Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Actuators & Drives

1X Technologies

Location:
United States , Palo Alto

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

125000.00 - 187700.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to help design, develop, and scale electrical systems for advanced robotic platforms. This is a generalist electrical engineering role with opportunities to work across power, sensing, embedded systems, and system architecture, with a strong focus on robotic actuators and motor drive systems.

Job Responsibility:

Own the electrical design of key subsystems across robotic platforms, from concept through production
Define electrical architectures that balance performance, reliability, safety, cost, and manufacturability
Design, review, and debug schematics and PCBs, including power, sensing, and control electronics
Bring up and validate prototypes and production-intent hardware using lab equipment
Collaborate closely with firmware, controls, and mechanical engineers to enable high-performance systems
Support EMI/ESD, safety, and reliability requirements throughout the design process
Drive electrical design best practices, documentation, and design reviews
Work with manufacturing and test teams to support DFM/DFA, production ramp, and field issues
Contribute to technical decision-making at both system and detailed implementation levels

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering (senior/staff level depending on experience)
Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design
Experience designing and debugging real hardware, from schematic to PCB to bring-up
Familiarity with power systems, sensors, and embedded electronics
Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, etc.)
Understanding of EMI/ESD considerations and robust hardware design practices
Experience collaborating across disciplines (mechanical, firmware, controls, test, manufacturing)
Ability to take ownership of complex technical problems and drive them to completion

Nice to have:

Experience designing motor drive systems, including power electronics and motor interfaces
Familiarity with robotic actuators or electromechanical systems
Understanding of motor types, sensors (encoders, current sensing), and control requirements
Experience with high-power or high-current electronics
Exposure to mass manufacturing electronics and production ramp-up
Experience with safety-critical or high-reliability systems
Knowledge of thermal design and fault-tolerant architectures
Basic familiarity with mechanical CAD or close collaboration with mechanical design

What we offer:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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