Senior Hardware Engineer, Robotics
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Before you apply
Salary$160k – $200k
LocationSan Carlos, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentRobust AI
EquityIncluded
Company size5+ people
PostedOct 21, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live8h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
5+ years of experience in electrical/hardware engineering
Strong electrical and embedded systems fundamentals
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium preferred)
Proven track record of releasing boards to production, with designs that meet EMC compliance requirements
Hands-on experience debugging complex electromechanical hardware with tools such as scopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs
Familiarity with communication protocols such as USB, I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, etc.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment and able to pivot effectively as priorities change
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and cross-functional audiences
Firmware development in C
Python scripting and comfort working in Linux environments
Proficiency with microcontrollers, preferably the STM32 family
Familiarity with BLDC motors and motor control
Background in robotic or mechatronic systems
Skills
Altium
USB
I2C
SPI
UART
RS485
scope
logic analyzer
DMM
C
Python
Linux
STM32
BLDC motors
Benefits
Stock options
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Flexible vacation
Sick leave
Paid parental leave
Senior Electrical Engineer, RoboticsAbout you and this role
About the company
Robust AI is a fast-growing, early-stage startup founded in 2019 by an unsurpassed team of veterans in robotics, AI, and business. We are a collaborative group with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, seeking talented individuals who are just as excited about robotics and AI as we are! Help us redefine the very foundation of robotics and build robots that are smart, collaborative, robust, safe, flexible, and genuinely autonomous.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Robust AI, you will join a small, fast-paced team designing and deploying the next generation of warehouse robotic systems. You’ll own schematic capture and board layout for custom PCBs, get your hands dirty debugging and bringing up hardware on our current robot fleet, and help inform the design of our next-generation robot. You thrive in ambiguity, move quickly, and are comfortable wearing multiple hats — the kind of engineer who’s happiest when a scope, a soldering iron, and a stack of datasheets are all within arm’s reach. You’re excited about seeing robots deployed at scale, and you can pivot effectively as priorities shift in an early-stage startup environment.
Main responsibilities
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Design, prototype, and iterate custom PCBs for the robot, from schematic capture through board layout
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Hands-on bring-up, debugging, and testing of electrical hardware on our current robot fleet
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Collaborate with the team to formulate electrical architecture and inform next-generation robot design
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Generate design documentation and lead design reviews
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Conduct bench modifications and rapid hardware prototyping to unblock development
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Engage with cross-functional engineering team members (mechanical, firmware, software) to fulfill and enhance performance requirements while optimizing hardware/firmware interfaces
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Support firmware integration, testing, and debugging alongside the firmware team as needed
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Work directly with fab houses and contract manufacturers to take boards from prototype through production
Minimum qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
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5+ years of experience in electrical/hardware engineering
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Strong electrical and embedded systems fundamentals
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Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium preferred)
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Proven track record of releasing boards to production, with designs that meet EMC compliance requirements
•
Hands-on experience debugging complex electromechanical hardware with tools such as scopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs
•
Familiarity with communication protocols such as USB, I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, etc.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment and able to pivot effectively as priorities change
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and cross-functional audiences
Preferred qualifications (bonus)
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Firmware development in C
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Python scripting and comfort working in Linux environments
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Proficiency with microcontrollers, preferably the STM32 family
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Familiarity with BLDC motors and motor control
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Background in robotic or mechatronic systems
What we offer
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Base pay between $160,000 and $200,000, depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience
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Stock options and huge potential for growth
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Strong startup (and fun) culture
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Flexible vacation and sick leave practices
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Paid parental leave
Robust AI fosters a culture of belonging and a shared commitment to equality and equity. Having a diverse set of perspectives is key to ensuring AI and robotics serve the needs of all.