{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6221248004?gh_jid=6221248004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5227587004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6221248004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"829","title":"Configuration Manager - Teamcenter","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-09T13:44:15-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Configuration Manager owns the rules that govern product data in Teamcenter. Every part number, revision, BOM structure, and release state across Apptronik\u0026#39;s robot programs runs through the configuration framework this role defines and maintains.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This position is the authority on what a revision means, how configuration maturity is defined, and how configuration status is controlled from engineering development through procurement, manufacturing, delivery, and service. Engineering owns technical design approval; Supply Chain owns sourcing and procurement execution; Manufacturing owns build execution; Quality owns applicable quality controls; and Configuration Management owns the governance, traceability, baselines, and configuration controls that connect these functions..\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The role sits within Operations/Supply Chain because configuration control connects engineering release to sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and delivered product. The Configuration Manager ensures that the configuration Engineering releases is the configuration Supply Chain procures, Manufacturing builds, Quality validates, and Apptronik ultimately delivers and supports.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Configuration Manager is the process and governance owner within Apptronik\u0026#39;s Teamcenter environment, partnering with IT Teamcenter administration on system implementation and with Engineering Teamcenter administration on CAD data management and authoring practice. Design velocity is high and will remain high as programs move from prototype to production; this role builds configuration control that supports that pace without imposing unnecessary process on early-stage development.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is not a Teamcenter system administrator role. The Configuration Manager owns product configuration policy, process, governance, data requirements, and configuration-control practices. IT owns Teamcenter platform administration and technical infrastructure.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the configuration management framework in Teamcenter, including part numbering and configuration-suffix schemes, revision rules, working-revision policy, effectivity, and baseline definition.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define and administer release-state logic and the item release-to-production workflow, including the attribute completeness required before a part becomes procurable.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define and govern configuration requirements for Design Release, Procurement-Ready, Build-Ready, and Production Release gates at the part, subassembly, and system level. Ensure required drawings, specifications, BOMs, approved sources, manufacturing data, and revision-controlled documentation are complete before material commitment or build execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define fit-for-purpose configuration controls across Prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, and Production phases, enabling rapid engineering iteration during development while progressively increasing configuration rigor as the product matures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Govern BOM structure and BOM revision behavior, and maintain alignment between EBOM, MBOM, and as-built structures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish configuration baselines at program milestones and maintain traceability from released configuration to delivered hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define the product configuration model necessary to maintain serial-number-level traceability from engineering baseline through procurement, manufacturing, test, shipment, retrofit, and service.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish the relationship between as-designed, as-planned, as-built, and as-maintained configurations and define the authoritative system of record for each.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the change framework at a process level, including ECR/ECO object models, workflow routing, review gates, closure criteria, and deviation and waiver control.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure engineering changes assess technical, quality, supply, cost, schedule, supplier, inventory, manufacturing, and field/service impacts before implementation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish change-effectivity and implementation controls, including date, lot, and serial-number effectivity; cut-in/cut-out strategy; and disposition of open purchase orders, supplier WIP, internal WIP, inventory, rework, scrap, use-as-is material, and fielded units resulting from engineering changes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own AVL/AML representation in Teamcenter and its relationship to sourcing, approved-source, and make/buy attributes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Write, publish, and maintain configuration management procedures and work instructions, and train engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain personnel on them.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as the Supply Chain configuration authority for Teamcenter deployment, including data model decisions, migration mapping from previous PLM, and validation of migrated data.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain reporting on configuration health, including incomplete part records, unreleased parts on open purchase orders, and revision alignment between released design and purchased material.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define the revision level suppliers are authorized to build to and the method by which controlled data reaches them.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop configuration-health metrics and dashboards including BOM release status, Procurement-Ready and Build-Ready status, incomplete attributes, ECO aging, change implementation cycle time, superseded revisions on open POs, BOM/PO revision mismatches, configuration deviations, supplier acknowledgement compliance, and as-designed versus as-built discrepancies.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with IT Teamcenter administration on environments, upgrades, licensing, integrations, and security architecture, translating configuration policy into system implementation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with Engineering Teamcenter administration to keep design practice and configuration policy aligned.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Test, and Program Management to ensure configuration readiness is incorporated into build planning and program phase gates.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as the point of contact for engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management on configuration questions, change governance, and release readiness.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Required\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on Teamcenter experience across item and revision structures, BOM management, release statuses, and workflow configuration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ownership of a part numbering and revision scheme through real production use, including its edge cases.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of engineering change processes and change board governance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong grasp of BOM types and how EBOM/MBOM divergence affects procurement and build execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated understanding of as-designed, as-planned, as-built, and as-maintained product configurations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing engineering changes after material has entered procurement, supplier WIP, inventory, or manufacturing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to balance configuration rigor with high-velocity NPI development and establish appropriate controls for different stages of product maturity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to write procedures teams can follow and to train users across functions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Preferred\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience through a PLM migration or implementation into Teamcenter from Arena, Windchill, Agile, or SAP PLM.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Electromechanical hardware background including actuators, motors, harnesses, PCBAs, and machined parts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exposure to CMII, AS9100, or ISO 9001 configuration and quality frameworks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High-velocity NPI experience where design and build overlap and configuration control has to keep pace.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience supporting Prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, and production-release processes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with serialized products and maintaining configuration traceability through manufacturing, field retrofit, and service.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing hardware, embedded firmware, software, and calibration compatibility within a complex product architecture.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort querying and reporting against PLM data using SQL, Python, or Teamcenter reporting tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A bias toward lean, fit-for-purpose processes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Information Systems, or related field\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At least 8 years of experience in configuration management, PLM administration, or product data management in a complex hardware environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience establishing or materially improving configuration-management processes in an NPI-to-production environment strongly preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL 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Actuation","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-09-11T10:13:09-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is building robots for the real world — to improve human quality of life and help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage. As a Controls Engineer – Actuation on our Controls team, you will own both the actuator models that make our simulation trustworthy and the actuator-level control that runs on real hardware — closing the loop from bench characterization and system identification, through simulator integration, to controller design, tuning, and deployment. You will pair deep motor electromechanics and system-identification skill with strong C++/Python engineering, working hand in hand with our Controls, Firmware, and Simulation teams so that both model fidelity and control performance are driven by how they are actually used on the robot.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain high-fidelity actuator models in simulation, capturing the physical behaviors (friction, compliance, thermal, torque and current limits) that meaningfully affect real-world performance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design, tune, and deploy actuator-level control — closed-loop torque and current control and the low-level control that turns commands into reliable joint behavior on hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and run hardware test campaigns to characterize actuator behavior and extract the parameters that keep both the models and the controllers accurate.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Apply system identification to extract trustworthy physical models from experimental data, and use those models to inform controller design and gain selection.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Quantitatively validate sim-to-real fidelity — for both the models and the controllers — using appropriate comparison metrics, and understand the limitations of each.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain robust Python/C++ tooling for experiment automation, model extraction, controller tuning, and simulator integration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with the Controls team throughout — aligning on the fidelity and control performance actually needed, how model and controller choices ripple into training and policy performance, and where the actuator layer is the root cause of a sim-to-real gap.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support hardware bring-up and deployment, translating validated models and controllers into real robot configuration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong C++, including comfort extending a simulator or physics-engine codebase — not just consuming one through a Python interface.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep grounding in motor electromechanics and classical control — closed-loop torque/current control, controller design and tuning, and frequency-domain analysis (e.g. Bode plots, stability margins).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on actuator or servo control on real hardware: designing, tuning, and validating low-level controllers, informed by system identification.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on system identification and modeling: structured experiment design and model fitting from real data that feeds both simulation and control.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in Python (test automation, data analysis, tooling) and a track record shipping maintainable code under Git in a fast-moving R\u0026amp;amp;D environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable working cross-functionally with controls engineers — focused on how your models and controllers get used, not just whether they fit the data.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Preferred: experience with dynamometers, motor test stands, and lab instrumentation; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p data-path-to-node=\u0026quot;5,0\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong data-path-to-node=\u0026quot;5,0\u0026quot; data-index-in-node=\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Heading to CoRL 2026? 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Head of Product Management, Hardware leads product management for all of Apptronik\u0026#39;s hardware systems, including robots, peripherals, and components. You own the hardware product vision, partnering closely with engineering and manufacturing leadership to develop and execute the hardware roadmap. You build and lead a team of product managers who translate market demands and customer use cases into executable roadmaps. 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Head of Product Management, Software leads product management for all of Apptronik\u0026#39;s on and off-robot software, spanning the autonomy, simulation, software platforms, and cloud deployed tools. 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Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116595004,"name":"Product","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6119186004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6175618004?gh_jid=6175618004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5209267004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6175618004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"792","title":"Director, Product Learning \u0026 Development","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-08-31T18:56:19-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full Time | Global Services \u0026amp;amp; Support | Austin, Texas\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Global Services and Support, the Director, Product Learning \u0026amp;amp; Development is the executive architect of Apptronik’s global learning and knowledge strategy. Reporting directly to the SVP of Global Services \u0026amp;amp; Support, you are responsible for building the end-to-end education ecosystem that transforms complex robotics technology into accessible, scalable expertise for our global workforce, partners, and customers.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a high-impact \u0026quot;builder\u0026quot; role for a seasoned leader who understands that successful robotics integration requires far more than just mechanical knowledge. You will create and lead a world-class team to build an engine for Operational \u0026amp;amp; Launch Readiness, ensuring that everyone in the Apptronik ecosystem, from our internal support engineers to our customers’ robot supervisors and global partners, possesses the product mastery, change-management literacy, and deep understanding of the customer-transformation journey required to succeed.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will build the definitive library and knowledge-based learning ecosystem that drives customer confidence, accelerates product adoption, and creates passionate brand advocates. Your team is responsible for architecting persona-based learning pathways and competency frameworks for every individual who interacts with, monitors, or manages our robotic solutions.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The GSS Mindset\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In Global Services \u0026amp;amp; Support, we don’t just \u0026quot;fix things\u0026quot;. We deliver confidence, at scale.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Customer-First Obsession:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; You don’t just resolve tasks; you prioritize the human experience. Every build, fix, or workflow is measured by its impact on the people who rely on our technology.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The Ultimate Partner:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; You are a collaborator at your core. You act as the essential bridge between the \u0026quot;messy reality\u0026quot; of the field and our internal ambitions, building trust across departments to ensure a unified effort.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operational Evolution:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; You don\u0026#39;t just follow a process; you own it. You find joy in creating order where none exists and possess the discipline to constantly \u0026quot;improve the system.\u0026quot;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Dynamic Adaptability:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; You thrive in a \u0026quot;small-team\u0026quot; environment. You are a true team player who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and navigating fast-paced change with patience and a relentless focus on the solution. \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are the shepherds of chaos.