Eka Robotics is on a mission to build intelligence for the physical world - robots that are fast, general, and reliable. Our approach, grounded in physics, unlocks superhuman capabilities. We are defining the frontier of robotics research and deployment.
Our team consists of pioneers in robotics and machine learning. We are now hiring to scale our R&D effort. We are looking for hands-on individuals who are excited to help shape the future of robotics.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced embedded engineer to help build an advanced, integrated manipulation system.
Responsibilities
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Lead electrical engineering efforts for custom robots, including:
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System architecture for communications and power electronics
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Firmware development
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Prototyping, iteration and testing
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Design custom power electronics, including motor controllers, battery management systems and power distribution.
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Integrate sensing and cameras
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Oversee PCBA bringup, validation, and troubleshooting
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Architect, design, and implement software solutions for high performance and reliable embedded systems
Qualifications
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BS, MS, or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
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5+ years of experience in bringing robotic or consumer products to market
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Proficient in C, C++, and Python programming
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Strong background in power electronics design and debugging
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Experience in firmware development, debugging, and testing for microcontrollers
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Advanced knowledge of embedded RTOS, concurrency primitives, and bare-metal concepts such as ISRs
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Deep familiarity with common bus protocols, including I2C, UART, SPI, etc.
Nice to haves:
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Motor drive experience / BLDC drives
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Motor communications over a bus system such as CAN, Ethercat or Ethernet