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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

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 Automation Engineer

As a Staff Mechanical Automation Engineer, you will be part of our Automation Te...

Location

United States , Shakopee

Salary:

87000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

CommScope

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
8+ years of relevant engineering experience
Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software
Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis
Proven experience in custom automated equipment design
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems
Ability to work directly with automation equipment to ensure functionality
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration in a global organization
Ability to travel up to 15% to global production locations for project intake, development, and deployment

Job Responsibility

Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses, and risk assessments for new automation projects
Design and propose innovative machine and tooling concepts to improve quality, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs
Generate and present creative ideas to the team, fostering a culture of innovation
Deliver new concepts through brainstorming, component research, iterative prototyping, and feasibility testing
Develop, build, and test semi-automated equipment for fiber optics manufacturing
Perform hands-on bench testing and iterative prototyping as a core part of development
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry standards to drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with mechanical engineers to create and implement standardized work instructions for mechanical design processes
Engage directly with manufacturing sites to understand real-world constraints and identify opportunities for new design concepts
Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for automation equipment

What we offer

medical
dental
vision plans
life and accidental death insurance
401(k) plan
participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan
eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year
10 days paid vacation (prorated based on start date)
other leave options

Fulltime

Staff Mechanical Engineer

Location

United States , Pleasanton

Salary:

179300.00 - 242500.00 USD / Year

10x Genomics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS/MS/Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience within biotech, medical devices, robotics, or high-tech instrumentation
Deep theoretical fundamentals in kinematics/dynamics, thermals, materials selection (plastics, metals), fluidics, and stress analysis
High proficiency in 3D CAD design and surfacing (SolidWorks and EPDM/PDMWorks preferred)
Advanced expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and tolerance analysis
Proven experience managing complex electromechanical assemblies containing motors, actuators, pumps, valves, regulators, sensors, cameras, and temperature controllers
Thorough understanding of all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design control processes (specifications, design reviews, risk analysis), transfer to manufacturing, and field reliability tracking

Job Responsibility

Take on full leadership of critical projects and teams
Serve as a technical expert and thought leader within the mechanical engineering function
Guide the development of cutting-edge mechanical technologies for breakthrough spatial biology applications
Mentor and grow the engineering team
Drive process innovations that contribute directly to the company's product pipeline and long-term mission
Lead the architecture and design of large-scale mechanical systems and critical subsystems for complex biotech devices
Drive multi-disciplinary integration across mechanical, fluidic, electrical, optical, and software domains
Lead the development of novel mechanical approaches to solve complex problems in genomics
Explore and implement emerging technologies like robotics, advanced automation, or novel fabrication methods
Ensure all designs meet rigorous technical, performance, and regulatory standards

What we offer

equity grants
comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs
annual bonus program or sales incentive program
competitive and comprehensive health benefits package
competitive easy-to-use benefits that promote wellbeing
family friendly policies like parental leave and other benefits
generous time off

Fulltime

Staff Reliability Engineer

ALSO is looking for a Reliability Engineer to play a key role in developing and ...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

220000.00 - 255000.00 USD / Year

ALSO

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or equivalent
Five or more years of industry experience in a reliability engineering role
Technical knowledge of one or more aspects related to PCBA reliability, energy storage systems, drive units, and chassis components
Working knowledge of a coding language, preferably Python
Working knowledge of statistical software for reliability, such as JMP or the ReliaSoft suite, or MATLAB
Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as SEM, CT, X-Ray, EDS, TDR
Experience with instrumentations for data collection and testing such as thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers
Experience with deploying reliability testing guidelines and inventing new ways of testing
Ability to use FEA software (Eg. Ansys Sherlock) for product life prediction in creation of reliability tests

Job Responsibility

Establish reliability targets and metrics for new product development that include actuators, batteries, drive units, PCBAs, chassis, and various low voltage electronic systems
Develop new reliability tests procedures and specifications such as highly accelerated life testing, environmental testing, and other reliability tests to demonstrate reliability
Apply various types of acceleration models for creation of reliability tests to accurately predict product lifetime under accelerated stress conditions
Prepare concise and detailed test plans and analyze test reports. Provide updates and progress on various testing campaigns
Guide the engineering teams on failure modes, typical countermeasures for reliability failures, and design guidelines. Provide risk analysis to guide design decisions
Monitor field performance and identify trends in failure
Leading and facilitating FMEAs with cross-functional teams and developing design verification plans from these activities

What we offer

Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
Flexible time off
401(k) match

Fulltime

Staff Systems Engineer

Cyngn is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead system definition and architec...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

187000.00 - 209000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
8+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex electro-mechanical systems (robotics, vehicles, industrial automation, autonomy)
Strong experience translating product-level requirements into detailed engineering specifications and verification plans
Solid understanding of industrial safety standards, particularly ANSI B56 and related AMR / industrial vehicle safety frameworks
Hands-on familiarity with low-level sensors and feedback systems, including: Encoders (incremental, absolute), Angle and position sensors, Temperature sensors, & Current and voltage sensing
Working knowledge of motor systems and actuation, including: Motor commutation concepts (e.g., BLDC, PMSM), Feedback and control considerations, Fault detection and protection
Experience defining interfaces between sensors, embedded controllers, power electronics, and higher-level compute
Strong technical communication skills with the ability to clearly document and review complex system behavior
Comfortable working on-site 5 days per week in Mountain View, CA

Job Responsibility

Translate L0/L1 product requirements and user stories into complete, unambiguous, and testable system and subsystem specifications (L2+)
Define system architectures and interfaces for autonomous vehicle and robotics platforms, including: Sensors (perception and low-level feedback), Compute and embedded controllers, Power distribution and protection, & Actuation and drive systems
Own requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software domains
Develop system-level verification and validation plans, including test strategies, acceptance criteria, and pass/fail definitions aligned with the systems engineering V-model
Lead technical trade studies, risk assessments, and architectural decisions with a focus on safety, reliability, and manufacturability
Act as the systems engineering point of contact for industrial safety certification, ensuring system requirements and test plans support compliance
Collaborate with product management, safety engineering, hardware, firmware, software, and test teams to ensure aligned execution
Drive cross-functional design reviews, requirements reviews, and system readiness milestones
Support integration, debugging, and validation of vehicle and robotic systems during development and deployment phases
Incorporate industrial safety requirements into system architecture, requirements, and test planning

What we offer

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

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

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