Foundation Robotics

Foundation Robotics

Electrical Engineer, Tactile/Hand Sensor

San Francisco, CA

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$300kDetected 2 hours ago
C++Thermal AnalysisAltiumKiCadEmbedded SystemsEMI/EMCRoboticsElectrical EngineeringSensorsCommunication

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.
  • Who should join: You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

  • You care about aesthetics and design inside out.

Requirements

  • You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in.
  • Experience with sensor integration (IMUs, force/tactile, encoders), motor control (BLDC, brushed, stepper), and power electronics.
  • Proficiency in ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or Cadence.
  • Experience with wireless communication (BLE, Wi-Fi, etc.) and secure hardware design.
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Skills

  • Guide junior engineers and review schematic/layout work to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies in embedded electronics, robotic sensing, and motor control.

Compensation

  • Salary The annual compensation is expected to be between $180,000 - $300,000.

Benefits

  • Benefits We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.) and equity.
  • Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.

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