in reinforcement learning and software development.","Collaborate closely with the robotics and hardware teams to diagnose system-level issues and co-develop solutions that enable more complex learned behaviors.","Analyze and present hardware results to guide future technical directions and demonstrate progress on key company objectives.","Develop and refine motion retargeting pipelines to translate human demonstration data (mocap, teleoperation) into robust reference trajectories for reinforcement learning.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Deep, hands-on expertise (5+ years) with common RL frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX) and high-fidelity physics simulators (e.g., MuJoCo, IsaacGym)","Mastery of Python for rapid prototyping and training, alongside strong proficiency in C++ for developing performant, deployable code.","Experience building or utilizing large-scale, distributed training pipelines and a strong intuition for their optimization.","A strong theoretical understanding of modern reinforcement learning, including deep expertise in areas like imitation learning, model-based RL, and sim-to-real transfer techniques.","A strong intuition for robot dynamics and controls theory, with the ability to apply these principles to guide and constrain learning-based approaches.","A results-oriented mindset with a passion for seeing complex algorithms work on real-world hardware.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","A PhD or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, with 2+ years industry experience strongly preferred.","A proven track record of successfully deploying learning-based policies on physical robotic systems, especially legged robots or manipulators.","Demonstrated experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers in a team environment.","A strong publication record in relevant conferences or journals (e.g., CoRL, RSS, ICRA) is a significant 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","Compensation: The annual compensation for this position is $230,000 - $260,000 (USD)","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-12T14:19:01-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6142944004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6142944004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6142944004?gh_jid=6142944004","title":"Operations Senior Technical Program Manager","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Onsite - Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are looking for a highly execution-oriented Senior Technical Program Manager (Operations) to serve as the Operations organization's advocate within our engineering-driven product development programs. Reporting to the Director of the Program Management Office (PMO), you will bridge Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to ensure new products move seamlessly from concept through production.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES","Program Leadership: Represent Operations as the core stakeholder within cross-functional engineering programs from concept through production launch. Drive execution across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, IT, Facilities, Service, and Procurement, escalating risks and resource constraints to PMO and Operations leadership.","Design for Excellence (DFX): Champion DFM, DFA, DFS, DFT, DFSC, and DFQ throughout product development. Facilitate cross-functional design reviews and drive early resolution of manufacturability, sourcing, serviceability, and quality risks.","Build Readiness: Lead readiness activities across prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, and production builds. Own Build Readiness Checklists spanning manufacturing, supply chain, material availability, tooling, documentation, training, and quality.","Supply Chain & Sourcing: Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to flag long-lead items early, monitor supplier and material readiness against milestones, and drive resolution of sourcing constraints.","Engineering & Product Data Management: Partner with Engineering on product structures, EBOM-to-MBOM alignment, and change management within Siemens Teamcenter; collaborate in Siemens NX to identify DFX opportunities early in the development cycle.","Cost Management: Coordinate NRE expenditure tracking and supplier RFQs, and partner with Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to keep quotation and cost activity aligned with program timelines.","Risk & Issue Management: Identify operational risks before they become program delays, drive mitigation plans with accountable owners, and present operational health and readiness status at program reviews and executive meetings.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Cross-Functional Leadership Without Direct Authority – Proven ability to drive alignment, accountability, and timely decision-making across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Facilities.","Hardware Program Execution – Strong understanding of engineering development lifecycles and experience bringing products from concept through production.","Design for Excellence (DFX) – Experience embedding manufacturability, serviceability, and quality requirements into design before release.","Systems & Tools Fluency – Familiarity with product structures (BOMs), engineering change management (ECN/ECO), and configuration/release processes; hands-on experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter is a plus.","Executive Communication – Comfortable presenting operational risk and readiness status to program reviews and executive stakeholders.","Data-Driven Decision Making – Track record of using cost, schedule, and readiness data to drive disciplined execution.","EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE","Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline required","8+ years of technical program management or operations leadership experience within complex hardware product development","Preferred: Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, or other complex electromechanical products","Preferred: PMP certification or equivalent program management experience","Preferred: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or APICS certification","Preferred: Experience with ERP, PLM, and program management tools","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-13T11:26:36-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6144140004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6144140004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6144140004?gh_jid=6144140004","title":"Staff Electrical Engineer - Sensor FPGA ","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 a Staff Electrical Engineer to architect the electronics for Apollo’s sensor bridge. Strong candidates will have experience with FPGA hardware for both PCBA design and RTL development. This role works closely with the perception team to give Apollo sight and enable critical safety functions. This role owns the full electrical and FPGA stack of one board, end to end: requirements, architecture, schematic capture, layout guidance, RTL, bring-up, validation, and the transition to production.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Electronics & FPGA Architect from Concept to Production: Own requirements definition, part selection, schematic capture, layout guidance, and RTL architecture for a multi-Gbps, mixed-signal PCBA that aggregates camera sensor data and human-robot interface functions into an efficient cable interface routed across dynamic joints. Carry the design from architecture through prototype, validation, and manufacturing release. Generate and maintain design documentation: block diagrams, schematics, RTL architecture docs, test plans, and fab/assembly drawings.","High-Speed & Mixed-Signal Hardware Design: Design and validate high-speed digital interfaces (CSI-2, GMSL2/FPD-Link/PoC, 10GbE) including signal integrity, impedance control, and length-matching. Architect the board's power tree for proper power sequencing and low-power consumption. Design for EMC, ESD, and thermal constraints.","FPGA Device Selection, Architecture, and RTL Development: Define FPGA device selection and architecture for the sensor bridge node(s). Develop RTL (VHDL/Verilog) for CSI-2 ingest, Ethernet packetization, timestamp/metadata insertion, and camera synchronization for deterministic multi-camera and multi-IMU synchronization. Own timing closure, clock-domain crossing, and resource/power budgeting within the FPGA. Select and integrate high-speed transceivers and external PHYs.","Validation, Bring-Up, and Debugging: Develop and execute validation plans spanning board-level and FPGA-level testing. Build test fixtures and use lab equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers) to validate latency, bandwidth, and synchronization requirements. Debug across the hardware/RTL boundary — link training failures, timing violations, ISP misconfiguration, power sequencing faults — using rigorous, first-principles root-cause analysis.","Lifecycle Management & Vendor Alignment: Own the entire component lifecycle through PLM systems, managing third-party relationships with hardware vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure successful production scaling and design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFA).","Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including technical lead, project managers, software, mechanical, thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing. Act as a mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting.","Technical Leadership: Drive project execution with leadership, program management, and engineering peers. Define component roadmaps with product managers, systems engineers, and technical leads. Lead debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution. Align technical implementation and execution with company goals. Drive consensus with stakeholders on critical design and compliance decisions. Provide work breakdowns and time estimations to inform project execution.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Strong, demonstrated depth in FPGA hardware design for time-sensitive, high-performance applications (image processing, high-speed data acquisition, real-time networking, or similar), including:","FPGA device selection and architecture definition","RTL development in VHDL and/or Verilog","High-speed interface design (CSI-2, GMSL/SerDes, Ethernet, PCIe, or comparable)","Timing closure, clock-domain crossing, and resource optimization","Integration of high-speed transceivers and external PHY devices","FPGA tool flows (Vivado, Quartus, or Lattice Radiant) and simulation (ModelSim/Questa or equivalent)","Deep understanding of high-speed digital design fundamentals: signal integrity, impedance-controlled routing, differential pairs, stack-up, and timing analysis across the board-to-FPGA boundary.","Experience with camera/image sensor hardware: SerDes (GMSL, FPD-Link, or similar), MIPI CSI-2, and ISP integration — automotive or robotics vision systems strongly preferred.","Experience with Ethernet-based sensor streaming and sensor bridges.","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.","Drive Through Influence: Exceptional ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority, using empirical data from the lab to drive decisions.","Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \"perfect\" is the enemy of \"shipped,\" knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.","Travel up to 10% within US and internationally.