Staff Electrical Engineer
Company: Apptronik
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing
AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. 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. We operate at the cutting edge of
embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack
to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a
team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the
complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass
production to change the world for the better. JOB SUMMARY We're
looking for experienced Staff Electrical Engineers to drive our
electronics developments for the Apollo humanoid robot. We are
primarily interested in candidates who have developed and released
products to the market in robotics, automotive, medical, personal
electronics, or enterprise spaces. In this job role, you will own
electronic systems from ideation through design, testing, and into
mass production. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES: Architect high-level system electronics while
being able to dive deep into the details of PCBA development and
component selection. Lead engineering initiatives as a technical
lead. Mentor junior and senior engineers. Collaborate with
leadership, program management, and cross-functional teams to plan
and execute company strategy. Innovate by bringing new core
technologies, test practices, and processes into electrical
engineering developments. Define, simulate, and verify electronics
and electrical system requirements. Design, simulate, implement,
and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs. Rapid prototyping of
electrical systems at both system and board levels. Generate design
documentation such as schematics, block diagrams, test plans and
procedures, fabrication and assembly drawings. Design hardware to
meet functional safety requirements, implementing redundant
systems, fail-safe mechanisms, and diagnostic features to meet or
exceed industry safety standards. Conduct performance benchmarking
and power analysis to optimize the hardware for maximum efficiency
and thermal management. Develop and execute comprehensive
validation and test plans, design necessary test fixtures, and
execute rigorous testing to confirm compliance with performance
specifications and regulatory standards (e.g., FCC, CE, UL).
Participate in the debugging and root cause analysis related to
hardware and software defect resolution. Drive excellence in
EMI/EMC/SI/PI and DFM/DFA. Manage 3rd party relationships with
vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS: 8 years of experience in electronics
development. Demonstrated leadership ability as a technical lead or
manager. Proven experience in architecting and shipping electronics
products in mass production. Experience with product lifecycle
management and PLM systems such as Arena. Competent in CAD tools
including Altium or similar tools. Proven experience designing,
prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with
manufacturing groups during release/build. Extensive experience
with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex: LTSpice,
PSpice). Excellent communication (verbal & written); will be
expected to develop detailed build assembly instructions and
diagrams. Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills.
Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including the use
of lab equipment. Travel up to 10% within the US and
internationally. Experience with robotics or designing electronics
for lightweight, space-constrained systems is a significant plus.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or
equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field. 8 years of
experience in electrical engineering. NICE TO HAVE: Prior
experience designing electronics for lightweight, space-constrained
systems Experience implementing embedded systems on robots and
troubleshooting hardware Knowledge of emerging technologies such as
AI accelerators or quantum computing is a plus PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on
a computer Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times Vision to read
printed materials and a computer screen Hearing and speech to
communicate Perks: Competitive salary w/ benefits Highly motivating
equity incentive package Flexible work hours policy Professional
development opportunities Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 401k plan
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
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