Why We Are Hiring for This Role:
- Own the end-to-end design of custom PCBs for robotic hand controllers, including schematics, layout, and BOM selection.
- Develop new custom force and tactile sensors for robotics with aggressive size and reliability requirements.Â
- Design and evaluate embedded systems and mixed-signal circuits (MCUs, FPGAs, sensors, power, communications).
- Collaborate with silicon partners to evaluate and integrate cutting-edge chips (e.g., motor drivers, IMUs, tactile sensors).
- Perform board bring-up, validation, and debugging using lab instruments and test infrastructure.
- Guide junior engineers and review schematic/layout work to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
- Drive continuous improvements in design for manufacturability (DFM), testability (DFT), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
- Interface with firmware/software engineers to define board-level APIs and support hardware abstraction.
- Support the transition from prototypes to production, working with contract manufacturers and test engineers.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies in embedded electronics, robotic sensing, and motor control.
What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:
- Proven track record designing embedded systems (MCUs, DSPs, or FPGAs) in compact, high-reliability systems.
- Experience with sensor integration (IMUs, force/tactile, encoders), motor control (BLDC, brushed, stepper), and power electronics.
- Strong debugging skills with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG tools.
- Proficiency in ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or Cadence.
- Solid understanding of signal integrity, thermal management, and power distribution for compact electronics.
- Familiarity with firmware interactions and embedded C/C++ is a plus.
- Experience working on robotics, prosthetics, or haptics-related hardware.
- Knowledge of silicon evaluation and working with early-stage chip vendors.
- Experience with wireless communication (BLE, Wi-Fi, etc.) and secure hardware design.
- Exposure to safety standards (IEC, ISO) and EMI/EMC compliance testing.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Salary
- The annual compensation is expected to be between $180,000 - $300,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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