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.","At least 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-14T09:25:12-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6145262004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6145262004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6145262004?gh_jid=6145262004","title":"Senior Perception Hardware Engineer ","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Perception & AI","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["C++","Python"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","As a Senior Perception Hardware Engineer focusing on Sensor Calibration, you will own the critical link between the physical world and our robot's autonomy stack. Apollo relies on a complex, multi-modal perception suite to navigate and manipulate its environment.","Your mission is to ensure these sensors act as a unified, mathematically perfect system. You will design the physical fixtures, write the calibration algorithms, and build the scalable factory processes that define the intrinsic, extrinsic, and temporal calibration of our humanoid robots. You will be the resident expert on optical physics, 3D geometry, and sensor precision.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Calibration Architecture & Algorithms","Sensor Modeling: Define and implement robust intrinsic models for various optical sensors (e.g., pinhole, fisheye, Brown-Conrady, Kannala-Brandt) and inertial sensors (bias, scale factors, random walk).","Extrinsic Calibration: Develop highly accurate sensor-to-sensor and sensor to kinematic base spatial transformations.","Temporal Synchronization: Work with electrical and embedded teams to validate hardware-level timing. Ensure sub-microsecond synchronization across all perception streams using PTP (Precision Time Protocol), PPS, and hardware triggering.","Hardware & Fixture Design","Precision Fixturing: Design the physical calibration targets (e.g., CharuCo boards, custom 3D geometries) and the lighting environments required for high-repeatability factory calibration.","Mounting & Stability Validation: Collaborate with mechanical engineers to evaluate and optimize sensor mounting rigidity. Characterize calibration drift caused by thermal gradients, mechanical shock, and joint wear.","Factory & In-Field Scalability","End-of-Line (EOL) Automation: Build the automated calibration pipeline for our manufacturing line, allowing non-engineers to reliably calibrate a multi-sensor humanoid head in minutes.","Online/In-Field Calibration: Develop lightweight \"auto-calibration\" or self-diagnostic routines that allow Apollo to detect sensor drift in the field and dynamically adjust its extrinsic transforms without human intervention.","Data & Analytics: Establish a data-tracking architecture to monitor fleet-wide calibration health, identifying batch variances or specific hardware degradation over time.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Mathematical Foundation: Deep understanding of 3D geometry, linear algebra, coordinate frame transformations (quaternions, rotation matrices, SE(3)), and non-linear optimization (least-squares, bundle adjustment).","Software Proficiency: Strong programming skills in Python and C++. Extensive experience with computer vision libraries (OpenCV, PCL) and optimization frameworks (e.g., Ceres Solver, g2o).","Hardware Intuition: Hands-on experience working directly with optical components, LiDAR mechanisms, and MEMS IMUs. You understand the physical limitations that cause optical distortion, rolling shutter artifacts, and IMU drift.","System-Level Thinking: Ability to translate abstract autonomy requirements (e.g., \"we need 1cm grasping accuracy at 1 meter\") into concrete hardware and calibration tolerances.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Education: MS, or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field","Experience: 5+ years of industry experience in perception hardware, computer vision, or robotics, with a primary focus on sensor calibration and validation.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-17T11:33:53-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6145687004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6145687004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6145687004?gh_jid=6145687004","title":"Staff Electrical Engineer - Sensor FPGA ","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Sunnyvale, CA","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 a Staff Electrical Engineer to architect the electronics for Apollo’s sensor bridge. Strong candidates will have experience with FPGA hardware for both PCBA design and RTL development. This role works closely with the perception team to give Apollo sight and enable critical safety functions. This role owns the full electrical and FPGA stack of one board, end to end: requirements, architecture, schematic capture, layout guidance, RTL, bring-up, validation, and the transition to production.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Electronics & FPGA Architect from Concept to Production: Own requirements definition, part selection, schematic capture, layout guidance, and RTL architecture for a multi-Gbps, mixed-signal PCBA that aggregates camera sensor data and human-robot interface functions into an efficient cable interface routed across dynamic joints. Carry the design from architecture through prototype, validation, and manufacturing release. Generate and maintain design documentation: block diagrams, schematics, RTL architecture docs, test plans, and fab/assembly drawings.","High-Speed & Mixed-Signal Hardware Design: Design and validate high-speed digital interfaces (CSI-2, GMSL2/FPD-Link/PoC, 10GbE) including signal integrity, impedance control, and length-matching. Architect the board's power tree for proper power sequencing and low-power consumption. Design for EMC, ESD, and thermal constraints.","FPGA Device Selection, Architecture, and RTL Development: Define FPGA device selection and architecture for the sensor bridge node(s). Develop RTL (VHDL/Verilog) for CSI-2 ingest, Ethernet packetization, timestamp/metadata insertion, and camera synchronization for deterministic multi-camera and multi-IMU synchronization. Own timing closure, clock-domain crossing, and resource/power budgeting within the FPGA. Select and integrate high-speed transceivers and external PHYs.","Validation, Bring-Up, and Debugging: Develop and execute validation plans spanning board-level and FPGA-level testing. Build test fixtures and use lab equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers) to validate latency, bandwidth, and synchronization requirements. Debug across the hardware/RTL boundary — link training failures, timing violations, ISP misconfiguration, power sequencing faults — using rigorous, first-principles root-cause analysis.","Lifecycle Management & Vendor Alignment: Own the entire component lifecycle through PLM systems, managing third-party relationships with hardware vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure successful production scaling and design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFA).","Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including technical lead, project managers, software, mechanical, thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing. Act as a mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting.","Technical Leadership: Drive project execution with leadership, program management, and engineering peers. Define component roadmaps with product managers, systems engineers, and technical leads. Lead debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution. Align technical implementation and execution with company goals. Drive consensus with stakeholders on critical design and compliance decisions. Provide work breakdowns and time estimations to inform project execution.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Strong, demonstrated depth in FPGA hardware design for time-sensitive, high-performance applications (image processing, high-speed data acquisition, real-time networking, or similar), including:","FPGA device selection and architecture definition","RTL development in VHDL and/or Verilog","High-speed interface design (CSI-2, GMSL/SerDes, Ethernet, PCIe, or comparable)","Timing closure, clock-domain crossing, and resource optimization","Integration of high-speed transceivers and external PHY devices","FPGA tool flows (Vivado, Quartus, or Lattice Radiant) and simulation (ModelSim/Questa or equivalent)","Deep understanding of high-speed digital design fundamentals: signal integrity, impedance-controlled routing, differential pairs, stack-up, and timing analysis across the board-to-FPGA boundary.","Experience with camera/image sensor hardware: SerDes (GMSL, FPD-Link, or similar), MIPI CSI-2, and ISP integration — automotive or robotics vision systems strongly preferred.","Experience with Ethernet-based sensor streaming and sensor bridges.","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.","Drive Through Influence: Exceptional ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority, using empirical data from the lab to drive decisions.","Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \"perfect\" is the enemy of \"shipped,\" knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.","Travel up to 10% within US and internationally.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.","At least 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.","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","Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $244,000-270,000.","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-17T16:09:18-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6148660004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6148660004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6148660004?gh_jid=6148660004","title":"Senior PCBA Design Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 a Senior ECAD Designer to own PCB schematic capture and layout in Altium Designer, with particular depth in power electronics and high-speed digital design. You will take boards from architecture and stack-up definition through layout, incorporating best practices such as design-for-manufacturability (DFM), signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC. In this role, you will partner closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, production-ready designs on schedule.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","PCB Design & Layout: Perform schematic capture and PCB layout for mixed-signal, power, and high-speed digital boards. Define stack-up, layer count, and material selection to meet electrical, thermal, and cost targets.","Power Design: Design and route power delivery networks, accounting for current-carrying capacity, copper weight, and thermal reliefs for layouts of DC/DC converters, power switching circuits, and bus/rail distribution for optimal power integrity.","High-Speed Design: Implement controlled-impedance routing, differential pair routing, length matching/tuning, and via strategy for high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, LVDS, SerDes).","DFM / DFA: Apply design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly best practices; partner with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers (CMs) on design rule checks, panelization, tolerancing, and yield/cost tradeoffs.","EMC / EMI: Apply grounding, shielding, filtering, and layer-stack techniques to mitigate EMI/EMC risk, and support pre-compliance and regulatory testing (e.g., CE, FCC, UL) as needed.","Standards & Compliance: Design and document to relevant IPC standards (e.g., IPC-2221, IPC-6012, IPC-2152) and internal design rules; maintain and evolve design rule sets, layer stack templates, and library standards.","Documentation: Generate complete manufacturing outputs — Gerbers, drill files, BOMs, fabrication drawings, and assembly drawings — along with clear design documentation and constraint files. Support engineers with design releases in the product lifecycle management system.","Library Management: Create and maintain Altium schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and component library data in alignment with company library standards and part-lifecycle requirements.","Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing engineers to align layout with system requirements; participate in design reviews and provide layout feasibility input early in the design cycle. Drive discussions with ECAD software vendors on renewals, product selections, and software bugs with the oversight of the electrical engineering manager.","Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor to junior/mid-level designers on layout best practices, documentation standards, and use of Altium tools.