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The Culture Catalyst:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; You are the person everyone wants on their project team. You bring a \u0026quot;solution-first\u0026quot; energy to every interaction, acting as a cultural ambassador who elevates the morale and standards of those around you. You understand that how we work together is just as important as the work itself.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3 data-renderer-start-pos=\u0026quot;1692\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Strategic Governance \u0026amp;amp; Business Impact\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Global Vision \u0026amp;amp; Roadmap:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define and own the multi-year strategic roadmap for internal technical readiness, field deployment, and external customer/partner enablement. Ensure our educational framework scales alongside Apptronik’s global expansion and rapid product release cycles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operational Excellence \u0026amp;amp; P\u0026amp;amp;L:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Manage the functional budget as a high-yield investment. Establish and report on business-critical metrics, including Support Deflection, Time-to-Value (TTV), Certification rates, and Launch Readiness, directly to executive leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Commercialization:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Partner with Go-To-Market (GTM), Product, and Commercial teams to architect, price, and commercialize tiered training packages and professional certification tracks that contribute directly to GSS margins.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Ecosystem Architecture:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Architect and oversee Apptronik’s multi-tenant Learning Tech Stack (LMS/LXP/Sandbox). Integrate learning directly with CRM, CS, and Support tools to establish a unified, 360-degree view of user proficiency and product adoption.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Programmatic \u0026amp;amp; Technical Leadership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High-Stakes Curricula \u0026amp;amp; Launch Readiness:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Oversee the creation of technical learning programs that go beyond basic maintenance to include robot supervision, teleoperation, and safety. Drive \u0026quot;Deployment Readiness\u0026quot; frameworks aligned to New Product Introductions (NPI).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;AI-Enabled \u0026amp;amp; Simulation Learning:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Drive the adoption of modern, AI-powered learning tools, digital twins, and virtual \u0026quot;Sandbox\u0026quot; environments for risk-free, high-fidelity mastery, delivering performance support directly \u0026quot;in the flow of work.\u0026quot;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Certification Engine \u0026amp;amp; Competency Models:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Architect a \u0026quot;Gold Standard\u0026quot; Global Certification program and define persona-based competency models for internal Field Engineers, partners, and customer operators worldwide.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Documentation Partnership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Act as a strategic stakeholder for Technical Documentation to ensure manuals, release notes, and instructional content are perfectly synchronized as a single source of truth.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Organizational Leadership \u0026amp;amp; Culture\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Scale the Org:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing management layer, building the functional muscle of the team and fostering the growth of technical trainers, instructional designers, and e-learning developers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Executive Liaison:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Serve as a vital bridge between GSS, Product, Engineering, and Commercial Transformation teams to embed the \u0026quot;Learning Loop\u0026quot; into the product development lifecycle.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Product Insights \u0026amp;amp; Advocacy:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Synthesize learner analytics, field observations, and user feedback to advocate for product \u0026quot;learnability,\u0026quot; working with Engineering to reduce operational friction through better out-of-box design.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Change Management:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the cultural shift that transforms training from a reactive support function into a proactive business driver for human-robot operational literacy.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3 data-renderer-start-pos=\u0026quot;2689\u0026quot;\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The \u0026quot;Architect\u0026#39;s\u0026quot; Vision:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proven capability to design modern, multi-tenant learning ecosystems (combining LMS, LXP, AI-driven content, and simulated Sandbox environments) optimized for both structured certification and on-demand field support.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Human-Robot Interface Literacy:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Deep understanding that bringing humanoid or advanced robotics into a customer environment requires change management, supervisory skills, and workflow redesign, not just a mechanical manual.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Commercial \u0026amp;amp; Launch Mindset:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ability to treat learning as a margin-generating, churn-reducing business driver and tie education directly to commercial product launches and deployment speed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Magnetism:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Executive presence and technical credibility to command respect from deep hardware/software engineers, GTM leaders, and C-suite stakeholders alike.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Creating Structure:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth hardware/software environments where ambiguity is high and processes must be built from scratch.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3 data-renderer-start-pos=\u0026quot;3573\u0026quot;\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;~10 years\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; of progressive leadership experience in Technical Training, Product L\u0026amp;amp;D, Customer Education, or Technical Enablement within high-growth robotics, hardware-plus-software, or industrial tech environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;5+ years\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; of director-level management experience, with a proven track record of managing managers and leading multi-disciplinary technical teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;0-to-1 Track Record:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Demonstrated success building a global product education or enablement function from the ground up in a rapidly scaling organization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Business \u0026amp;amp; Financial Acumen:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Deep understanding of complex B2B SaaS/Hardware business models, with a proven ability to link learning metrics directly to P\u0026amp;amp;L performance (ROI, NRR, support deflection).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Executive Presence:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the confidence to drive alignment across C-Suite and SVP levels.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WORK ENVIRONMENT\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hybrid Role based in Austin, Texas\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3 id=\u0026quot;EDUCATION-and/or-EXPERIENCE:\u0026quot; data-renderer-start-pos=\u0026quot;3573\u0026quot;\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=\u0026quot;4096\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=\u0026quot;4096\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=\u0026quot;4096\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3 data-renderer-start-pos=\u0026quot;3573\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Apptronik is an equal opportunity employer. We actively work to build a team that reflects the full range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives — and we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, even if you don’t check every box.\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116581004,"name":"Global Service \u0026 Support","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6175618004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6163603004?gh_jid=6163603004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5205175004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6163603004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"789","title":"ECAD Librarian","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-08-26T11:54:23-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Job Summary\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re looking for a detail-oriented ECAD Librarian to own and grow our Altium component library, ensuring every schematic symbol, PCB footprint, and 3D model is accurate, standardized, and manufacturable. In this role, you will partner closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to keep the library current, enforce design and naming standards, and make sure components meet IPC and DFM best practices before they ever reach a board. You will be the single source of truth for component data across our design organization.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Library Ownership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Create, validate, and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints, pad stacks, and 3D models in Altium. Ensure every component is built to supplier datasheet and manufacturer DFM standards with correct parameters, metadata, and revision history.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Standards \u0026amp;amp; Compliance:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Apply IPC-7351 land pattern standards, JEDEC package standards, and internal design rules to all new and revised components. Confirm footprints and land patterns support design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) requirements before release.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Process \u0026amp;amp; Governance:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define and maintain naming conventions, component templates, parameter schemas, lifecycle states, and part-request workflows. Own the part introduction/approval process and library audits to catch and correct errors or duplicates.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Work directly with design engineers, supply chain, and contract manufacturers to source accurate technical data, resolve part conflicts, and support board bring-up and DFM/DFA reviews.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Tooling \u0026amp;amp; Automation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Maintain integration between the ECAD library and PLM systems. Identify opportunities to script and automate routine library tasks to reduce manual effort and library errors.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on expertise with Altium Designer; familiarity with other ECAD tools (Cadence Allegro, Mentor/Xpedition) a plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Practical knowledge of IPC land-pattern principles, IPC-A-610, and other relevant industry standards, plus solid DFM/DFA judgment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of electronic components, package drawings, manufacturer datasheets, pinouts, land patterns, and PCB fabrication/assembly processes and constraints.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with component templates, naming conventions, parameter schemas, revision control, lifecycle states, permissions, and part-request workflows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with PLM systems (Arena, Windchill, or similar) and maintaining the ECAD-to-PLM integration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Scripting experience (Python or Perl) for library automation is a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent attention to detail and communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field — OR an Associate’s degree in a technical/electronics field plus equivalent experience — OR equivalent practical experience in ECAD library management, drafting, or PCB design in lieu of a degree.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;2–5+ years of experience in ECAD library management, component engineering, or PCB design.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6163603004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5780398004?gh_jid=5780398004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5040892004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":5780398004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"523","title":"Electrical Engineer","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-01-23T17:09:21-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re looking for Electrical Engineers to develop electronics for the Apollo humanoid robot who embody our company values of creativity, humility, integrity, passion, and curiosity. 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Engineering Manager - Controls leads a team of software engineers responsible for the real-time control software that runs on our humanoid robots. This role is accountable for the team\u0026#39;s people and delivery: hiring and developing engineers, driving the team\u0026#39;s deliverables within the broader Controls roadmap, and making sure the control stack is reliable, well tested, and ready for production.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a player-leader role. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in robot control and real-time software, stays close enough to the code to review designs and unblock engineers, and partners closely with the firmware, embedded software, learning, teleoperation, and test teams to bring new capabilities from simulation onto the robot fleet.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Real-Time Control Software:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Oversee development of the real-time control framework that runs on the robot, including robot drivers, state estimation, control interfaces, and the integration of learned policies and teleoperation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Execution \u0026amp;amp; Planning:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Plan and drive the team\u0026#39;s deliverables in coordination with other leads within the broader Controls roadmap. Break program goals into deliverable work, track progress against milestones, and raise risks to schedule or quality early.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Leadership \u0026amp;amp; Growth:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Hire, manage, and mentor a team of controls and software engineers. Set clear priorities and ownership, give regular feedback, and develop engineers and tech leads into stronger technical contributors.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Quality \u0026amp;amp; Release:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Maintain a high bar for code quality through design reviews, code reviews, and automated testing, including simulation and hardware-in-the-loop regression tests. Own the team\u0026#39;s part of the software release process and the stability of what ships to the fleet.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Iteration Speed:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Keep the control software and tooling fast to work with, so engineers can quickly try new approaches to hard robotics problems in simulation and on hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Simulation \u0026amp;amp; Hardware Validation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ensure the control stack behaves consistently in simulation and on hardware, and support robot bring-up, calibration tooling, and root-cause analysis of issues found in testing and in the field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Partner with the firmware, embedded software, learning, teleoperation, systems, and test teams to align on interfaces, priorities, and schedules, and represent the team in stakeholder reviews.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Skills (Must-Have)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Controls Background:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong foundation in robot kinematics, dynamics, and control, with hands-on experience in areas such as whole-body control, manipulation, or teleoperation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Real-Time Software:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience building or leading development of real-time robotic software in C++, including multi-threaded execution, timing, and hardware interfaces.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hardware Deployment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; A track record of taking control software from simulation to physical robots and supporting it in testing and deployment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience managing or leading engineers, including hiring, mentoring, performance feedback, and setting team priorities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Execution:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience planning and delivering software in a fast-moving R\u0026amp;amp;D environment, balancing near-term deliverables with long-term code health.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Good to Have\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Humanoid or Legged Robots:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience with humanoid, legged, or mobile manipulation platforms.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;State Estimation \u0026amp;amp; System Identification:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience with state estimation and system identification for robotic systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Learned Policy Integration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience integrating reinforcement learning or other learned policies into a real-time control stack.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Simulation Environments:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience with physics engines such as MuJoCo, IsaacSim, or Drake.