Foundation Robotics

Chief Battery Engineer/Team Lead

San Francisco, CA · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$300kDetected 26 days ago

RoadmappingFEAThermal AnalysisRoboticsCOMSOLActuators

About the role

Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite - it's your talent and determination that truly count.
We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields.
All positions are based in San Francisco.

We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
You care about aesthetics and design inside out.
At Foundation, we're developing robotics programs, where batteries are crucial for powering high-performance tasks such as enabling extended runtimes in dynamic environments.
Team Lead who can drive expertise in packaging, thermal management, and charging systems.
By building this in-house capability, we'll reduce vendor dependencies, accelerate prototyping for program-specific needs, and achieve cost efficiencies while delivering state-of-the-art energy density and cycle life.
Deep expertise in pack design, thermal solutions, charging optimization, and BMS for safety/reliability across programs.

Proficiency in tools like COMSOL for simulations, CAD for assemblies, and hands-on testing, with experience collaborating on cross-functional integrations.

Bonus knowledge in robotics contexts, such as compatibility with actuator interconnects or designs like thigh linkages.
Benefits We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.).
Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.
Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.
We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team.
We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.
Our Culture We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with.
Please read more about our culture here https://foundation.bot/culture.
Who should join: You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.
You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.
You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in.

This listing is sourced directly from Foundation Robotics's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.