TLM, Robotics Hardware Engineering
Location
Austin, TX
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Robotics & Automation
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-08-29
Responsibilities
- Define overall robot hardware architecture, including compute, sensors, actuators, power, and communication systems.
- Lead component selection balancing performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Own end-to-end hardware design and integration with software teams.
- Oversee technical relationships with contract manufacturers for build quality.
- Develop and execute validation and reliability testing plans for robot systems.
- Support operations in developing hardware-in-the-loop test benches and validation pipelines.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong hardware engineering culture.
Job Requirements
- Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous vehicle hardware design.
- Proven leadership experience managing technical teams in hardware systems.
- Experience designing and validating robotic systems or complex hardware platforms.
- Deep knowledge of sensors, actuators, compute platforms, and power systems.
- Strong debugging skills for system-level hardware issues in fielded robots.
- Familiarity with HIL systems and test automation frameworks.