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Testing Infrastructure:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, continuous integration, and release processes for robotics software.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Robotics Middleware:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Familiarity with ROS 2 or similar robotics middleware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;MS or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;4+ years of relevant industry experience in robot controls or robotics software (or 2+ years with a PhD), including 1+ year managing engineers and 2+ years as a technical lead.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116589004,"name":"Advanced Technologies","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6239373004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6221575004?gh_jid=6221575004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5227688004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6221575004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"830","title":"Global Supply Manager - Electrical \u0026 Electronics","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-09T14:46:26-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Global Supply Manager — Electrical \u0026amp;amp; Electronics owns sourcing strategy and supplier relationships across PCB, PCBA, harnessing, compute, board-level electronics, sensors and perception hardware. Electrical and electronic content represents a significant share of both cost and supply risk in Apptronik\u0026#39;s programs, and this role is accountable for the supply base that delivers it.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a strategic sourcing position. The Global Supply Manager determines who builds Apptronik\u0026#39;s electronics, at what cost, at what risk profile, and at what capacity, and is responsible for ensuring the supply base can support volume growth. This role establishes the supplier strategy, commercial framework, capacity, cost structure, and supply resilience required to take Apptronik programs from prototype through scaled production.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role equips the Supply Chain team with qualified suppliers, negotiated pricing, and established commercial terms.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The role works directly with hardware engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and program management, engaging during new product introduction to influence component selection, design-to-cost, manufacturability, testability, lifecycle risk, and sourceability ahead of release.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Global Supply Manager represents Supply Chain throughout the NPI lifecycle and is accountable for ensuring sourcing, capacity, cost, supplier qualification, and material readiness support program phase gates and build schedules.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own commodity strategy for PCB fabrication, PCBA/EMS, wire harness and cable assembly, compute modules, sensors and perception hardware, and board-level components.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define the supply-base architecture for each commodity, including prototype partner, volume partner, regional alternate, and the triggers that move work between them.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Create and run RFQs and RFPs, and lead supplier selection and contract award.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop should-cost models addressing real cost drivers, including layer count, panel utilization, placement count, test strategy, connector and terminal selection, and labor content.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Negotiate pricing, NRE, tooling, minimum order quantities, NCNR commitments, capacity reservations, and commercial terms, and own MSAs, LTAs, and tooling ownership agreements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own commodity cost targets and multi-year cost-reduction roadmaps, including design-to-cost, supplier negotiations, VA/VE, alternate components, manufacturing-process improvements, and volume-based pricing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain costed-BOM visibility for assigned commodities and identify gaps and opportunities against program-level BOM cost targets.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive dual and multi-source coverage on critical content and own the roadmap that builds redundancy into single-sourced supply.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain AVL/AML strategy including qualification criteria and geographic footprint requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own component-level supply-risk strategy, including allocation management, lead-time volatility, NCNR exposure, EOL and last-time-buy events, lifecycle status, sole-source dependencies, and alternate-part qualification.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assess and mitigate country-of-origin, tariff, export-control, geopolitical, and regional-concentration risk across the electronics supply base.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop sourcing strategies that support Apptronik country-of-origin, FCC, tariff, localization, and domestic-content requirements, including BOM-level COO visibility and the development of compliant alternate sources where required.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure suppliers are prepared to support prototype builds, pilot builds, and production ramp on schedule.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Engage with engineering during new product introduction to influence component selection, DFM/DFT, and sourceability ahead of release.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own supplier performance for assigned commodities, including scorecards, business reviews, and supplier development plans.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Present award recommendations, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply risks to engineering and executive leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Transition awarded suppliers to buyer/planners with documented pricing, lead times, terms, and escalation paths.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Required\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Direct ownership of electronics commodities in a strategic sourcing, commodity management, or global supply management capacity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep hands-on experience in at least two of: PCB fabrication, PCBA/EMS, wire harness and cable assembly, compute hardware, sensors.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven should-cost modeling capability and a negotiation track record with quantified results on electronics categories.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience developing commodity cost roadmaps and driving design-to-cost, VA/VE, and cost-reduction initiatives jointly with engineering.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience developing and qualifying suppliers internationally, including managing regional footprint and concentration risk.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to read schematics, BOMs, fabrication and harness drawings, and test specifications, and to engage electrical engineering on technical detail.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing semiconductor and electronic-component allocation, long-lead materials, NCNR commitments, lifecycle risk, EOL events, and last-time buys.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience owning commercial agreements end to end.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong spreadsheet and modeling skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to executive leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Preferred\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong record of applying first-principles thinking to supplier negotiations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Track record of managing successful escalations to the executive level within a supplier.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience qualifying and scaling a prototype supplier into a production supplier.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing large suppliers through new product development in a high-change environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Robotics, automotive, aerospace, medical device, or high-mix electromechanical background.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with PLM and ERP/MRP data flows for electronic components and with AVL/AML management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Teamcenter or equivalent PLM environment, including BOM revision, AVL/AML, and engineering-change workflows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing country-of-origin, localization, tariff, domestic-content, and supply-chain compliance requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with APQP, PPAP, or equivalent supplier production-readiness methodologies.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-6012) and electronics test strategies including flying probe and in-circuit test.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Component obsolescence and lifecycle management experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At least 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or global supply management with direct ownership of electronics commodities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience supporting hardware products through NPI and transition to volume production strongly preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of standing and walking\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Periods of sitting at a workstation and 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class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to join Apptronik\u0026#39;s Dexterity R\u0026amp;amp;D program, focused on the development and validation of robotic hand hardware. This is a hands-on role spanning mechanical, electrical, and system-level testing, with responsibility for test strategy, test planning, fixture design, and test execution.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role sits inside the development team, not downstream of it. You will assemble test articles, run tests from component through system level, and feed results directly back into the design process. You will also consult on testability early in the design cycle, with additional contributions to harnessing and PLM. A good fit for someone who wants to be close to the hardware and involved in how it evolves.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;KEY RESPONSIBILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Test Strategy \u0026amp;amp; Planning: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Help define what needs to be validated across the Dexterity hardware program and translate design requirements into structured test plans at the component, sub-assembly, and system levels.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Test Plan Authoring: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Write test plans and procedures covering objectives, setup, instrumentation, pass/fail criteria, and data requirements, with traceability from requirements through results.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Test Article Assembly: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Assemble and configure test articles from prototype hardware, including instrumented builds and revision-controlled configurations, in close coordination with ME and EE.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Test Execution: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Execute tests from individual components (joints, linkages, actuators, sensors) through integrated system-level evaluations. Collect, process, and analyze data with attention to measurement quality.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Results Reporting \u0026amp;amp; Recommendations: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Produce structured test reports with findings and recommendations that connect results to design implications, not just pass/fail outcomes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Design for Test Consulting: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Engage with ME and EE during the design phase to identify instrumentation needs, access requirements, and fixture interfaces before hardware is built.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Test Fixture Design \u0026amp;amp; Fabrication: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Design and build custom test fixtures and benchtop setups appropriate for an R\u0026amp;amp;D environment, iterating as hardware evolves.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Harnessing Support: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Support the design, assembly, and documentation of wiring harnesses for Dexterity prototype hardware, ensuring routing, strain relief, and test-access requirements are met.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering will play a key leadership role in scaling complex hardware from early engineering builds into repeatable production. You will build and lead the Manufacturing Engineering team, shape how products are industrialized, and partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to turn ambitious designs into robust manufacturing systems.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role owns the technical foundation of production—including process development, tooling, manufacturing definition, production readiness, and yield improvement. You will have the opportunity to influence product design early, establish the manufacturing standards and systems required for scale, and directly impact quality, cost, throughput, and the company’s ability to ramp new products successfully.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Key Accountabilities\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Build and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, establish priorities and ownership, and ensure effective technical support from prototype through production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Industrialization \u0026amp;amp; NPI:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead Manufacturing Engineering engagement during early builds, translating design and build learnings into scalable processes, tooling, documentation, and production readiness.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manufacturing Definition \u0026amp;amp; Systems:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own MBOMs, Bills of Process, operation sequencing, and Work Instruction standards. Ensure EBOM-to-MBOM alignment and successful integration with PLM, ERP, and MES systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Process, Tooling \u0026amp;amp; DFM:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own manufacturing process development, tooling and fixture strategy, DFM/DFA, PFMEA, and process validation to ensure products are ready for repeatable production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Yield \u0026amp;amp; Manufacturing Performance:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own improvement of first-pass yield, defects, rework, cycle time, and process capability. Drive cross-functional root-cause investigations and corrective actions for systemic manufacturing issues.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Production Readiness \u0026amp;amp; Scale:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own Manufacturing Engineering readiness for pilot builds, production ramp, change implementation, and Contract Manufacturer technical transfer. Escalate risks that threaten quality, schedule, or production readiness.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Skills \u0026amp;amp; Requirements\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong background in complex hardware manufacturing, NPI, process development, tooling, and production industrialization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with MBOMs, BOPs, PLM, ERP, MES, and engineering change management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA, PFMEA, SPC, DOE, process validation, and root-cause analysis.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive cross-functional accountability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate conflict, deliver difficult feedback, and build trust across teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience prioritizing work, delegating effectively, and balancing team capacity with business needs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with high degree-of-freedom electromechanical assemblies, robotics, precision mechanisms, or actuation systems is a plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, including 2+ years of technical or people leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Periods of sitting at a workstation and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to safely lift and/or move approximately 15 pounds at times.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to move throughout operational areas and maintain awareness of surrounding people, equipment, and robotic systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Visual ability necessary to operate equipment, monitor robotic systems, and read printed and digital material\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to communicate effectively with team members during normal operations and when responding to safety or operational concern\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to travel domestically and internationally, averaging 15% per year\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116578004,"name":"Production","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4094879004,"name":"BK","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6220342004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6237418004?gh_jid=6237418004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5233302004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6237418004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"852","title":"Manager, Operations Engineering - Supply Chain","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-28T09:31:39-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Job Summary\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Operations Engineering Manager, Supply Chain, is responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) supply chain readiness, Approved Vendor List (AVL) governance, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), and Configuration Management for Apptronik’s humanoid robot platform. The role connects product development with supplier and manufacturing execution, ensuring each build has qualified sources, accurate product data, and material that meets program cost, quality, and schedule requirements.