Foundation Robotics

Foundation Robotics

Staff Electrical Engineer (Actuators)

San Francisco, CA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 hours ago
MATLABAltiumEmbedded SystemsRoboticsElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsControlsSimulinkLeadershipCollaborationActuators

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.

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of professional or equivalent experience in motor controls, power electronics, or related fields Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • A Ph.D. or equivalent experience is a plus.
  • Deep proficiency in building embedded architectures, from silicon and SoC selection to low-level firmware and integration of hardware and software.
  • Experience with thermal and electrical efficiency optimization in high-performance systems.
  • Demonstrated collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate overall robotic systems.

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.