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout; comfort with rule-driven design, layer stack management, and library administration.","Demonstrated experience designing and laying out power electronics: DC/DC converters, power planes, bus bars/high-current traces, thermal management, and power protection schemes (e.g., fusing, current limiting).","Demonstrated experience with high-speed digital layout: impedance-controlled routing, differential pairs, length matching, via optimization, and stack-up design for GHz-class interfaces.","Working knowledge of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) concepts and how layout decisions affect them; experience collaborating with SI/PI engineers or running basic simulation/analysis a plus.","Solid understanding of DFM/DFA principles and hands-on experience working directly with fabrication houses and contract manufacturers.","Practical knowledge of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques in layout (grounding, shielding, plane splits, filtering placement).","Familiarity with IPC standards; IPC Certified Interconnect Designer (CID) or CID+ certification preferred but not required.","Experience with flex, rigid-flex, or HDI/microvia design a plus.","Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear design documentation and communicate tradeoffs to cross-functional stakeholders.","Ability to manage multiple concurrent design projects and mentor/provide work direction to other designers.","Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \"perfect\" is the enemy of \"shipped,\" knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.","At least 5 years of experience in PCB schematic capture and layout design.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-23T22:38:37-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6150041004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6150041004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6150041004?gh_jid=6150041004","title":"Senior Electrical Engineer - Power","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 an experienced senior electrical engineer to drive our electronics developments for the power electronics and power distribution subsystems of the Apollo humanoid robot. This role owns PCBA designs and vendor relationships related to Apollo’s power distribution and battery. We are looking for strong candidates with a background in power electronics, batteries, battery chargers, and PCBA design.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Electronics Owner from Concept to Production: Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs. Rapid prototyping of electrical systems at both system and board levels. Generate design documentation such as schematics, block diagrams, test plans and procedures, fabrication and assembly drawings. Execute design work under the supervision of program management, systems engineers, and technical leads. Align technical implementation and execution with company goals.","Battery Module Owner: Drive execution of Apptronik’s battery strategy with internal engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, and firmware), supply chain, and external vendors with the oversight of a technical lead.","Validation & Evaluation Criteria: Develop and execute comprehensive validation and test plans (DVT/PVT). Design necessary test fixtures and utilize advanced laboratory equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to rigorously evaluate prototypes and ensure strict compliance with performance, safety, and reliability specifications.","Root-Cause Analysis & Debugging: Assess unusual circumstances, creative failure modes, and hardware/firmware defects. Use sophisticated debugging techniques to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions.","Lifecycle Management & Vendor Alignment: Own the entire component lifecycle through PLM systems, managing third-party relationships with hardware vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure successful production scaling and design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFA).","Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including technical lead, project managers, software, mechanical, thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing. Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services. Act as a mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Experience with power electronics, including: DC/DC converters (nonisolated and isolated), three-phase PMSM/BLDC motor controls, advanced switching topologies (FET/GaN), thermal analysis and design, and power protection schemes (efuses, bus sizing).","Experience with battery modules, battery management systems (BMS), and battery chargers.","Competent in CAD tools including Altium, or similar tools.","Experience with developing and maintaining CAD design rules.","Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena.","Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build.","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.","Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \"perfect\" is the enemy of \"shipped,\" knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.","Travel up to 10% within the US and internationally.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.","At least 5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-23T22:38:58-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6151482004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6151482004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6151482004?gh_jid=6151482004","title":"Senior System Integration Engineer (Soft Goods/Gloves/Grip)","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["C++","Python"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is seeking a Senior System Integration Engineer – Soft Goods / Gloves / Grip to lead the system-level integration, architecture, and validation of soft goods, robotic gloves, grip surfaces, and flexible protective interfaces for our humanoid robot, Apollo. This role is responsible for ensuring that complex, compliant mechanical systems work seamlessly with embedded sensors, electronics, and control software to enable dexterous manipulation, human-robot interaction, and reliable operation in demanding real-world environments.","You will act as the technical connective tissue across mechanical, electrical, controls, materials, systems engineering, and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate combines strong mechatronics and systems engineering fundamentals with hands-on expertise in bringing up, testing, and troubleshooting flexible assemblies, wearable-style technologies, elastomer-based grips, and embedded tactile sensors.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Sub-System Integration & Architecture: Lead the integration of compliant mechanical systems (soft goods, gloves, covers) with sensing, electrical, and control systems for Apollo. Define the system-level architecture and requirements for flexible/rigid boundaries.","Ingress Protection Architecture: Drive the system-level strategy and architecture for environmental sealing. Define and validate the critical sealing interfaces between flexible covers, soft goods, elastomers, and rigid robotic structures to ensure the robot achieves strict Ingress Protection (IP) ratings against water, dust, and industrial contaminants.","Interface Management: Define and manage complex interfaces (mechanical, electrical, and data) between flexible textiles/elastomers, embedded tactile sensors, and the rigid robotic skeletal structure.","Sensor & Wiring Integration: Drive the functional integration of tactile, pressure, force, and temperature sensors into gloves, grip surfaces, and soft goods. Ensure robust signal integrity, strain relief, routing, and electrical reliability within moving, compliant structures.","Prototype Bring-Up & Debugging: Lead the electromechanical bring-up of new glove prototypes. Troubleshoot complex, multi-domain issues (e.g., distinguishing between a mechanical elastomer failure, a sensor wire break, or a software calibration anomaly).","Verification & Validation (V&V): Architect and execute V&V test plans for soft goods and grip systems. Characterize sensor feedback, grip performance, friction coefficients, and system reliability under dynamic robotic operation.","Advanced Materials Collaboration: Work closely with ME and Materials teams to validate that selected flexible materials (UHMWPE, Kevlar, elastomers, technical textiles) and protective coatings meet system-level environmental, ESD, and durability requirements.","Data Analysis & Calibration: Develop test scripts and methodologies to capture, analyze, and calibrate data from flexible sensor arrays, ensuring the controls team receives clean, accurate tactile feedback.","Design for Serviceability & Scalability: Develop integration strategies that allow soft goods and sensor assemblies to be efficiently installed, calibrated, repaired, and replaced in the field. Establish modular service interfaces that minimize downtime.","Manufacturing & Production Support: Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure that complex integrated assemblies (fabric + elastomer + electronics) are highly repeatable, scalable, and testable on the production line.","Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate heavily with Electrical, Controls, Perception, Firmware, and Mechanical teams to ensure seamless functionality. Serve as the primary technical adjudicator for trade-offs involving the robotic hands and protective skins.","Reliability & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate field failures and lab anomalies through rigorous root-cause analysis. Develop corrective actions and drive hardware/software improvements to maximize durability and grip performance.","Technical Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, establish best practices for the electromechanical integration of soft/flexible systems, and lead cross-functional tiger teams during critical bring-up phases.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Mechatronics & Sensors: Strong expertise in integrating tactile/force sensors, flexible printed circuits (FPCs), and delicate wiring into compliant materials and moving joints.","Testing & Debugging: Hands-on proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DAQs, multimeters) and mechanical test fixtures (Instron, cycle testers) to debug multi-domain systems.","Scripting & Data Analysis: Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for test automation, data analysis, and basic sensor calibration.","Textiles & Elastomers Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of technical textiles, elastomers (silicone, urethane), and grip surfaces to effectively communicate requirements and constraints to mechanical and materials engineers.","Systems Engineering Rigor: Experience defining system requirements, managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and executing comprehensive system-level V&V.","Compliance & Protection: Familiarity with validating products against ESD, thermal, water/IP, cut protection, and environmental reliability standards.","Manufacturing: Proven ability to take highly integrated products from concept through prototype, validation, and mass production.","Leadership & Communication: Excellent cross-functional communication; able to bridge the gap between ME, EE, and SW teams, make data-driven engineering decisions, and lead complex development programs.