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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