Apptronik
Staff Electrical Engineer - Compute
Sunnyvale, Ca · Staff+
Sponsorship not specified$210k-$235kDetected 13 days ago
AlgorithmsLogisticsEmbedded SystemsRoboticsElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilities
- Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life.
- Lead the architectural design of the robot's next-generation compute solution, from high-level system architecture to component-level selection.
- Develop a robust and scalable solution capable of handling high-bandwidth data from a wide array of sensors
- Design for functional safety from the ground up, implementing redundant systems, fail-safe mechanisms, and diagnostic features to meet or exceed industry safety standards.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software, electrical, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration of the compute solution with the overall robot platform.
- Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer high-speed PCBs for integration of advanced System-on-Modules (SoMs) like NVIDIA Orin.
- Develop comprehensive validation and test plans (DVT/PVT), design necessary test fixtures, and execute rigorous testing to confirm compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards (e.g., FCC, CE).
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and robotics compute hardware to inform future design decisions.
- Own the entire lifecycle of complex compute hardware systems, from initial concept and architecture definition through design, prototyping, validation, production release, and ongoing support.
- Act as a technical leader and mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior and senior engineers on best practices for complex hardware design and troubleshooting.
Requirements
- Proven experience in architecting and shipping complex, high-performance compute solutions for robotics, autonomous systems, or similar applications.
- Deep understanding of functional safety principles and standards (e.g. IEC 61508) and experience with safety-critical design.
- Expertise in a variety of compute platforms, including but not limited to, NVIDIA Jetson, Intel, and other high-performance embedded systems.
- Strong knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS), multi-core processing, and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN).
- Experience with sensor bandwidth management and high-speed data transfer.
- 10+ years of experience in embedded systems or robotics compute design.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Nice to have
- Experience with humanoid robotics is a significant plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
Skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to engineering.
Compensation
- The annual salary range is $210,000-$235,000
Benefits
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- 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
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Compute Engineer to lead the design and implementation of the next-generation compute solution for our humanoid robot platform.
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