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Experience: 6+ years of experience in systems integration, product development, or mechatronics—specifically involving wearables, robotics, soft goods, or flexible electromechanical systems.","Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Systems, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field","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","Ability to work hands-on with prototypes, manufacturing equipment, materials, and robotic hardware","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-24T11:39:32-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6151537004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6151537004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6151537004?gh_jid=6151537004","title":"Senior Mechanical Engineer (Battery and Docking Station)","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Battery and Docking Station to lead the mechanical design and development of the battery system and autonomous docking infrastructure for our humanoid robot, Apollo. This role is responsible for delivering robust, manufacturable, and serviceable battery pack and docking station solutions that enable reliable charging, seamless battery integration, and long-term field performance. You will work across mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to develop products that operate safely and reliably in demanding real-world environments.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Battery System Design: Lead the mechanical design and integration of battery packs, enclosures, mounting systems, structural components, and service interfaces while meeting performance, safety, and manufacturability requirements.","Docking Station Development: Design autonomous docking stations, charging interfaces, alignment mechanisms, and structural assemblies that enable reliable robot charging and battery engagement under repeated use.","Mechanical Architecture: Define mechanical architectures for battery retention, thermal interfaces, sealing strategies, connector protection, and structural load paths throughout the battery and docking systems.","Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate closely with Electrical, Controls, Systems, Firmware, and Software teams to ensure seamless integration between charging hardware, battery electronics, sensing, and robotic operation.","Analysis & Validation: Perform structural, thermal, and tolerance analyses to validate designs. Support prototype testing, root cause investigations, and design iterations using both simulation and physical testing.","Prototype Development: Build and evaluate prototypes through laboratory and field testing, identifying opportunities to improve durability, usability, and reliability.","DFM & Production Support: Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to optimize designs for production, assembly, cost, serviceability, and scalability.","Supplier Collaboration: Work directly with suppliers to develop components, review manufacturability, resolve technical issues, and qualify production-ready hardware.","Reliability & Safety: Ensure battery and docking systems meet safety, environmental, and reliability requirements through rigorous design reviews, testing, and validation.","Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, establish mechanical design best practices, and drive engineering excellence across battery and charging hardware development.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Mechanical Design Expertise: Strong experience designing precision mechanical assemblies using CAD (NX, or similar), including sheet metal, machined parts, castings, plastics, and structural assemblies.","Battery Hardware Knowledge: Experience developing battery enclosures, structural battery components, charging interfaces, connector systems, or power electronics packaging is highly preferred.","Engineering Analysis: Proficiency in tolerance analysis, and mechanical validation methods, with an understanding of thermal and structural considerations for battery systems.","Manufacturing Experience: Demonstrated success taking products from concept through prototype, validation, and production while working closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams.","Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to balance performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and schedule.","Communication: Excellent cross-functional collaboration and technical communication skills.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.","Experience: 6+ years of professional experience in mechanical design, with significant experience in battery design, packaging, charging systems, robotics, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, or other complex electromechanical products.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-24T12:00:43-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6164339004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6164339004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6164339004?gh_jid=6164339004","title":"Staff Perception Hardware Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Perception & AI","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["C++","Python"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is seeking a Staff Perception Hardware Engineer to serve as the execution leader for Apollo’s perception hardware systems. While others may draw the block diagrams, you are the engineer responsible for making sure the physical hardware actually works, scales, and ships.","At the Staff level, you will tackle the most complex, multi-disciplinary bottlenecks in the perception stack. You will lead the hands-on integration, aggressive troubleshooting, and physical validation of high-performance cameras, complex optics, and multi-gigabit data links on a moving, vibrating humanoid. You will act as the \"boots-on-the-ground\" technical authority, leading cross-functional engineering efforts through critical design phases, system bring-up, custom hardware development, ISP tuning, and manufacturing deployment to ensure Apollo perceives the world with unmatched clarity.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","End-to-End System Execution: Lead the physical integration of the robot’s visual perception stack. Drive the transition from prototype designs to fully validated, production-ready camera assemblies, ensuring all FOV, thermal, and mechanical stability targets are met on the physical hardware.","Custom Module Development & Vendor Execution: When off-the-shelf components fall short, define the electrical, optical, and mechanical specifications for custom sensor modules. Drive external optical vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) through the build process, ensuring strict adherence to Apptronik’s standards.","Custom Bring-Up & Validation Plans: Architect and own the comprehensive bring-up, DVT (Design Verification Testing), and End-of-Line (EOL) test plans for all custom-built sensor modules, ensuring they are rigorously validated before they ever integrate into the humanoid platform.","Hands-on ISP Tuning & IQ Validation: Take ownership of the image quality (IQ) on the actual robot. Perform deep, hands-on ISP tuning (auto-exposure, white balance, tone mapping) in real-world environments to ensure the camera data satisfies both the strict requirements of machine learning models and the low-latency needs of human teleoperators.","High-Speed Bring-up & Deep Debugging: Lead the electrical bring-up and validation of the multi-gigabit video backbone (e.g., GMSL2/3, FPD-Link). Serve as the ultimate escalation point for complex, system-level EMI/EMC debugging, using high-speed oscilloscopes and analyzers to track down frame drops and signal integrity issues across dynamic robot joints.","Synchronization Execution: Implement and rigorously measure the hardware-level synchronization across cameras, LiDAR, and IMUs. Prove out sub-microsecond timing accuracy on the physical robot using oscilloscopes and custom test fixtures to guarantee pristine data for visual-inertial odometry (VIO).","Calibration & Fixture Deployment: Design, build, and deploy the physical calibration fixtures and algorithms used to align the optical system. Troubleshoot and resolve complex intrinsic/extrinsic drift issues, ensuring the calibration process scales reliably from the R&D lab to the factory floor.","Cross-Functional Adjudication (DfX): Act as the technical adjudicator in the lab between Industrial Design (ID), Mechanical, and Thermal teams. Drive physical testing and prototyping to resolve conflicts between Apollo's iconic A-surface aesthetics, sensor FOV constraints, and thermal dissipation needs.","Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead complex, cross-functional problem-solving efforts to resolve critical \"line-down\" or \"launch-blocking\" hardware bugs. Mentor senior and junior engineers in the lab, establishing a culture of rigorous physical testing and root-cause analysis.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Shipped Product Focus: A proven track record of taking complex perception hardware—including custom-defined sensor modules—from the breadboard phase all the way through DVT and into mass production.","Vendor Management: Proven experience working directly with optical vendors, CMOS manufacturers, and CMs to define, build, and test custom camera or sensor modules.","Hands-On Troubleshooting Mastery: Expert-level proficiency with high-end lab equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, TDRs). You have a \"sixth sense\" for tracking down ground loops, EMI noise, and intermittent signal integrity issues.","Deep Optical & Image Physics: Deep practical understanding of CMOS sensor tuning, optical lens artifacts (flare, ghosting, distortion), and how to physically mitigate them within tight mechanical enclosures.","System-Level Math & Calibration: Mastery of the linear algebra and 3D geometry underlying multi-camera arrays, stereo baselines, and visual-inertial sensor fusion, with the ability to write scripts (Python/C++) to validate these models on real hardware.","Drive Through Influence: Exceptional ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders (Software, ID, and ME) without direct reporting authority, using empirical data from the lab to drive decisions.","Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \"perfect\" is the enemy of \"shipped,\" knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Experience: Master or Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of hands-on experience integrating and shipping complex vision hardware systems for robotics, autonomous vehicles, or advanced AR/VR platforms.