Foundation Robotics

Foundation Robotics

Staff Electrical Engineer (Phantom)

San Francisco, CA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 hours ago
Thermal AnalysisPCB DesignEmbedded SystemsRoboticsElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsSensorsCommunication

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.
  • You'll own the design and development of complex electrical systems, taking products from concept through prototyping, validation, and production while balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
  • Working alongside AI, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and embedded teams, you'll develop tightly integrated hardware that enables the next generation of intelligent robotic systems.

Requirements

  • You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in.

Nice to have

  • 8+ years experience in power electronics, compute hardware, or similar areas.
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • Strong background in embedded systems, power electronics, and real-time architectures for robotics, automotive, or high-performance computing applications.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, CAN) and interfaces for AI and sensor data processing.
  • Experience scaling power electronics or other complex systems from prototyping to mass production, with a focus on optimization and reliability.

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.

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