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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 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. 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.