Apptronik
Staff Electrical Engineer - Sensor FPGA
Sunnyvale, CA · Staff+
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About the role
- We're looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to architect the electronics for Apollo's sensor bridge.
- This role works closely with the perception team to give Apollo sight and enable critical safety functions.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilities
- Own requirements definition, part selection, schematic capture, layout guidance, and RTL architecture for a multi-Gbps, mixed-signal PCBA that aggregates camera sensor data and human-robot interface functions into an efficient cable interface routed across dynamic joints.
- Carry the design from architecture through prototype, validation, and manufacturing release.
- Generate and maintain design documentation:
- High-Speed & Mixed-Signal Hardware Design:
- Design and validate high-speed digital interfaces (CSI-2, GMSL2/FPD-Link/PoC, 10GbE) including signal integrity, impedance control, and length-matching.
- Design for EMC, ESD, and thermal constraints.
- Develop RTL (VHDL/Verilog) for CSI-2 ingest, Ethernet packetization, timestamp/metadata insertion, and camera synchronization for deterministic multi-camera and multi-IMU synchronization.
- Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life.
Requirements
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Strong candidates will have experience with FPGA hardware for both PCBA design and RTL development.
Nice to have
- Experience with Ethernet-based sensor streaming and sensor bridges.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written)
- 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 US and internationally.
- Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
Compensation
- The annual salary range for this position is $244,000-270,000.
Benefits
- 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.
Company info
- JOB SUMMARY We're looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to architect the electronics for Apollo's sensor bridge.
- Align technical implementation and execution with company goals.
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