Staff Actuator Design Engineer Job at ALSO (Palo Alto)

Electrical Engineer, Staff

About 1X: We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a ...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

160000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience in electrical system design for robotics, consumer electronics, or similarly demanding fields
Deep understanding of power electronics, signal integrity, and mixed-signal circuit design
Hands-on experience debugging and validating hardware (use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
Experience designing under constraints (size, weight, power, thermal, etc.)
History of successfully moving from prototyping to production with high reliability
Strong ability to optimize trade‑offs between performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability
Comfort working fast‑paced environments with tight timelines and high technical complexity
Excellent communication and teamwork, especially across hardware, mechanical, and software domains

Job Responsibility

Architect power electronics and distribution for high-actuation, high-density humanoid robots
Design advanced PCB layouts for sensing, actuation, and compute modules under extreme constraints
Build real-time embedded systems using microcontrollers and high-speed digital interfaces
Debug, characterize, and optimize across thermal, EMI, and signal-integrity domains
Develop rapid prototypes, validation rigs, and custom tools to accelerate iteration
Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and AI teams to bring robots to life

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Staff Controls Engineer

Carbon is looking for a print algorithm and controls engineer in our Print Depar...

Location

United States , Redwood City

Salary:

176000.00 - 264000.00 USD / Year

Carbon, Inc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS or MS in Controls, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering or related field
At least 6 years of industry experience
Multi-language programmer from prototyping (e.g., Python, MATLAB) to production (C++)
Experience implementing closed loop control systems from prototype (Python) to production (C++)
Experience in system identification and digital signal processing
Experience implementing and automating diagnostics, system health checks, GUI tools, calibration, and performance scripts

Job Responsibility

Design and implement analysis tools, models, and simulations from scratch
Design and implement novel data structures and control / optimization algorithms in a distributed compute setting
Interface with hardware engineers to provide design recommendations for actuator, sensor, and electrical (ADC/DAC) designs
Identify subsystem anomalies during integration phase and provide design recommendations
Interface with the support team to diagnose and solve print and process issues in the field
Demonstrate subsystem prototype viability and guide system designs from conception to production level functionality

What we offer

Equity
Benefits
Time off programs

Fulltime

Staff Data Engineer

We’re looking for a Staff Data Engineer to own the design, scalability, and reli...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

150000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Figure

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience owning or architecting large-scale data platforms — ideally in EV, autonomous driving, or robotics fleet environments, where telemetry, sensor data, and system metrics are core to product decisions
Deep expertise in data engineering and architecture (data modeling, ETL orchestration, schema design, transformation frameworks)
Strong foundation in Python, SQL, and modern data stacks (dbt, Airflow, Kafka, Spark, BigQuery, ClickHouse, or Snowflake)
Experience building data quality, validation, and observability systems to detect regressions, schema drift, and missing data
Excellent communication skills — able to understand technical needs from domain experts (controls, perception, operations) and translate complex data patterns into clear, actionable insights for engineers and leadership
First-principles understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, actuators, encoders, and control loops

Job Responsibility

Architect and evolve Figure’s end-to-end platform data pipeline — from robot telemetry ingestion to warehouse transformation and visualization
Improve and maintain existing ETL/ELT pipelines for scalability, reliability, and observability
Detect and mitigate data regressions, schema drift, and missing data via validation and anomaly-detection frameworks
Identify and close gaps in data coverage, ensuring high-fidelity metrics coverage across releases and subsystems
Define the tech stack and architecture for the next generation of our data warehouse, transformation framework, and monitoring layer
Collaborate with robotics domain experts (controls, perception, Guardian, fall-prevention) to turn raw telemetry into structured metrics that drive engineering/business decisions
Partner with fleet management, operators, and leadership to design and communicate fleet-level KPIs, trends, and regressions in clear, actionable ways
Enable self-service access to clean, documented datasets for engineers
Develop tools and interfaces that make fleet data accessible and explorable for engineers without deep data backgrounds

