Electrical Engineer, Hardware & Systems, Optimus
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$108,000 - $264,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-28
Responsibilities
- Start-to-finish hardware definition and design support including specification, architecture, design, simulation, and validation of circuit boards.
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and validation teams on robotic electrical hardware design.
- Document design requirements, calculations, and validation results thoroughly.
- Rapidly iterate designs as requirements and product features evolve.
- Design for manufacturing, testing, and EMC.
- Support supplier launch activities and quality control systems.
- Own electrical architecture and distribution for all low voltage systems on the bot.
Job Requirements
- 2-4+ years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
- Proficiency in Altium preferred.
- Experience in MATLAB, Python, or similar modeling tools.
- Strong knowledge of materials and fabrication methods for PCBA and rigid-flex boards.
- Understanding of analog and digital circuits, including various components and communication protocols.
- Ability to present data and facilitate decision-making.
- Experience taking projects from concept to production.