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-26T14:59:32-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6176116004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6176116004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6176116004?gh_jid=6176116004","title":"Senior Software Engineer, ML Infrastructure","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Software & Simulation","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["Python","Isaac Sim","MuJoCo"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is building Apollo, a general-purpose humanoid robot, and the physical AI that drives it. Scale is the name of the game: every robot and teleoperator we field produces synchronized video, proprioceptive, tactile, and force-torque streams, and the fleet's output grows with every deployment. Turning that volume of data into shipped autonomy — routinely, at multi-terabyte scale — is what this role is about.","We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, ML Infrastructure to build that platform: the self-serve services and pipelines that carry data from collection through curation, training, and evaluation to a qualified model running on real hardware. Much of it is being created ground-up for the long term — humanoid robotics has few off-the-shelf answers — so the team builds first-party platform services alongside the open-source and commercial tooling we adopt where it genuinely fits.","This is a hands-on role on a small team whose platform is depended on daily by researchers and engineers across MLOps, Autonomy, Data Platform, and TeleOp.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES","You will build the ML platform — the APIs, workers, and control planes that let researchers and robot teams move data and models through the system in a self-serve manner, with the testing and observability that being a dependency implies. The platform's responsibilities include:","Data Curation & Annotation: Turn raw robot and simulation data into training-ready datasets — selection and filtering of manipulation episodes with synchronized sensor streams; annotation workflows that combine automatic labeling with human-in-the-loop review at throughput; and dataset versioning and lineage strong enough that any model traces back to the exact data that produced it.","Data Pipelines at Scale: Make multi-terabyte dataset operations routine — transformation and assembly, coverage and quality statistics that tell us a training set is good before we spend a cluster-week on it, and read paths that keep GPUs fed.","Simulation & Evaluation: Build the rollout harnesses that evaluate policies in simulation on our GPU cluster; the benchmarks and metrics captured consistently across simulation, real-robot, and teleoperation sources; and the qualification gates a model must pass before it reaches Apollo — automatic, not manual review.","Model Promotion: Build the model store — versioning, metadata, attached evaluation results, lineage — and the promotion path from trained to qualified to deployed on robot, including packaging (ONNX, TensorRT) in partnership with Autonomy.","Developer Experience: Provide the tooling researchers use daily — experiment tracking, training job submission, sweeps, and reproducible container environments. Reduce time from idea to running training job; win adoption by being the fastest path, not by mandate.","Alongside the technical work, you will partner with Autonomy, Data Platform, and TeleOp on dataset and model lifecycle contracts, contribute to the technical direction of these layers, and mentor the engineers around you through code and design review.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","No single person will have depth in everything below. We are looking for someone who has built platform services in production at scale with real depth in at least one of three areas — large-scale data pipelines, annotation and labeling, or evaluation and simulation — plus solid cloud and Python across the board:","A builder at scale: a track record of designing and shipping production systems and services that other teams depend on daily.","Deep hands-on experience with large-scale data pipelines for ML: multi-terabyte transformation and dataset assembly of multimodal sensor data — video and image streams, time-synchronized robot telemetry, the kind of data that trains vision-language-action and computer-vision models — with columnar and time-series formats (Parquet, Arrow), dataset versioning and lineage (lakeFS, DVC, Iceberg, or equivalent), and object storage (S3, MinIO).","Experience with ML annotation and labeling at scale: automatic annotation of data combined with human-in-the-loop workflows — the tooling, quality control, and throughput management.","Experience building large-scale evaluation or simulation harnesses: many parallel jobs on GPU infrastructure, aggregated into decision-grade results.","Strong Python and general software engineering ability (testing, API design, code review), plus cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, Docker, and modern CI/CD.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","5+ years of professional software engineering experience in ML platforms, data infrastructure, or related fields, OR 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience owning the data and evaluation infrastructure behind models shipped to production.","Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.","Bonus Qualifications:","Robotics data formats and fleet-scale telemetry (MCAP, ROS, LeRobot, or equivalent).","Simulation-in-the-loop evaluation with Isaac Sim, IsaacLab, MuJoCo, or equivalent.","Reinforcement or imitation learning infrastructure for embodied agents (rollout workers, sim-eval harnesses).","Deploying ML models to edge targets (ONNX Runtime, TensorRT, robot fleets).","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-08-31T17:07:37-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6185506004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6185506004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6185506004?gh_jid=6185506004","title":"Principal Robotics Machine Learning Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Perception & AI","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["C++","Python","PyTorch","MuJoCo"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","The Principal Manipulation Engineer is a core contributor to our robot’s ability to interact with the world with human-like world model context, dynamic perception, and interactive behavior. This role is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of learned manipulation, from data engine design through training to on-robot deployment and is expected to diagnose performance bottlenecks. This requires deep fluency in both classical computer vision and modern deep learning to unlock the full potential of state-of-the-art humanoid robot hardware.","This role will bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and scalable, reliable production software. We move at startup pace; intense and focused, but sustainable. We operate with high ownership, fast feedback, and low bureaucracy.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Implement and deploy state-of-the-art ML models/algorithms to achieve ambitious, world-class performance on open world object manipulation tasks with physical hardware.","Drive the data engine for manipulation learning: data collection strategy, curation, annotation, and synthetic/real data mix, in close partnership with data infrastructure teams.","Drive the entire development cycle, from prototyping in simulation to robustly transferring and fine-tuning models on the robot.","Identify and prioritize performance bottlenecks, distinguishing between root causes traceable to classical vision (calibration, geometry, sensor fusion) vs those rooted in sub-optimal model/data, to prioritize fixes according to customer-expected levels of reliability.","Act as a force multiplier across the organization. Beyond code reviews, foster a culture of technical rigor, setting the bar for architectural excellence and mentoring the next generation of robotics leaders.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Technical Skills (Must-Have)","Deployment Experience: 5+ years shipping machine learning models on robotic systems in production environments.","AI Model Development Proficiency: Expertise in models including CNNs, transformers","Software Engineering: Proficiency in Python, C++, and PyTorch, with experience building real-time robotic software stacks.","AI Data Pipeline Experience: Experience with data collection, annotation, and synthetic data generation for ML.","Computer Vision: Familiarity with 6D pose estimation, camera calibration/extrinsics, point cloud processing and visual-servoing.","Hardware Bring-up: Experience with the initial calibration and tuning of high-DOF robotic manipulators.","Good to Have","ML Ops: Familiarity with distributed training and MLOps principles.","Teleoperation: Experience with VR/haptic interfaces and retargeting algorithms for human-in-the-loop control.","Simulation Environments: Experience with physics engines such as IsaacSim, MuJoCo, or Drake for policy training and validation.","Logistics Automation Background: Experience using manipulators to automate dynamic real-world material handling tasks.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.","7+ years of relevant experience (or 5+ years with a PhD) specifically focused on robotic manipulation or complex motion control.","A proven track record of taking complex algorithms from conception to successfully deploying them on physical hardware.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-09-10T14:11:58-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6185663004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6185663004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6185663004?gh_jid=6185663004","title":"Senior Systems Engineer - Chassis","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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.","Senior Systems Engineer – Chassis","Location: Austin, TX – Onsite","Job Summary","We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to drive the integration, development, and lifecycle of our next-generation humanoid robot chassis. The chassis is the structural and electromechanical backbone of the robot, and it ties together mechanical structure, actuation, power, and controls. This role sits at the intersection of structural and mechanical design, power distribution, thermal management, and systems integration. You will be responsible for developing system requirements, collaborating cross functionally, and ensuring that our chassis meets performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability targets. This is a high impact role contributing from concept through deployment. If you thrive in a fast paced environment with a successful track record in engineering design verification and product validation of electro-mechanical products, we'd love to speak with you. This position requires strong experience in robotics systems design, integrating complex structural and mechanical systems, and the ability to turn technical concepts into pragmatic execution.