Fulltime

New

Senior Staff/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Spot

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer and Senior Staff Mech...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

134000.00 - 208000.00 USD / Year

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BSME and minimum 5 years (Senior Staff level) or 10 years (Principal level) of relevant experience (including MSME/PhD degrees with professional engineering experience)
Advanced CATIA user or equivalent (NX, Solidworks, etc.), including finite element analysis, 2D drawings, simulations
Familiarity with PLM systems, (Arena preferred), and ECO process
Experience designing motion control systems with sensors, actuators and complex mechanisms
Experience designing systems that are used in industrial settings
A working knowledge of ASME drafting standards including GD&T, (Y14.5-2018)
A working knowledge of DFM/A, Six Sigma, and statistical tolerance analysis
A working knowledge of structured problem solving methods including 8D and Ishikawa diagrams, (fishbone)
A working knowledge of failure avoidance methods including DFMEA/PFMEA and fault tree analysis
Able to manage more than one project concurrently while still meeting deadlines

Job Responsibility

Own robot subsystems through architecture, development, and volume manufacturing
Lead a cross functional team to develop complex robotic sub-systems
Develop proofs of concept designs, transition them to prototype designs and then to production designs
Collaborate with other engineers to solve hard design problems and work across disciplines to understand failure modes
Design and release parts, assemblies and drawings using CATIA
Develop production and support documentation including bills of material (BOMs), assembly drawings, and maintenance instructions
Plan and and/or perform verification and validation activities on prototype and production systems
Lead DFM / DFA, and cost-reduction activities
Troubleshoot issues, root cause failure analysis, design and implement corrective and preventative solutions
Mentor and advise less experienced members of the engineering team

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
401(k)
paid time off
annual bonus structure

Fulltime

New

Staff Mechanical Product Design Engineer

We’re looking for an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead new product d...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

160000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Eight Sleep

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of consumer product design experience with knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal forming, and sensor/electronics integration
Track records of shipping high-volume consumer products, including manufacturing support in Asia. Willingness and ability to travel to China as needed
Highly proficient with 3D modeling and simulation tools (e.g. Solidworks, NX, Creo)
Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA), tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning and geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
Solid understanding of root cause analysis, DOEs, and other quality measuring techniques
BSME or equivalent. MS preferred

Job Responsibility

Architect and design complex electromechanical systems, including plastic, metal, and soft goods components integrated with novel sensors and actuators
Drive designs across the entire development lifecycle, including brainstorming, CAD, prototyping, testing, and ramp into production in Asia
Shape the direction of our products and features by collaborating with industrial design, marketing, and product teams as well as company leadership
Solve highly cross-functional problems by working with electrical, software, reliability, and manufacturing engineering teams
Perform analysis and testing to ensure designs meet product goals, including thermal, fluid, and structural analysis

What we offer

Lunch in the SF office 5 days a week
Full access to health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents
Supplemental life insurance
Flexible PTO
Commuter benefits to ease your daily commute
Paid parental leave
Offers Equity
Periodic equity refreshments based on performance
Every employee receives a Pod

Fulltime

New

Senior Staff Electrical Engineer - Atlas Actuation

As a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer on the Atlas Actuation Technology team you...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

134000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of experience in a design, systems or sustaining engineering role
Extensive experience with Root Cause Analysis and general problem solving methodologies
Extensive experience collaborating across disciplines and troubleshooting issues that span mechanical, electrical, and software engineering
Extensive experience launching and improving products, ideally utilizing ECO control to do so
Exceptional organization and written/verbal communication skills
A proven track record of autonomously managing large, complex projects, for which prioritization and delegation decisions were left to you
A deep passion for mentoring and fostering a culture of excellence and best practices
Experience working in a collaborative setting, particularly in dynamic and agile environments
Comfort with project management and agile task management systems
Proficiency in schematic capture and layout in an ECAD tool like Altium