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a hands-on leadership role that manages the operations engineering team and drives execution from prototype builds through production ramp, in partnership with Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Essential Duties and Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;NPI Supply Chain Readiness\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the integrated supply chain readiness plan for prototype, validation, pilot, and production builds, aligning supplier qualification, tooling, capacity, and material delivery with program milestones.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead Procurement Ready and Build Ready assessments by subassembly. Verify released BOMs, drawings, specifications, approved sources, lead times, material availability, and documented exceptions with functional owners.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive early supplier involvement and design for manufacturability with Engineering and Strategic Sourcing. Bring component cost, lead time, supplier capability, and scalability into design reviews.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain BOM-level material readiness, track shortages and long-lead items, and drive recovery actions with clear owners and committed dates. Coordinate approved risk buys with Procurement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage the supply chain transition to sustaining production, with documented sourcing, capacity, configuration baselines, and remaining risks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Approved Vendor List Governance\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own AVL processes and data integrity, including part-to-manufacturer and vendor relationships, approved manufacturing sites, qualification status, and sourcing restrictions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate supplier and component qualification with Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Quality. Record required approvals before sources are released for purchasing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive qualification of alternate and second sources for critical parts. Control supplier additions, changes, suspensions, and removals, and keep purchasing systems aligned with approved sourcing decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Supply Chain Risk Management\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the platform supply chain risk register, linking critical parts, suppliers, and subtiers to program impact, mitigation owners, and closure dates.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assess single-source exposure, geographic concentration, supplier financial health, capacity, lead times, tooling dependencies, obsolescence, counterfeit exposure, and business continuity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive mitigation plans with functional owners, including alternate sources, capacity commitments, redundant tooling, approved inventory buffers, and supplier recovery plans. Escalate residual risks and decisions required.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain country-of-origin and supplier traceability data, and partner with Legal, Compliance, and Product Security on applicable sourcing and supply chain security requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Configuration Management\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own configuration control processes for part numbering, BOM structures, revision levels, release status, and lifecycle data across product lifecycle management (PLM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to align engineering and manufacturing BOMs, drawings, specifications, approved sources, and material master data. Maintain controlled configuration baselines for each build.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate engineering change requests and orders through cross-functional review, documenting cost, supply, schedule, qualification, and inventory disposition impacts while Engineering retains technical design approval.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Control change effectivity across purchase orders, supplier work in process, inventory, and build lots. Ensure suppliers acknowledge revisions and approved deviations or substitutions before implementation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain configuration history and work with Manufacturing and Quality to reconcile as-built records with released configurations, including serial and lot traceability and approved deviations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Leadership and Operational Improvement\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead, coach, and develop the operations engineering team. Set priorities, allocate resources, and hold owners accountable for deliverables and issue resolution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Run regular readiness, risk, and change reviews, providing leadership with clear status, recovery plans, and decisions needed to protect program milestones.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Standardize workflows and improve PLM and ERP data quality, reporting, and automation. Define the handoff and decision responsibilities across Engineering, Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated success taking complex electromechanical products from development into production, with direct responsibility for supply chain or supplier readiness.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of relevant commodities such as precision machined parts, gears and actuators, motors, PCBAs, sensors, cable harnesses, and battery or power systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with BOM management, AVL governance, supplier qualification, engineering changes, and configuration control in PLM and ERP systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements and translate them into supplier and procurement readiness actions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to quantify cost, schedule, inventory, and supply continuity tradeoffs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Effective people leadership and cross-functional communication, with a record of resolving technical and supply issues and driving decisions in a rapidly changing development environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Education and Experience\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Seven or more years of relevant experience in operations engineering, NPI supply chain, supplier development, configuration management, or related hardware manufacturing roles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Two or more years of direct people management experience, with demonstrated leadership of cross-functional NPI programs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Humanoid robotics, industrial robotics, automotive, aerospace, or other complex electromechanical product environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Siemens Teamcenter or comparable PLM platforms and integration of product data with ERP and manufacturing systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Supplier industrialization, production ramp, and structured qualification methods such as APQP, PPAP, or FMEA.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Performance Measures\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;On-time completion of supply chain readiness milestones and material availability for planned builds.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Approved source coverage and qualification progress for critical parts and alternate sources.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Timely closure of high-priority supply risks and supplier recovery actions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;BOM and configuration accuracy, timely change implementation, and complete revision traceability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reduction in build disruptions, rework, and excess or obsolete material caused by supply or configuration gaps.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;Physical Requirements\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of standing and walking\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Periods of sitting at a workstation and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to safely lift and/or move approximately 15 pounds at times.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to move throughout operational areas and maintain awareness of surrounding people, equipment, and robotic systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Visual ability necessary to operate equipment, monitor robotic systems, and read printed and digital materials.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to communicate effectively with team members during normal operations and when responding to safety or operational concerns.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116598004,"name":"Supply Chain","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6237418004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6234393004?gh_jid=6234393004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5232286004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6234393004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"845","title":"Manager, Test Operations","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-26T09:43:06-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Overview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is building advanced humanoid robots at scale, and manufacturing test is a critical part of ensuring reliability, quality, and production readiness across all robot subsystems.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Manager, Test Operations to be a hands-on technical leader to drive development, maintainability, and scalable hardware and software integrated solutions used for manufacturing and validation testing of robotic systems. This role will work closely with test and validation engineers, systems engineers, firmware developers, manufacturing, and operations teams to implement robust and maintainable test infrastructure supporting products from early NPI through production ramp.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a highly hands-on role focused on test automation, systems integration and manufacturing support in a fast-paced robotics environment.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manufacturing Test Development\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead the team that deploys manufacturing test software and hardware for:\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;PCBAs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Actuators\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cable harnesses\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Electromechanical subassemblies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Full robot system testing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure the team develops scalable and modular test frameworks used across multiple test stations and product lines\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Focus the team on delivering automated functional tests, hardware validation tools, and diagnostic utilities to the manufacturing floor.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish criteria for APIs and interfaces between test software and hardware systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the testing process reliability, maintainability, and deployment consistency across manufacturing environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Champion flawless integration of:\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Embedded systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Firmware interfaces\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Sensors and actuators\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Motion control systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Data acquisition hardware\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish technical direction for hardware bring-up, debug activities, troubleshooting and communication issues in manufacturing environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with test and validation engineering teams to ensure products are designed with testability and manufacturability in mind\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive best practices and process improvements within the test organization\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure test documentation, procedures, and architecture diagrams are maintained\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement code reviews and software release processes (CI/CD)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manufacturing Operations Support\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deliver processes and key metrics that provide actionable data for:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensuring internal manufacturing operations and contract manufacturers are fully supported for deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of manufacturing test stations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Supporting rapidly changing production ramps and resolving manufacturing test issues to minimize downtime\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proposing manufacturing test requirements and workflows for future products\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of experience in leading complex electromechanical system test development for automated manufacturing systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication and stakeholder management; able to represent the team to senior leadership and customers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven technical leadership — leading engineers and owning delivery of complex, cross-disciplinary systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Formal people-management experience — hiring, developing, and directing a team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites, up to 20%\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience leading teams engaged with:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Embedded systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hardware/software integration\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serial communication protocols\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Networked systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with modern software development practices:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Git\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Code reviews\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CI/CD workflows\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Issue tracking systems (Jira or similar)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills working with complex electromechanical systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable working in fast-paced and evolving environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience in robotics, aerospace, automotive, or similar electromechanical systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with communication protocols: ROS/ROS2, EtherCAT, CAN, RS485 …etc\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with manufacturing databases, MES systems, or traceability systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience developing scalable architectures for test infrastructure\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with Linux-based development environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with automated data analysis and reporting tools\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience supporting contract manufacturers or production environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience using AI-assisted software development tools and workflows\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physical Requirements\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of standing and walking\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Periods of sitting at a workstation and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to safely lift and/or move approximately 15 pounds at times.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to move throughout operational areas and maintain awareness of surrounding people, equipment, and robotic systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Visual ability necessary to operate equipment, monitor robotic systems, and read printed and digital materials.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to communicate effectively with team members during normal operations and when responding to safety or operational concerns.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116593004,"name":"Operations Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6234393004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5809796004?gh_jid=5809796004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5054914004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":5809796004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"561","title":"Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) - Electromechanical","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-02-23T11:02:53-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is building the next generation of humanoid robots, and our supply base must deliver cost-efficient, on-time, premium-quality electromechanical hardware across rapidly evolving designs and increasingly ambitious production volumes. We are looking for a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manufacturing Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; embedded within our Supply Chain organization to serve as the technical authority on supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production readiness for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblies.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;hands-on manufacturing engineering role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — not a procurement or sourcing coordinator position. You will spend significant time on supplier factory floors evaluating processes, resolving production issues, and qualifying new parts from prototype through rate production. The ideal candidate has deep, practical knowledge of how electromechanical hardware is built and inspected, and uses that expertise to make sourcing decisions, drive supplier development, and own production readiness at external manufacturing sites.