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Develop and maintain system level requirements and specifications for the robot chassis and structural subsystems.","Contribute to and implement system architecture for the humanoid chassis.","Collaborate on interface definitions between chassis and structural hardware and higher level actuation, power, compute, and control systems.","Perform trade studies across structural performance, weight, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.","Drive system integration efforts across mechanical structure, power distribution, wiring and harness, and thermal subsystems.","Develop verification and validation (V&V) plans and test protocols, including structural load testing, fatigue and life testing, thermal characterization, and vibration and shock testing.","Establish and track performance benchmarks such as structural stiffness and strength margins, mass properties, thermal limits, ingress protection, and service life or cycle counts.","Partner with mechanical, electrical, controls, AI, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.","Support systems requirement definition and integration across structure, power management, electrical architecture, sensing, compute mounting, and cable routing.","Design for structural integrity, fault tolerance, serviceability, and reliability in a production environment.","Coordinate prototype builds, structural design reviews, and DFM and DFA reviews.","Support supplier selection and qualification for structural components, fasteners, castings and machined parts, and precision hardware.","Support supplier selection and qualification for structural components, fasteners, castings and machined parts, and precision hardware.","Support compliance, safety standards, and field deployment readiness.","Design and support real time monitoring, structural health data logging, and remote diagnostic capabilities.","Drive and support root cause failure analysis, including structural failures, fastener and joint failures, and wear, and corrective action to enhance uptime and performance.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Strong experience designing and integrating complex structural, mechanical, and electrical systems for real time, dynamic robotics applications.","Strong understanding of structural mechanics (FEA, stress and fatigue analysis), materials selection (metals, composites, additive manufacturing), GD&T, and DFM and DFA for production hardware.","Experience with actuator, gearbox, and drivetrain integration into a structural chassis, including mounting, load transfer, and alignment and tolerancing.","Excellent cross functional communication skills.","Experience with wiring harness design and routing, cable management, and EMI and thermal considerations within a dense electromechanical chassis.","Experience bringing robotic and mechatronic hardware from prototype to production, including tolerance stack up and manufacturing process selection.","Experience leveraging industrial design and safety standards for robotic requirement generation, design, system integration, and test","Solid grasp of robotics architecture patterns, kinematics, dynamics, and mass and inertia budgeting for legged and wheeled mobile platforms.","Background in systems engineering and reliability engineering, including logging, telemetry, structural health monitoring, and automated test frameworks.","Knowledge of environmental sealing and ingress protection, vibration and shock qualification, and thermal management for embedded electronics within a structural enclosure.","Familiarity with requirements management and traceability tools and model-based systems engineering practices.","Collaborative, communicative, and motivated by working within a tight knit team of expert engineers.","Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in an R&D focused environment.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENECE","Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Master’s and / or PhD degree in engineering preferred.","Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.","6+ years of experience in complex robotics systems or autonomous systems.","Demonstrated experience contributing to the system-level architecture and integration of robotic or mechatronic products.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-09-08T15:24:03-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6188799004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6188799004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6188799004?gh_jid=6188799004","title":"Controls Engineer - Actuation","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Controls & Autonomy","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":["C++","Python","Isaac Sim","MuJoCo"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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","Apptronik is building robots for the real world — to improve human quality of life and help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage. As a Controls Engineer – Actuation on our Controls team, you will own both the actuator models that make our simulation trustworthy and the actuator-level control that runs on real hardware — closing the loop from bench characterization and system identification, through simulator integration, to controller design, tuning, and deployment. You will pair deep motor electromechanics and system-identification skill with strong C++/Python engineering, working hand in hand with our Controls, Firmware, and Simulation teams so that both model fidelity and control performance are driven by how they are actually used on the robot.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Develop and maintain high-fidelity actuator models in simulation, capturing the physical behaviors (friction, compliance, thermal, torque and current limits) that meaningfully affect real-world performance.","Design, tune, and deploy actuator-level control — closed-loop torque and current control and the low-level control that turns commands into reliable joint behavior on hardware.","Design and run hardware test campaigns to characterize actuator behavior and extract the parameters that keep both the models and the controllers accurate.","Apply system identification to extract trustworthy physical models from experimental data, and use those models to inform controller design and gain selection.","Quantitatively validate sim-to-real fidelity — for both the models and the controllers — using appropriate comparison metrics, and understand the limitations of each.","Build and maintain robust Python/C++ tooling for experiment automation, model extraction, controller tuning, and simulator integration.","Partner with the Controls team throughout — aligning on the fidelity and control performance actually needed, how model and controller choices ripple into training and policy performance, and where the actuator layer is the root cause of a sim-to-real gap.","Support hardware bring-up and deployment, translating validated models and controllers into real robot configuration.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Strong C++, including comfort extending a simulator or physics-engine codebase — not just consuming one through a Python interface.","Deep grounding in motor electromechanics and classical control — closed-loop torque/current control, controller design and tuning, and frequency-domain analysis (e.g. Bode plots, stability margins).","Hands-on actuator or servo control on real hardware: designing, tuning, and validating low-level controllers, informed by system identification.","Hands-on system identification and modeling: structured experiment design and model fitting from real data that feeds both simulation and control.","Proficiency in Python (test automation, data analysis, tooling) and a track record shipping maintainable code under Git in a fast-moving R&D environment.","Comfortable working cross-functionally with controls engineers — focused on how your models and controllers get used, not just whether they fit the data.","Preferred: experience with dynamometers, motor test stands, and lab instrumentation; motor thermal modeling and gearbox efficiency / backlash characterization; real-time actuator communication protocols and embedded / firmware control; a modern robotics simulator (MuJoCo, Isaac Sim/Lab, Brax) and sim-to-real validation workflows; and Docker with GPU/cloud experiment infrastructure.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","BS in Robotics, ME, EE, CS, or a related field + 4 years of relevant experience; MS in a related field + 2 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a related field.","Prior humanoid or legged-robot experience is strongly preferred.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-09-11T10:13:09-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6210369004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6210369004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6210369004?gh_jid=6210369004","title":"Senior Mechanical Engineer - Actuation","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["SolidWorks"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 highly motivated and talented engineers with hands-on experience and a passion for robotics to join our team. Specifically, we seek a Mechanical Engineer with proven capabilities in electric actuation design – electric motors, drivetrains, electromechanical packaging, joint/mechanism design, and testing to support the development of our next-generation humanoid robotics system.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Lead detailed design and analysis of actuators (rotary and linear)","Guide junior engineers to improve their designs","Collaborate with a small cross-disciplinary team of engineers","Participate in creative brainstorming for concept generation","Conduct engineering analysis to drive design decisions","Compare concepts via iterative design, prototype, assembly, and test","Perform analysis (FEA, etc.) to optimize and validate design","Create GD&T-informed drawings, a Bill of Material, and procurement documentation","Produce assembly instructions and finalize project documentation","Participate in pilot build of your designs","Perform DVP&R to ensure design meets requirements","Iterate on design to harden for scalability and DFMA","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles","High proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)","Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and testing mechanical components.","Exceptional attention to detail","Excellent teamwork and collaboration","Outstanding organizational and time management skills","The ability to multi-task and manage conflicting deadlines","Strong written and verbal communication","Great team player able to perform within a dynamic start-up environment","Knowledge of kinematics, structures (statics), dynamics, joints/mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging optimization","Experience in designing with planetary gears and linear transmissions is preferred","Experience in humanoid/legged robotics is preferred","Understanding of motor control systems and PCB layout principles is preferred","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field","6+ years in development of actuation and/or robotic systems or similar","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-09-29T15:16:00-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6215864004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6215864004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6215864004?gh_jid=6215864004","title":"Staff Drivetrain Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":["SolidWorks"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 highly motivated and talented engineers with hands-on experience and a passion for robotics to join our team. Specifically, we seek a Staff Drivetrain Engineer with proven capabilities in drivetrain design – gear design, gearbox architectures, and testing.