Job Responsibility

Analyze board failures and perform root cause analysis on circuits ranging from high-power motor drives to high-speed communications
Collaborate with production and test teams to drive design improvements that increase yield and decrease process friction
Review and analyze data from robot logs, Jira issues, and automated tests to drive improvements into current and next-generation designs
Propose and execute design changes/ECOs by revising schematics and layouts of boards using HDI, controlled impedance, flex, and heavy copper technology
Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers to optimize robustness and reliability of a highly integrated and complex electromechanical assembly
Be a primary contributor to the actuation product and technology roadmap, championing what improvements should be made when and what technologies need investigation to provide value on future products

What we offer

medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure

Fulltime

Senior Staff Electrical Engineer - Atlas Actuation

As a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer on the Atlas Actuation Technology team you...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

134000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of experience in a design, systems or sustaining engineering role
Extensive experience with Root Cause Analysis and general problem solving methodologies
Extensive experience collaborating across disciplines and troubleshooting issues that span mechanical, electrical, and software engineering
Extensive experience launching and improving products, ideally utilizing ECO control to do so
Exceptional organization and written/verbal communication skills
A proven track record of autonomously managing large, complex projects, for which prioritization and delegation decisions were left to you
A deep passion for mentoring and fostering a culture of excellence and best practices
Experience working in a collaborative setting, particularly in dynamic and agile environments
Comfort with project management and agile task management systems
Proficiency in schematic capture and layout in an ECAD tool like Altium

Job Responsibility

Analyze board failures and perform root cause analysis on circuits ranging from high-power motor drives to high-speed communications
Collaborate with production and test teams to drive design improvements that increase yield and decrease process friction
Review and analyze data from robot logs, Jira issues, and automated tests to drive improvements into current and next-generation designs
Propose and execute design changes/ECOs by revising schematics and layouts of boards using HDI, controlled impedance, flex, and heavy copper technology
Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers to optimize robustness and reliability of a highly integrated and complex electromechanical assembly
Be a primary contributor to the actuation product and technology roadmap, championing what improvements should be made when and what technologies need investigation to provide value on future products

What we offer

medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure

Fulltime

New

Senior Staff Product Quality Engineer

As a Senior Staff Product Quality Engineer at Boston Dynamics, you will join our...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

114195.00 - 157108.00 USD / Year

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Industrial Engineering or other Engineering discipline
6+ years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing, quality assurance or engineering, including project leadership in high-tech environments
Experience in high-tech manufacturing environments where a wide range of components including PCBAs, electronics, precision machined parts, castings, injection molded plastic parts, optics, and actuators are assembled
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and convert them into the quality control plans
Ability to execute product and process qualifications
Experience understanding product issues and how to adequately get them resolved
Experience with creating and approving change orders associated with product, procedures and BOM
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting technical content to engineering, regulatory, and executive stakeholders
Able to translate complex quality data into actionable insights that influence product and process decisions

Job Responsibility

Lead and execute the product quality function throughout the product development and new product introduction (NPI) process
Lead resolution of product quality issues at all stages of the product lifecycle, from prototype to sustaining and across multiple disciplines of the business (including design, supply chain, production and service)
Lead root cause, corrective action and preventive action investigations cross functionally
Collaborate with Design Engineers, Supplier Quality Engineers, Test Engineers and the Operations Team to ensure that quality standards are met
Lead, measure and identify opportunities for improvement in first pass yield (FPY) and other key performance indicators (KPIs)
Plan and lead process qualifications generating clear and concise plans and reports as a result of new product releases and sustaining change
Ensure processes implemented adhere to quality requirements and risks are identified and communicated where nonconformances exist
Provide support to the MRB process to ensure effective root cause/corrective action and prompt and accurate disposition for nonconforming material
Implement methods to inspect and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products and production equipment. Continually improve these methods through data analysis and business needs
Support and lead audits (internal, customer, third party) to help improve our Quality Management System, as necessary

What we offer

medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure

Fulltime

Staff Actuator Design Engineer

ALSO

Location:
United States , Palo Alto

Category:
IT - Software Development

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February 20, 2026

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