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manufacturing Process Ownership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as the internal subject matter expert on manufacturing processes for wire harness assemblies, PCBAs, motor assemblies, actuators, connectors, and other electromechanical components used in humanoid robotic systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Determine the ideal manufacturing method, process flow, and critical process parameters for new and re-sourced parts; define these requirements for suppliers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Evaluate supplier manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process controls through on-site assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective actions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Review and approve supplier process documentation including control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;New Product Introduction \u0026amp;amp; Supplier Qualification\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the end-to-end NPI lifecycle at suppliers — from manufacturing feasibility review through PPAP/FAI approval and ramp to rate production\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Qualify new suppliers by conducting detailed manufacturing capability assessments covering process capability (Cpk/Ppk), equipment adequacy, workforce competency, and capacity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with design and materials engineers to ensure DFM feedback is incorporated early and manufacturing intent is clearly communicated to suppliers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and execute supplier qualification plans for new parts, engineering changes, and supplier transitions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Supplier Quality \u0026amp;amp; 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Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116598004,"name":"Supply Chain","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/5809796004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5981006004?gh_jid=5981006004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5146824004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":5981006004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"623","title":"Principal Electrical Engineer - Compute and Sensing ","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-04-24T11:14:58-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is seeking a world-class \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Principal Compute \u0026amp;amp; Sensing Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to serve as the lead architect for the \u0026quot;nervous system\u0026quot; of the Apollo humanoid robot. This is a top-tier technical role for an expert who can design and implement the high-performance compute and sensory backbone required for general-purpose robotics. You will be responsible for the end-to-end hardware architecture—from NVIDIA Jetson-based carrier designs to the electrical integration of complex perception suites—ensuring that Apollo is powerful, redundant, and functionally safe.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Primary Architect:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own the end-to-end design of Apollo’s safe compute architecture. Select core processing elements (SoCs, FPGAs, MCUs) and design system-level redundancy to meet real-time performance requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High-Performance PCB Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the design and validation of custom carrier boards for high-performance modules (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson). Expertly manage power delivery networks (PDN), thermal dissipation strategies, and high-speed signal integrity for complex interfaces.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manufacturing \u0026amp;amp; Reliability:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) for compute modules, ensuring they can withstand the high-vibration and dynamic thermal environments of a mobile humanoid robot.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Multi-Modal Sensing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define the electrical architecture for a full perception stack, including LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, and tactile sensors.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Data Pipeline Optimization:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Architect the high-bandwidth pipelines and synchronization protocols required for sensor fusion. Manage complex communication interfaces (GigE, GMSL2, USB 3.0, MIPI) to ensure low-latency data delivery to the perception software.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Safety Architecture:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Drive the physical and logical architecture decisions required to meet Functional Safety standards \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Fail-Safe Systems:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design hardware-level redundancy, fail-safe mechanisms, and Built-In Tests (BIT) to achieve required safety integrity levels (ASIL/SIL) for operation in human-occupied environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Diagnostics:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Implement robust hardware diagnostics to monitor the health of the compute and sensing backbone in real-time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Multi-Generational Roadmap:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define the long-term technical roadmap for Apollo’s compute and sensing evolution, identifying emerging technologies (e.g., new SoCs or sensor modalities) that will keep Apptronik at the cutting edge.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Influence:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Act as the ultimate technical authority on compute/sensing during design reviews with the Controls, Perception, and Systems Engineering teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mentorship:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Provide deep technical mentorship to electrical and embedded engineers, fostering a culture of rigorous engineering and innovation without the burden of administrative management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Expertise:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; * Proven track record of designing custom carrier boards for NVIDIA Jetson or similar high-end compute modules.\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mastery of high-speed digital design (PCIe, DDR4/5, GMSL, 10GbE).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience integrating multi-sensor suites with precise hardware-level time synchronization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with Functional Safety architecture (ISO 26262 or equivalent).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Tools:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is seeking a world-class \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Principal Compute \u0026amp;amp; Sensing Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to serve as the lead architect for the \u0026quot;nervous system\u0026quot; of the Apollo humanoid robot. This is a top-tier technical role for an expert who can design and implement the high-performance compute and sensory backbone required for general-purpose robotics. You will be responsible for the end-to-end hardware architecture—from NVIDIA Jetson-based carrier designs to the electrical integration of complex perception suites—ensuring that Apollo is powerful, redundant, and functionally safe.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Primary Architect:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own the end-to-end design of Apollo’s safe compute architecture. Select core processing elements (SoCs, FPGAs, MCUs) and design system-level redundancy to meet real-time performance requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High-Performance PCB Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the design and validation of custom carrier boards for high-performance modules (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson). Expertly manage power delivery networks (PDN), thermal dissipation strategies, and high-speed signal integrity for complex interfaces.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manufacturing \u0026amp;amp; Reliability:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) for compute modules, ensuring they can withstand the high-vibration and dynamic thermal environments of a mobile humanoid robot.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Multi-Modal Sensing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define the electrical architecture for a full perception stack, including LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, and tactile sensors.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Data Pipeline Optimization:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Architect the high-bandwidth pipelines and synchronization protocols required for sensor fusion. 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As our Principal People Analytics Specialist, you’ll build and lead our People Analytics function - turning workforce data (attrition, cost of workforce, organizational health, and beyond) into signals that shape how Apptronik makes talent and business decisions. You’ll set the analytics strategy, own the data governance foundation it runs on, and act as the go-to analytics advisor for senior and executive leadership. This is a builder role; you’ll define how the function operates today and where it scales next.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People Analytics\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the People Analytics strategy and multi-year roadmap\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead advanced statistical and predictive modeling (attrition risk, workforce planning, organizational health forecasting), translating findings into clear, decision-ready narratives for the executive team and board\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define and maintain the company\u0026#39;s north-star workforce metrics and KPI framework\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain the dashboards, reports, and standardized reporting processes that power People team decision-making\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as principal analytics advisor to senior/executive leadership on org design, talent strategy, and workforce planning\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Set technical direction, best practices, and mentorship for People Analytics work\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Data Governance\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define, own, and evolve the enterprise People data governance framework, including data standards, definitions, ownership, and quality SLAs across all people systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the data classification and sensitive-data handling strategy for people data, ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable regulations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Set the long-term roadmap for people-data architecture, partnering with IT and Data Engineering\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with IT to manage system security, access controls, and technical data integrations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Principal Manipulation Engineer is a core contributor to our robot’s ability to interact with the world with human-like world model context, dynamic perception, and interactive behavior. This role is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of learned manipulation, from data engine design through training to on-robot deployment and is expected to diagnose performance bottlenecks. This requires deep fluency in both classical computer vision and modern deep learning to unlock the full potential of state-of-the-art humanoid robot hardware.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role will bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and scalable, reliable production software. We move at startup pace; intense and focused, but sustainable. We operate with high ownership, fast feedback, and low bureaucracy.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement and deploy state-of-the-art ML models/algorithms to achieve ambitious, world-class performance on open world object manipulation tasks with physical hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive the data engine for manipulation learning: data collection strategy, curation, annotation, and synthetic/real data mix, in close partnership with data infrastructure teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive the entire development cycle, from prototyping in simulation to robustly transferring and fine-tuning models on the robot.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and prioritize performance bottlenecks, distinguishing between root causes traceable to classical vision (calibration, geometry, sensor fusion) vs those rooted in sub-optimal model/data, to prioritize fixes according to customer-expected levels of reliability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as a force multiplier across the organization. Beyond code reviews, foster a culture of technical rigor, setting the bar for architectural excellence and mentoring the next generation of robotics leaders.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Skills (Must-Have)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Deployment Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 5+ years shipping machine learning models on robotic systems in production environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;AI Model Development Proficiency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Expertise in models including CNNs, transformers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Software Engineering:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proficiency in Python, C++, and PyTorch, with experience building real-time robotic software stacks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;AI Data Pipeline Experience: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Experience with data collection, annotation, and synthetic data generation for ML.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Computer Vision:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Familiarity with 6D pose estimation, camera calibration/extrinsics, point cloud processing and visual-servoing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hardware Bring-up:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience with the initial calibration and tuning of high-DOF robotic manipulators.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Good to Have\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ML Ops: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Familiarity with distributed training and MLOps principles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Teleoperation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience with VR/haptic interfaces and retargeting algorithms for human-in-the-loop control.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Simulation Environments:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience with physics engines such as IsaacSim, MuJoCo, or Drake for policy training and validation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Logistics Automation Background:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience using manipulators to automate dynamic real-world material handling tasks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7+ years of relevant experience (or 5+ years with a PhD) specifically focused on robotic manipulation or complex motion control.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A proven track record of taking complex algorithms from conception to successfully deploying them on physical hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are looking for a PQM (Product Quality Manager) with experience in highly complex technical projects. The PQM function at Apptronik drives high product quality standards by documenting issues \u0026amp;amp; driving cross functional teams for corrective action. In this role you will oversee the Quality Team and drive the documentation of issues encountered during builds as well as during system level development testing, engaging with the HW design, OPS, and SW teams to attain resolution. As our products mature from internally built prototypes to mass production, you will also oversee defining product quality plans at contract manufacturers and auditing adherence.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to lead and direct Quality team members (IQC, IPQC and Quality Engineers)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Self motivated \u0026amp;amp; proactive, demonstrating creative and critical thinking capabilities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Champion of the bug/issue resolution process, documenting bugs, aligning stakeholders and driving corrective action (RC/CA)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Consolidate issues into dashboards and other visual tools to drive team action \u0026amp;amp; update leadership on top issues\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop Product quality plans and assess CM adherence\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Audit CM team PPAP for component validation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Monitor factory yields/issues on production assembly \u0026amp;amp; RMA lines\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish Outgoing Quality Control procedures and Customer Audit Processes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Up to 20% Travel Internationally\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of mechanical \u0026amp;amp; electrical engineering fundamentals \u0026amp;amp; manufacturing processes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with hardware test \u0026amp;amp; manufacturing fixture development\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Expert in statistical analysis tools (GR\u0026amp;amp;R, SPC, Cpk, 5WHY, Fishbone …)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with data analysis, able to drive improvements to data capturing \u0026amp;amp; manipulate into useful dashboards/charts\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience supporting new product launches from a manufacturing or product development perspective\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing a team and providing coaching/feedback to employees\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent written and oral communication in highly technical applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent interpersonal and team management skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Detailed knowledge of product development process and life cycles\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent knowledge of business software tools (Microsoft office suite, JIRA, G-Suite, Dropbox, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;NICE TO HAVE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years experience with contract manufacturing at international sites\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years experience with high volume manufacturing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with PPAP\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bilingual – English/Spanish\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;BS in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years experience in Quality, Process, or similar engineering role\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116596004,"name":"Quality Control","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/5791008004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6232674004?gh_jid=6232674004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5231657004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6232674004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"840","title":"R\u0026D Technician","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-23T12:00:08-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;s most important problems. 