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Conceptualize, design, build, and test drivetrain technologies for use in electric actuators","Design drivetrains to optimize for mass, volume, inertia, efficiency, torques, and speeds","Design gear tooth profiles to optimize for backlash, efficiency, strength, and lifetime","Select layout and type of bearings based on performance characteristics, loads, and packaging","Select lubrication strategy with maintenance, performance, and lifetime in mind","Perform analysis (FEA, gear analysis software, static analysis, etc) to optimize and validate design","Select materials and manufacturing methods to optimize for actuation performance and cost","Create GD&T-informed drawings, a Bill of Material, and procurement documentation","Produce assembly instructions and finalize project documentation","Participate in pilot build of your design","Perform DVP&R to ensure design meets requirements","Iterate on design to harden for scalability and DFMA","Collaborate with a small cross-disciplinary team of engineers","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","High proficiency in gear design software (KISSsoft, Romax, or similar) and CAD (NX, Solidworks, Onshape, etc)","Strong understanding of gear manufacturing technologies, gear analysis, and tribology","Extensive knowledge of types of gearboxes (planetary, spur gear, etc) and relevant industry standards (AGMA, SAE, ISO, etc)","Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles","Exceptional attention to detail","Excellent teamwork and collaboration","Outstanding organizational and time management skills","The ability to multi-task and manage conflicting deadlines","Strong written and verbal communication","Great team player able to perform within a dynamic start-up environment","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field","8+ years of experience in development of drivetrains, gearboxes, actuators, or similar, specifically within the robotics, automotive, or aerospace industries","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-10-02T12:49:28-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6216205004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6216205004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6216205004?gh_jid=6216205004","title":"Firmware Engineer – Hands","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":["C++","Python","Simulink"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are seeking a Firmware Engineer to help develop firmware for the dexterous hands of our humanoid robots. You will collaborate with our existing hands firmware team to implement, test, and debug the embedded software that drives our in-house hand designs, including motor control, sensor integration, and the real-time communications that connect the hand to the rest of the robot. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers as the hand evolves from prototype to production, contribute to hardware bring-up, and help build out HIL and SIL tests for hand firmware. You will help maintain firmware quality and reliability as we scale from prototypes to fleets of hundreds of hands deployed in the field. As you grow on the team, you will participate in code and design reviews and contribute to our hands firmware stack alongside more experienced engineers, with mentorship and support along the way.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Collaborate with the hands firmware team to develop, deploy, and maintain firmware for in-house dexterous hand designs, including motor control, sensor I/O, and real-time communications.","Work closely with mechanical engineers as the hand design evolves; ensure firmware tracks the mechanical design and exposes the right interfaces for tuning and validation. ● Contribute to motor control firmware for the small motors that drive the hand, including current control and basic position/torque loops.","Develop firmware for distributed embedded networks that connect multiple MCUs. ● Help shape and execute the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing strategy to validate hand performance, safety, and reliability at scale. ● Help drive firmware quality, reliability, and field performance for fleets of hundreds of hands deployed in production humanoid robots, including telemetry, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis of field failures.","Work with cross-functional engineering teams to bring up hand hardware from prototype through production.","Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and pair debugging, learning from and contributing alongside senior engineers.","Contribute to discussions on tooling, processes, and patterns, with guidance from more experienced engineers.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Experience with humanoid robotics, prosthetics, dexterous manipulation, or other compact electromechanical systems.","Experience with EtherCAT for real-time embedded communications.","Experience developing in C and C++ for TI C2000 microcontrollers.","Familiarity with safety-critical embedded system design standards, including MISRA C and ISO 26262.","Exposure to Agile workflows, including sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviews.","Experience integrating tactile, force, or position sensors into embedded systems. ● Familiarity with model-based design tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) for control design and code generation.","Contributions to firmware tooling, build systems, or developer infrastructure.","Familiarity with real-time embedded firmware concepts and an eagerness to develop hard real-time skills.","Familiarity with motor control concepts for BLDC motors (e.g., field-oriented control, current control, or position control).","Familiarity with distributed embedded networks where multiple MCUs cooperate over real-time buses.","Exposure to deploying firmware to embedded devices through internships, projects, or coursework.","Strong hardware debugging skills using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. ● Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics (Altium Designer preferred) and hardware datasheets.","Experience with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, UART, RS485, and CAN.","Demonstrated ability to work closely with mechanical engineers on tightly integrated electromechanical assemblies.","Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow technically within a collaborative team setting.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience; Master's degree with a focus on controls, motor drives, or embedded systems is especially valued.","0–2 years of relevant experience developing embedded software, including internships, co-ops, research, or significant academic or personal projects; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.","Solid working proficiency in C/C++; familiarity with Python, Docker, and Git. ● Exposure to firmware development for resource-constrained embedded hardware (limited flash, RAM, and CPU; many peripherals across few MCUs).","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-10-02T16:56:44-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6216214004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6216214004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6216214004?gh_jid=6216214004","title":"Senior Embedded Linux Engineer","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Electrical & Embedded","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["ROS 2","C++","Python","CUDA","Linux"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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 are seeking a Senior Embedded BSP Engineer to own the board support package and OS configuration for the NVIDIA Jetson Thor compute platform in our humanoid robots. You will collaborate with our firmware, hardware, and robot software teams to bring up custom carrier boards, develop and maintain the boot chain, kernel or RTOS configuration, and device drivers, and deliver reproducible, secure, field-updatable OS images. You will tune the platform for low-latency, real-time performance, support hardware bring-up from prototype through production, and help own platform quality and reliability as we scale from prototypes to fleets of hundreds and thousands of robots in the field. As you grow on the team, you will participate in code and design reviews and contribute to the architectural direction of our compute platform alongside your peers.","ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES","Develop and maintain the BSP for NVIDIA Jetson Thor modules and custom carrier boards, including board bring-up, device tree, pinmux, and peripheral enablement. ● Customize and maintain the boot chain (firmware, UEFI, and OS loader), kernel or QNX microkernel configuration, and out-of-tree kernel modules or QNX resource managers and drivers.","Build and maintain OS images (Linux via Yocto or JetPack/Ubuntu, and/or QNX via QNX SDP) with reproducible, CI-driven builds.","Tune the OS for real-time and low-latency behavior, including PREEMPT_RT, CPU isolation, IRQ affinity, QNX scheduling and partitioning, and power and thermal profiles. ● Own OS lifecycle tooling: JetPack / NVIDIA BSP upgrades, A/B OTA updates, secure boot, disk encryption, and fleet flashing and provisioning.","Triage lab and field issues such as boot failures, kernel panics, driver regressions, and thermal throttling, and document root causes.","Define new hardware requirements and review schematics and layout with the hardware team.","Work with cross-functional engineering teams, including Hardware, Robot Software, QA, Validation, and Manufacturing, to bring up compute hardware from prototype through production.","Collaborate with validation teams to develop test strategies and test plans. ● Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and pair debugging; help raise the bar for platform quality across the team.","SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS","Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.","Minimum of 5 years of experience building, debugging, and shipping embedded systems using Linux and/or QNX.","Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson (Thor or Orin) and JetPack, including flashing and carrier board customization.","Strong OS-level skills: Linux kernel configuration, device tree, driver development and debugging, kernel upgrades or backports.","Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or a comparable image build system. ● Solid understanding of the boot process: bootloaders, initramfs, and rootfs layout. ● Proficiency in C/C++; working knowledge of Python or Bash for tooling, and Git. ● Strong hardware debugging skills using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG / serial debug.","Ability to read and interpret system schematics and hardware datasheets. ● Working knowledge of embedded networking protocols such as CAN, EtherCAT, and Ethernet.","Familiarity with embedded Linux security fundamentals such as secure boot, PKI, and hardware key storage.","Experience writing and understanding technical specifications.","Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a desire to grow technical leadership within a team setting.","EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE","Experience with QNX Neutrino, including SDP, BSP development, and resource managers. Experience with real-time Linux tuning such as PREEMPT_RT.","Experience with humanoid robotics, industrial robotics, or other high-performance real-time systems.","Experience with CUDA, TensorRT, and container environments on Jetson. Experience with OTA update frameworks (RAUC, SWUpdate, Mender) and fleet provisioning. Familiarity with ROS 2 and DDS middleware.","Familiarity with safety-critical embedded system design standards, including ISO 26262. Contributions to upstream kernel or open-source BSP projects.","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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-10-02T16:56:56-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6220342004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6220342004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6220342004?gh_jid=6220342004","title":"Manager, Manufacturing