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik\u0026#39;s most important audiences — the executives, customers, investors, and partners who will define how the world sees Apollo — encounter our technology through live demonstrations. This role is responsible for making those moments exceptional.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Application Engineer, Customer Experience\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, you will own the full lifecycle of Apollo demonstrations at our California office and at events worldwide. You will design, build, and operate the robot behaviors and workcell environments that bring Apollo to life for VIP visitors — applying the same engineering discipline, rigor, and process we use for every customer field deployment.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Operating as the senior technical presence at our California satellite office, you will work with significant autonomy, represent Apptronik\u0026#39;s engineering capability to our most critical audiences, and serve as a direct feedback channel between what customers experience and what our product teams build. This is a high-visibility, high-impact engineering role at the intersection of robotics, customer engagement, and product storytelling.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is part of the Applications Engineering team and operates under the same processes, standards, and expectations as every other Application Engineer. The California office is a flagship environment where Apptronik\u0026#39;s capabilities are on display to the world\u0026#39;s most important audiences, and this engineer plays a central role in shaping those experiences.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Requirements \u0026amp;amp; Strategy\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Stakeholder alignment — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success leadership to define objectives, success criteria, and technical scope for each high-priority visit; capture the agreed storyline and constraints in a concise brief that aligns all internal stakeholders before execution begins.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical scoping authority — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Serve as the definitive technical voice on Apollo\u0026#39;s demonstrable capabilities — providing honest, confident assessments of what can be shown credibly and reliably to any given audience, and shaping stakeholder expectations accordingly.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Audience-driven design — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Translate visit objectives into scenario designs that reflect real customer problems and workflows, ensuring every demonstration is grounded in the customer\u0026#39;s world, not just the robot\u0026#39;s capabilities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Design \u0026amp;amp; Architecture\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Solution architecture — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Design demonstration scenarios with the same structured approach used in customer field deployments: clear requirements, defined success criteria, risk assessment, and a documented architecture that can be handed off and reproduced.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Fallback and risk design — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Define comprehensive fallback architectures and failure-mode mitigation strategies that protect demonstration integrity under live conditions — anticipating failure paths before they occur and building recovery into the run-of-show by design.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Simulation-driven development — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Build and maintain demonstration-specific simulation environments using tools such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or MuJoCo to validate and optimize robot behaviors before live deployment, reducing integration risk and rehearsal time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Build \u0026amp;amp; Integration\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Application development — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Develop, configure, and tune the demo applications and robot behaviors required for each scenario, reusing production-grade software where possible and building purpose-built variants where needed — maintaining code quality and documentation standards throughout.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Workcell ownership — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Build and own the Apollo demonstration environment at the California office — including hardware configuration and staging — ensuring the environment meets both technical requirements and the experiential standards expected by VIP visitors.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hardening and readiness — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Drive demonstration readiness through rigorous rehearsal, systematic testing, and issue tracking; identify hardware and software problems early and maintain accountability for their resolution with the relevant engineering teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Execution\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Run-of-show ownership — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Own every aspect of live demonstration execution: pre-flight checks, real-time robot operation, presenter support, and calm, decisive triage and recovery when issues arise. Perform consistently under the highest-stakes conditions this company faces.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Guest engagement — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Support presenters and engage directly with visitors as needed during live events — answering technical questions clearly, adapting to audience interest in real time, and ensuring every guest interaction reflects well on Apptronik. Leadership and C-suite will typically lead formal presentations for VIP visits.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Post-demonstration review — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Lead structured post-demonstration reviews to capture outcomes, failures, and follow-up actions; translate findings into concrete feedback for engineering and product teams to inform platform and capability development.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Event support — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Lead or support demonstrations at trade shows, industry events, and customer sites. From time to time, may be asked to lead high-profile demonstrations at Apptronik HQ in Austin. Approximately 20–40% travel is required domestically and internationally.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Program Management \u0026amp;amp; Enablement\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Concurrent program ownership —\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Manage multiple demonstration requests in parallel — owning scope, timeline, rehearsal planning, and resource coordination across concurrent visits and events with minimal supervision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Enablement assets —\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Build and maintain comprehensive runbooks, SOPs, checklists, and software tools that enable trained colleagues and partners to execute standard demonstrations consistently and independently.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Product feedback loop — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Serve as a direct conduit between live customer experience and internal product development — systematically capturing what resonates, what fails, and what customers ask for, and ensuring that intelligence reaches the teams who can act on it.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;to turn ambiguous, high-stakes visit objectives into robust, repeatable demonstration architectures with minimal supervision — owning the full lifecycle from scoping through delivery and review.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Proven track record — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;delivering live demonstrations to executive and VIP audiences — including keynotes, investor visits, and trade shows — with documented success in risk management, fallback design, and live recovery.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Demonstrated expertise — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;solving complex technical and operational problems under time pressure, including leading live triage and recovery during demonstrations where failure is not an option.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Proven program management capability — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;across multiple concurrent demonstration requests, including scope definition, timeline management, rehearsal planning, and cross-functional coordination.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Robotics software — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Expertise working with C++, Python, and ROS in a Linux development environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Robotics fundamentals — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Strong understanding and practical application of robotic concepts including kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and control systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Simulation — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Extensive experience using robotics simulation tools (NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, or equivalent) to design, validate, and optimize robot behaviors and reduce integration risk prior to live deployment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Communication skills — \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Strong ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, build rapport with visitors, and support presenters effectively during high-priority events. Comfort engaging directly with guests in a supporting role, including handling technical questions with confidence and composure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-functional influence —\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Ability to align Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and CS stakeholders on demonstration scope and objectives, and to communicate technical constraints and tradeoffs clearly to non-technical partners.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;134233117\u0026amp;quot;:false,\u0026amp;quot;134233118\u0026amp;quot;:false,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:0}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required. Master\u0026#39;s degree preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;4+ years\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;of hands-on experience in a customer-facing engineering role, with a proven track record of independently owning high-stakes demonstrations or deployments of mobile robotic systems end-to-end.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 25-45 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;International travel likely; passport highly desired\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Travel up to 40% may be required\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; The annual compensation for this position is $165,000 - $190,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116579004,"name":"Customer Success","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6139116004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6221642004?gh_jid=6221642004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5227723004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6221642004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"832","title":"Senior Benefits Specialist","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-09T15:42:37-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to own the day-to-day design, administration, and execution of our benefits programs — health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives. This is an individual-contributor role for a deep subject-matter expert who delivers results through hands-on expertise and cross-functional execution, resolving complex plan administration issues and managing vendor and broker relationships.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Administer benefits plans end to end — health insurance, retirement programs, and wellness initiatives — including enrollment, eligibility, plan changes, and day-to-day troubleshooting, resolving complex or escalated issues that require in-depth evaluation of competing factors (cost, compliance, employee impact).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Execute benefits initiatives in partnership with HR, Finance, and Legal, ensuring programs run compliantly (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA) and cost-effectively day to day.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Write and maintain the policies and procedures that govern benefits administration; determine the right course of action for new or ambiguous cases where existing procedure doesn\u0026#39;t fully cover the situation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Produce and manage employee-facing benefits communications (open enrollment materials, plan change notices, FAQs) so employees have clear, accurate, timely information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage vendor and broker relationships on an ongoing basis, coordinating RFPs, negotiating contract terms, and tracking service-level performance to keep delivery on track.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Track program performance against operational metrics (cost, utilization, service levels, employee satisfaction) and run improvement initiatives to fix identified gaps.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain reporting/measurement tools that track benefits program impact and employee satisfaction over time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as a go-to resource for other benefits and HR staff on complex administration questions, sharing practical know-how and troubleshooting approaches.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate with contacts outside the immediate function (legal, finance, external brokers and consultants) as needed to resolve complex administration issues.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree plus approximately 8+ years of relevant benefits/total rewards experience, or a\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep, advanced knowledge of benefits plan design, administration, and compliance (health \u0026amp;amp; welfare, retirement, wellness).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience managing vendor/broker relationships and negotiating service contracts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong analytical skills, with experience building frameworks to measure program impact and satisfaction.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication and influencing skills; proven ability to adapt style and advise senior stakeholders and partners outside one\u0026#39;s immediate area of expertise on complex matters.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of relevant employment and benefits law (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, etc.); experience partnering with Legal and Finance on compliance matters.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate clearly with employees, vendors, and internal teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116588004,"name":"People","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6221642004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6212488004?gh_jid=6212488004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5224478004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6212488004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"816","title":"Senior Business Systems Analyst - ERP","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-02T16:27:43-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As Apptronik continues to scale its humanoid robotics platform, we are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst - ERP to own the configuration, administration, and continuous improvement of our enterprise resource planning systems. This senior individual contributor will partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other business stakeholders to translate their requirements into well-architected ERP solutions that scale with the company. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise with one or more major ERP platforms (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, SAP, or Oracle), a thorough understanding of accounting principles and procurement operations as they function within an ERP, a strong track record of defining requirements and building durable business processes, and the judgment to balance speed of delivery with long-term system integrity in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own end-to-end configuration, administration, and ongoing optimization of Apptronik\u0026#39;s ERP platform (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, SAP, or Oracle), including modules supporting finance, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, inventory, and order management\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other internal stakeholders to elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements; translate them into ERP configurations, customizations, workflows, and integrations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as a functional subject matter expert on core accounting processes within the ERP — including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, fixed assets, period-end close, and financial reporting; partner closely with the Controller and Finance team to ensure the ERP supports accurate, auditable books\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the ERP configuration and continuous improvement of the full procure-to-pay cycle — from purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor management through goods receipts, three-way matching, invoice processing, and payment runs; ensure controls are in place to support audit readiness and segregation of duties\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design, document, and continuously improve business processes that operate within the ERP, ensuring they are scalable, auditable, and aligned with internal controls\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead ERP implementation, upgrade, and module rollout projects — including planning, scoping, testing, cutover, hypercare, and post-go-live optimization\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage ERP integrations with adjacent systems (CRM, PLM, MES, HRIS, identity, data warehouse, and best-of-breed SaaS tools); coordinate with internal engineering and external implementation partners as needed\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Administer ERP security: roles, profiles, permission sets, segregation of duties, approval workflows, and periodic access reviews in support of audit and compliance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain master data governance practices across items, vendors, customers, BOMs, and chart of accounts; drive data quality, reconciliation, and reporting standards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain reporting, dashboards, and analytics within the ERP and connected BI tooling to give business leaders timely visibility into operational, procurement, and financial KPIs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage relationships with ERP vendors and implementation partners; oversee licensing, renewals, support cases, and roadmap alignment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Create and maintain comprehensive documentation — configuration, process flows, runbooks, and end-user training materials; serve as the senior internal subject matter expert for the ERP\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mentor and uplift junior IT and business analyst staff who interact with the ERP; foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of hands-on ERP configuration, administration, or implementation experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep expertise with one or more major ERP platforms: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F\u0026amp;amp;O, Business Central, or CE), Salesforce (including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or Revenue Cloud), SAP (S/4HANA, ECC, or Business One), or Oracle (Fusion Cloud ERP, NetSuite, or E-Business Suite)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong working knowledge of accounting fundamentals as they are applied within an ERP — including chart of accounts design, journal entry workflows, subledger-to-general-ledger reconciliation, cost center and project accounting, and period-end/year-end close processes; ability to collaborate fluently with Controllers, Staff Accountants, and external auditors\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep hands-on experience configuring and optimizing procure-to-pay processes within an ERP — purchase requisitions, PO management, vendor master governance, receiving, three-way match, invoice approval workflows, and payment processing; familiarity with procurement controls required for SOX or similar compliance frameworks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to gather and document business requirements from non-technical stakeholders and translate them into well-architected ERP solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong process design background — able to map current-state processes, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and design future-state processes that scale within the constraints of the ERP\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid understanding of core finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and procurement processes (quote-to-cash and procure-to-pay end-to-end flows); ability to speak fluently with controllers, ops leaders, and shop-floor users\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience leading ERP implementations, upgrades, or major module rollouts end-to-end\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of ERP integration patterns and tooling (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, iPaaS, ETL); ability to scope and oversee integrations even when implementation is delegated\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong grasp of ERP security models, segregation of duties, and internal controls in support of audit readiness (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001, SOC 2)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent project management skills with the ability to run multiple concurrent workstreams and stakeholder groups\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting trade-offs and recommendations to executives\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Self-directed, pragmatic, and biased toward action — able to operate with limited oversight in a fast-paced, high-growth environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered in lieu of a degree\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of relevant ERP configuration, administration, or implementation experience required\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Relevant vendor certifications (Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP, Oracle) are a plus\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116590004,"name":"IT","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6212488004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6212513004?gh_jid=6212513004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5224492004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6212513004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"817","title":"Senior Business Systems Manager","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-05T15:14:12-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As Apptronik scales its humanoid robotics platform from prototype builds into volume production, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Business Systems to build and lead the team responsible for the systems that carry a product from concept through design release into manufacturing. This leader will own the strategy, roadmap, and team accountable for our PLM, MES, and Quality systems, the design-to-build data thread that connects engineering to the shop floor, and the business process and business support systems that surround them. The ideal candidate brings proven people-management experience leading enterprise systems teams, a working command of engineering and manufacturing platforms sufficient to direct and evaluate the team\u0026#39;s work, a strong track record of setting strategy and building durable business processes, and the judgment to balance speed of delivery with long-term system integrity in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a player-leader role at the intersection of people leadership and systems delivery. You will build, hire for, and manage a team of systems analysts and engineers, setting their priorities and holding them accountable — while staying close enough to the work to sit in a requirements workshop with mechanical and electrical engineering, a configuration review with a systems integrator, or on the production floor watching an operator work. You will not simply track other people\u0026#39;s plans — you will set the function\u0026#39;s scope and direction, drive executive-level decisions, hold both vendors and your own team accountable, and be measured on whether your team delivers systems that get adopted and produce the outcomes they were funded to deliver.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead and build the team accountable for end-to-end delivery of enterprise systems projects supporting engineering and manufacturing — business case, scope, schedule, budget, resourcing, risk, stage gates, and benefits realization\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Direct your team\u0026#39;s PLM implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement\u0026amp;nbsp; — CAD data management, part and BOM structures, item numbering, revision and effectivity control, engineering change (ECR/ECN/ECO and deviations), and configuration management\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the design-to-build data thread: ensure your team delivers clean releases from the engineering BOM into the manufacturing BOM, routings, and work instructions, with traceable linkage back to the released design and as-built configuration\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Oversee your team\u0026#39;s integration of PLM with ERP, MES, and the ECAD/MCAD toolchain so that a change released in engineering propagates correctly to planning, procurement, and the shop floor without manual re-entry\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Direct your team\u0026#39;s delivery of MES capability for electronic work instructions, digital travelers, operation-level data collection, serialization, genealogy, station-level quality gates, and test data capture at the point of work\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead your team\u0026#39;s delivery of Quality systems capability — document and training control, nonconformance and CAPA, supplier quality, incoming and in-process inspection, calibration, audit management, and change control — and establish closed-loop routing of production and field findings back into engineering change\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Set strategy for enterprise systems delivery on the Salesforce platform where it supports business processes adjacent to the product lifecycle — customer and program management, service and field support, warranty and returns, and case-to-quality handoffs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Represent the function to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management leadership to elicit, prioritize, and negotiate business requirements; direct your team in translating them into well-architected system configurations, workflows, and integrations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Set direction for the business processes that operate within these systems, ensuring your team designs and continuously improves them to be scalable, auditable, and aligned with internal controls\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure your team delivers data readiness for prototype, pilot, and production builds in support of new product introduction — long-lead part release, make/buy decisions, supplier data packages, and as-built records\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead your team through implementation, upgrade, and module rollout projects end-to-end — planning, scoping, conference room pilot, testing, UAT, cutover, hypercare, and post-go-live optimization\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the vendor relationship strategy for systems integrators, VARs, and software vendors: statements of work, deliverable acceptance, change orders, licensing, renewals, support escalations, and roadmap alignment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Set policy for system security and access administered by your team: roles, profiles, permission sets, segregation of duties, approval workflows, and periodic access reviews in support of audit and compliance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish and govern master data practices across parts, suppliers, customers, BOMs, routings, and locations; hold your team accountable for data quality, reconciliation, and reporting standards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure your team builds and maintains reporting, dashboards, and analytics that give business leaders timely visibility into engineering change cycle time, BOM accuracy, first-pass yield, NCR and CAPA closure, on-time release, and user adoption\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own change management and adoption strategy: stakeholder analysis, communication plans, role-based training, super-user networks, and post-go-live adoption metrics\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure your team creates and maintains comprehensive documentation — configuration records, process flows, runbooks, and end-user training materials; serve as the senior escalation point and executive-facing subject matter expert for these platforms\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hire, develop, and manage the performance of a team of IT and business analyst staff who support engineering and manufacturing systems; build a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, including career development plans and succession bench strength\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;6+ years of enterprise systems leadership experience — managing project teams, systems analysts, or engineers — in a manufacturing, hardware, aerospace, automotive, medical device, industrial equipment, or robotics environment, including at least 2 years of direct people-management experience\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ownership, as a people leader, of at least two full-lifecycle implementations or major upgrades of PLM, MES, QMS, or ERP — from requirements through go-live and stabilization\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter strongly preferred, sufficient to direct and evaluate your team\u0026#39;s configuration decisions; experience with comparable PLM platforms (PTC Windchill, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA, Arena, Oracle Agile PLM, or Duro) will be considered\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with Altium and the broader ECAD/MCAD toolchain, including how electrical and mechanical design data is released, versioned, and managed within PLM, sufficient to guide a technical team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of Salesforce and Mulesoft as a business support platforms, including its integration touchpoints with ERP and PLM, sufficient to set direction for your team\u0026#39;s work\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of at least one MES/MOM platform, such as Siemens Opcenter, Tulip, Rockwell Plex or FactoryTalk, DELMIA Apriso, AegisTec FactoryLogix, Critical Manufacturing, or SAP ME/DM, sufficient to direct a team delivering on it\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience leading teams that deliver quality system capability in a dedicated QMS or PLM-embedded quality module, such as Teamcenter Quality, ETQ Reliance, MasterControl, Veeva QualityOne, TrackWise, or Greenlight Guru\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Practical understanding of ERP integration touchpoints (Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and of integration patterns and tooling — REST/SOAP and OData APIs, middleware, iPaaS, ETL, EDI, and file-based interfaces — sufficient to review and approve your team\u0026#39;s architecture decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fluency in engineering and manufacturing data: EBOM versus MBOM, routings, effectivity, revision control, serialization and genealogy, and engineering change process\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to represent business requirements to executive stakeholders and hold a team accountable for translating them into well-architected system solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong process design background — able to direct a team mapping current-state processes, identifying gaps and inefficiencies, and designing future-state processes that scale within the constraints of the platform\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of quality and compliance frameworks relevant to hardware manufacturing (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, or equivalents) and of computer system validation practices where applicable\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong vendor and contract management skills, including SOW negotiation and holding integrators and internal teams accountable to committed deliverables\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent people-management and project management skills with the ability to run multiple concurrent workstreams, teams, and stakeholder groups\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to move credibly between a design engineer, a production operator, a quality auditor, and an executive, and comfortable presenting trade-offs and recommendations to senior leadership\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to build, hire for, and develop a high-performing team; self-directed, pragmatic, and biased toward action in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where processes may not exist yet\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered in lieu of a degree\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;6+ years of relevant enterprise systems experience required, including demonstrated people-management or team-leadership experience\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Relevant vendor, professional, or leadership certifications (Siemens, Salesforce, PMP or PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or people-management/leadership training) are a plus\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116590004,"name":"IT","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6212513004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6209945004?gh_jid=6209945004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5223489004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6209945004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"812","title":"Senior Compensation Business Partner","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-09-28T16:53:51-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Senior Compensation Business Partner is a key contributor to Apptronik\u0026#39;s Total Rewards team, responsible for the analysis, market data, and program administration that support our pay strategy. You will work independently on complex compensation analyses, act as a go-to resource for People Partners and business leaders on pay questions, and help evolve the compensation programs and tools that support a rapidly growing technical workforce\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conduct job evaluations and leveling assessments across multiple job families, ensuring\u0026amp;nbsp;alignment with Apptronik\u0026#39;s career ladder and market standards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage participation in compensation surveys and analyze the results to inform competitive pay positioning\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide consultative support to People Partners, recruiters, and business leaders on pay decisions, offer guidance, job architecture, and policy interpretation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Analyze compensation data and develop insights and recommendations on salary structures, pay equity, and incentive plan design\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support the design and administration of salary structures, merit cycles, and bonus and equity programs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support compliance with pay-related regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency laws) and assist with audits and compliance reviews\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to cross-functional projects such as compensation redesigns, technology implementations, and organizational changes that affect pay\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prepare and present compensation analyses and recommendations to People and business leaders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain compensation models, tools, and documentation, and share knowledge with teammates\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Stay current on industry trends and competitive practices, and bring forward ideas for improving our programs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of compensation strategy, market pricing, job architecture, and pay equity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid understanding of compensation compliance (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency) and the ability\u0026amp;nbsp;to spot risk and raise it early\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advanced Excel skills and experience with compensation systems and market data sources (e.g.,\u0026amp;nbsp;Radford, Pave, Workday)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advise and influence non-compensation partners\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced,\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;matrixed environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort with ambiguity and change, and a bias toward practical, data-driven improvements\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p id=\u0026quot;EDUCATION-and/or-EXPERIENCE:\u0026quot; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Apptronik, we are building the next generation of general-purpose humanoid robots designed to change the way we live and work. To achieve unparalleled performance in our robotic platforms, we are expanding our R\u0026amp;amp;D efforts into advanced, custom motor technologies.