Engineering","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, TX","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Mechanical & Hardware","experience":"Lead & Staff","detected_skills":[],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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.","The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering will play a key leadership role in scaling complex hardware from early engineering builds into repeatable production. You will build and lead the Manufacturing Engineering team, shape how products are industrialized, and partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to turn ambitious designs into robust manufacturing systems.","This role owns the technical foundation of production—including process development, tooling, manufacturing definition, production readiness, and yield improvement. You will have the opportunity to influence product design early, establish the manufacturing standards and systems required for scale, and directly impact quality, cost, throughput, and the company’s ability to ramp new products successfully.","Key Accountabilities","Team Leadership: Build and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, establish priorities and ownership, and ensure effective technical support from prototype through production.","Industrialization & NPI: Lead Manufacturing Engineering engagement during early builds, translating design and build learnings into scalable processes, tooling, documentation, and production readiness.","Manufacturing Definition & Systems: Own MBOMs, Bills of Process, operation sequencing, and Work Instruction standards. Ensure EBOM-to-MBOM alignment and successful integration with PLM, ERP, and MES systems.","Process, Tooling & DFM: Own manufacturing process development, tooling and fixture strategy, DFM/DFA, PFMEA, and process validation to ensure products are ready for repeatable production.","Yield & Manufacturing Performance: Own improvement of first-pass yield, defects, rework, cycle time, and process capability. Drive cross-functional root-cause investigations and corrective actions for systemic manufacturing issues.","Production Readiness & Scale: Own Manufacturing Engineering readiness for pilot builds, production ramp, change implementation, and Contract Manufacturer technical transfer. Escalate risks that threaten quality, schedule, or production readiness.","Skills & Requirements","Strong background in complex hardware manufacturing, NPI, process development, tooling, and production industrialization.","Experience with MBOMs, BOPs, PLM, ERP, MES, and engineering change management.","Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA, PFMEA, SPC, DOE, process validation, and root-cause analysis.","Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive cross-functional accountability.","Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate conflict, deliver difficult feedback, and build trust across teams.","Experience prioritizing work, delegating effectively, and balancing team capacity with business needs","Experience with high degree-of-freedom electromechanical assemblies, robotics, precision mechanisms, or actuation systems is a plus.","Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.","7+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, including 2+ years of technical or people leadership.","PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS","Periods of sitting at a workstation and working on a computer","Ability to safely lift and/or move approximately 15 pounds at times.","Ability to move throughout operational areas and maintain awareness of surrounding people, equipment, and robotic systems.","Visual ability necessary to operate equipment, monitor robotic systems, and read printed and digital material","Ability to communicate effectively with team members during normal operations and when responding to safety or operational concern","Ability to travel domestically and internationally, averaging 15% per year","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:16:15-04:00","date_posted":"2026-10-08T12:08:14-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6225394004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6225394004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6225394004?gh_jid=6225394004","title":"Senior Perception Learning Engineer ","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Sunnyvale, CA","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Perception & AI","experience":"Senior","detected_skills":["ROS 2","C++","Python","SLAM","PyTorch"],"advertised_pay":"$220,000 - $250,000","compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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.","You will drive research and development of advanced perception systems that empower Apptronik’s humanoid robots to understand and interact with complex human environments. Your work will focus heavily on SLAM, visual-inertial odometry, world modeling, and learning-based perception, alongside object detection and multi-sensor fusion, creating the foundation for robust autonomy in real-world settings.","You will design and optimize deep learning models for real-time detection, tracking, segmentation, scene understanding, and state estimation while contributing to scalable pipelines for training, evaluation, and deployment. You will also integrate data from multiple modalities—Cameras, LiDAR, depth sensors, and IMUs—into unified world models that support navigation, manipulation, safety, and human-robot interaction.","This role requires balancing research innovation with practical engineering to deliver deployable, high-performance SLAM and perception stacks. You will collaborate across Reinforcement Learning teams, Platform Software team, and Systems teams, and contribute to shaping Apptronik’s perception and autonomy roadmap. Your work will directly accelerate the development of humanoid robots that can safely operate in human spaces, adapt to dynamic environments, and extend human capability.","Core Responsibilities","Lead Design, develop, and optimize perception and SLAM pipelines for humanoid robots, including visual-inertial odometry, mapping, localization, object detection, tracking, segmentation, pose estimation, and scene understanding.","Develop multi-sensor fusion frameworks that integrate cameras, LiDAR, depth sensors, and IMUs for robust real-time state estimation and mapping in dynamic human-centered environments.","Contribute to scalable data pipelines, training infrastructure, and inference frameworks to accelerate model development, evaluation, and deployment.","Drive research and deployment of learning-based models for SLAM, 3D scene understanding, and perception optimized for humanoid locomotion, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.","Implement performance profiling, regression testing, and telemetry systems to ensure perception and SLAM modules meet strict latency, accuracy, and reliability requirements on edge devices.","Collaborate with planning, control, and hardware teams to define perception-to-action interfaces, ensuring real-time compatibility with locomotion and manipulation pipelines.","Guide the integration of synthetic data (e.g., simulation frameworks like IsaacSim) with real-world datasets to enhance model generalization and robustness.","Contribute to best practices in code quality, model versioning, reproducibility, and deployment.","Required Qualifications","MS/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or related field.","3- 5+ years building and shipping perception and/or SLAM systems in robotics or real-time vision applications.","Strong background in SLAM, VIO, probabilistic state estimation, and deep learning for computer vision.","Practical expertise in detection, segmentation, multi-object tracking, 3D perception, and learning-based mapping/localization.","Hands-on experience with modern AI frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) and computer vision / multi-modal libraries such as OpenCV, Detectron2, YOLO, and foundation models for perception and language (e.g., SAM, CLIP, DINOv2, Flamingo).","Proficiency in Python and modern C++, with strong software engineering fundamentals (version control, testing, CI/CD).","Deep understanding of 3D geometry, camera models, and probabilistic estimation (EKF/UKF, factor graphs, SLAM, VIO).","Experience deploying optimized perception or SLAM models on edge hardware (GPU/NPU/embedded platforms) under compute, latency, and thermal constraints.","Track record of shipping ML/Perception or SLAM systems from R&D into production robotics platforms.","Preferred Experience","Experience with humanoid robots, bipedal locomotion, and manipulation tasks.","Experience with modern SLAM frameworks (e.g., ORB-SLAM, VINS, Kimera, Cartographer) or learning-based SLAM systems.","Strong classical computer vision skills (geometry-based methods, feature extraction) complementing learning-based approaches.","Expertise in model acceleration, quantization, or compression (TensorRT, ONNX Runtime).","Familiarity with real-time frameworks and middleware such as ROS 2, GStreamer, or zero-copy pipelines.","Knowledge of synthetic data generation and domain adaptation techniques for training perception and SLAM models.","Contributions to open-source robotics or vision software stacks.","The annual salary range is $220,000 - $250,000","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-15T11:28:27-04:00","date_posted":"2026-10-15T11:25:47-04:00","valid_through":null},{"id":"apptronik-6226572004","url":"https://roboticjobs.ai/jobs/apptronik-6226572004","employer_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6226572004?gh_jid=6226572004","title":"CoRL 2026 - Robotics & AI Talent ","employer":{"id":"apptronik","name":"Apptronik"},"location":"Austin, Texas & Sunnyvale, California ","work_mode":"See listing","discipline":"Systems & Integration","experience":"Other levels","detected_skills":["ROS 2","C++","Python","SLAM"],"advertised_pay":null,"compensation":[],"description_paragraphs":["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.","Heading to CoRL 2026? Let’s Connect!","Our Talent Acquisition and Engineering teams will be on-site in Austin, Texas! We are actively looking for top early-career, graduate (MS/PhD), and experienced talent in robotics, autonomous systems, control theory, and perception to join our growing team.","Skip the formal application queue: Share your information prior to or during the conference.","Areas of Interest & Focus: We are hiring across multiple levels (Internships, Entry-Level, Senior, and Research Scientists) in the following domains:","Perception & Sensing: Computer Vision, LiDAR, Sensor Fusion, SLAM, State Estimation.","Control & Dynamics: Motion Planning, Trajectory Optimization, Reinforcement Learning, Actuation.","Software Systems: ROS/ROS2, C++, Python, Embedded Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).","Hardware & System Design: Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, Rapid Prototyping.","What We Offer / Why Join Us","High-Impact Projects: Work on real-world robotics applications with direct business and customer ROI.","Growth & Mentorship: Collaborate directly with industry experts, senior researchers, and cross-functional engineering leads.","Flexible Roles: Openings available for Summer 2027 Internships, Full-Time Roles, and Direct Lateral Hires.","Not attending IROS in person? No problem, we will still love to hear from you.","*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."],"source":"Greenhouse","verified_at":"2026-10-17T10:04:19.148Z","updated_at":"2026-10-16T18:21:08-04:00","date_posted":"2026-10-16T18:21:08-04:00","valid_through":null}]}