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Off-the-shelf frameless motors leave significant performance on the table for humanoid robots. As a electromagnetic designer for Apptronik\u0026#39;s custom motor program, you will be the driving force behind our next generation of actuators. You will set the target metrics and design the motors to hit them, exploring cutting-edge technologies to maximize performance while ensuring these designs remain viable for mass manufacturing.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to serving as the lead hands-on EM designer, you will act as our primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) when collaborating with external partners, university collaborators, and specialized manufacturing vendors.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Custom Electromagnetic Design \u0026amp;amp; Simulation\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the electromagnetic design of custom BLDC/PMSM motors for humanoid joints from concept to built prototype.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Select and evaluate advanced topologies and approaches\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Run advanced EM simulations (using Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, JMAG, or Altair Flux) to maximize performance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define the trade space between motor, thermal, and robot-level requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Testing, Validation \u0026amp;amp; Characterization\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Specify test requirements and oversee the methodology for characterizing internally developed motors against competing off-the-shelf designs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Utilize a motor dyno to close the loop between simulation and hardware, correlating model-to-test data and validating EM simulations empirically.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Design for Manufacturing (DFM) \u0026amp;amp; Cross-Functional Integration\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bridge the gap between R\u0026amp;amp;D and production. 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MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (electric machines), Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 5+ years of industry experience designing electric machines for high-performance applications (preferably in robotics, aerospace, or automotive/EV sectors).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Tool Mastery:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Expert-level, hands-on experience with electromagnetic design and simulation software (Ansys Maxwell/Motor-CAD, JMAG, or similar) and analytical motor modeling.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Depth:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Exceptional understanding of motor fundamentals, winding theory, magnetic materials, thermal coupling, and the trade-offs involved in maximizing torque density.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manufacturing Knowledge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proven track record of designing motors that have successfully transitioned from the prototype phase to volume manufacturing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Qualities:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Deep technical credibility, a passion for mentoring others, and a true \u0026quot;experimentalist\u0026quot; mindset who thrives on building a new capability from scratch and validating models against hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with specialized or novel motor topologies (e.g., axial flux, transverse flux, frameless outrunner designs).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with the unique constraints of robotics (e.g., highly dynamic loads, tight packaging constraints, low gearing ratios, and strict thermal limits).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;MATLAB/Python scripting experience for design optimization and workflow automation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong vendor management experience, having successfully audited and collaborated with overseas or domestic motor manufacturers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Job Summary\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re looking for experienced senior and junior electrical engineers to drive our electronics developments for the end effectors of the Apollo humanoid robot. We are primarily interested in candidates who have developed electronics for robotic end effectors, prosthetics, and wearables. In this job role, you will own electronic systems from ideation through design, testing, and into mass production.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Electronics Architect from Concept to Production: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Architect, 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. Execute design work under the supervision of program management, systems engineers, and technical leads. Align technical implementation and execution with company goals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Validation \u0026amp;amp; Evaluation Criteria:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop and execute comprehensive validation and test plans (DVT/PVT). Design necessary test fixtures and utilize advanced laboratory equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to rigorously evaluate prototypes and ensure strict compliance with performance, safety, and reliability specifications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Root-Cause Analysis \u0026amp;amp; Debugging: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Assess unusual circumstances, creative failure modes, and hardware/firmware defects. Use sophisticated debugging techniques to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Lifecycle Management \u0026amp;amp; Vendor Alignment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own the entire component lifecycle through PLM systems, managing third-party relationships with hardware vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure successful production scaling and design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFA).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including technical lead, project managers, software, mechanical, thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing. Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services. Act as a mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting.Technical Leadership: Drive project execution with leadership, program management, and engineering peers. Define component roadmaps with product managers, systems engineers, and technical leads. Lead debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution. Align technical implementation and execution with company goals. Drive consensus with stakeholders on critical design and compliance decisions. Provide work breakdowns and time estimations to inform project execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with end effectors/end of arm tooling (EOAT), prosthetics, wearables, motor drives, firmware, communication protocols (Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, etc.), and wiring harnesses.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competent in CAD tools including Altium, or similar tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with developing and maintaining CAD design rules.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena and TeamCenter.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex: LTSpice, PSpice).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication (verbal \u0026amp;amp; written); will be expected to develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including the use of lab equipment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Travel up to 10% within US and internationally.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of three-phase PMSM/BLDC motor controls, field-oriented control (FOC), advanced switching topologies (FET/GaN), thermal analysis and design, power protection schemes (efuses, bus sizing), and sensor integration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At least 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6118867004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5996176004?gh_jid=5996176004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5154981004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":5996176004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"653","title":"Senior Electrical Engineer - HRI (Visuals)","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-05-14T10:04:30-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a highly skilled senior electrical engineer with proven experience designing audio and display systems. In this role, you will drive the electronics development for the human-robot interface in the next generation Apollo robot from concept, through design, and into production. We are primarily interested in candidates who have developed electronics for smart speakers, headphones, teleconference equipment, or robotics.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define electrical requirements to inform component selection and electronics architecture for the visual elements of the human-robot interface subsystem.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design, bring up, and test the display and LED lighting PCBAs of Apollo, including display interfaces, LED driver circuits, and the associated microcontroller, power, and communications electronics.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate industrial design and UX intent into measurable electrical and optical requirements, and verify the hardware against them.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design for EMI/EMC compliance 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re looking for an experienced senior electrical engineer to drive our electronics developments for the power electronics and power distribution subsystems of the Apollo humanoid robot. This role owns PCBA designs and vendor relationships related to Apollo’s power distribution and battery. We are looking for strong candidates with a background in power electronics, batteries, battery chargers, and PCBA design.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Electronics Owner from Concept to Production:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 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. Execute design work under the supervision of program management, systems engineers, and technical leads. Align technical implementation and execution with company goals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Battery Module Owner:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Drive execution of Apptronik’s battery strategy with internal engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, and firmware), supply chain, and external vendors with the oversight of a technical lead.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Validation \u0026amp;amp; Evaluation Criteria:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop and execute comprehensive validation and test plans (DVT/PVT). Design necessary test fixtures and utilize advanced laboratory equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to rigorously evaluate prototypes and ensure strict compliance with performance, safety, and reliability specifications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Root-Cause Analysis \u0026amp;amp; Debugging: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Assess unusual circumstances, creative failure modes, and hardware/firmware defects. Use sophisticated debugging techniques to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Lifecycle Management \u0026amp;amp; Vendor Alignment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own the entire component lifecycle through PLM systems, managing third-party relationships with hardware vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure successful production scaling and design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFA).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including technical lead, project managers, software, mechanical, thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing. Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services. Act as a mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with power electronics, including: DC/DC converters (nonisolated and isolated), three-phase PMSM/BLDC motor controls, advanced switching topologies (FET/GaN), thermal analysis and design, and power protection schemes (efuses, bus sizing).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with battery modules, battery management systems (BMS), and battery chargers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competent in CAD tools including Altium, or similar tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with developing and maintaining CAD design rules.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex: LTSpice, PSpice).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication (verbal \u0026amp;amp; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Senior Embedded BSP Engineer to own the board support package and OS configuration for the NVIDIA Jetson Thor compute platform in our humanoid robots. You will collaborate with our firmware, hardware, and robot software teams to bring up custom carrier boards, develop and maintain the boot chain, kernel or RTOS configuration, and device drivers, and deliver reproducible, secure, field-updatable OS images. You will tune the platform for low-latency, real-time performance, support hardware bring-up from prototype through production, and help own platform quality and reliability as we scale from prototypes to fleets of hundreds and thousands of robots in the field. As you grow on the team, you will participate in code and design reviews and contribute to the architectural direction of our compute platform alongside your peers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain the BSP for NVIDIA Jetson Thor modules and custom carrier boards, including board bring-up, device tree, pinmux, and peripheral enablement. ● Customize and maintain the boot chain (firmware, UEFI, and OS loader), kernel or QNX microkernel configuration, and out-of-tree kernel modules or QNX resource managers and drivers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain OS images (Linux via Yocto or JetPack/Ubuntu, and/or QNX via QNX SDP) with reproducible, CI-driven builds.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Tune the OS for real-time and low-latency behavior, including PREEMPT_RT, CPU isolation, IRQ affinity, QNX scheduling and partitioning, and power and thermal profiles. ● Own OS lifecycle tooling: JetPack / NVIDIA BSP upgrades, A/B OTA updates, secure boot, disk encryption, and fleet flashing and provisioning.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Triage lab and field issues such as boot failures, kernel panics, driver regressions, and thermal throttling, and document root causes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define new hardware requirements and review schematics and layout with the hardware team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with cross-functional engineering teams, including Hardware, Robot Software, QA, Validation, and Manufacturing, to bring up compute hardware from prototype through production.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with validation teams to develop test strategies and test plans. ● Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and pair debugging; help raise the bar for platform quality across the team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Minimum of 5 years of experience building, debugging, and shipping embedded systems using Linux and/or QNX.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson (Thor or Orin) and JetPack, including flashing and carrier board customization.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong OS-level skills: Linux kernel configuration, device tree, driver development and debugging, kernel upgrades or backports.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or a comparable image build system. ● Solid understanding of the boot process: bootloaders, initramfs, and rootfs layout. ● Proficiency in C/C++; working knowledge of Python or Bash for tooling, and Git. ● Strong hardware debugging skills using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG / serial debug.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to read and interpret system schematics and hardware datasheets. ● Working knowledge of embedded networking protocols such as CAN, EtherCAT, and Ethernet.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with embedded Linux security fundamentals such as secure boot, PKI, and hardware key storage.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience writing and understanding technical specifications.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a desire to grow technical leadership within a team setting.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with QNX Neutrino, including SDP, BSP development, and resource managers. Experience with real-time Linux tuning such as PREEMPT_RT.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with humanoid robotics, industrial robotics, or other high-performance real-time systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with CUDA, TensorRT, and container environments on Jetson. Experience with OTA update frameworks (RAUC, SWUpdate, Mender) and fleet provisioning. Familiarity with ROS 2 and DDS middleware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with safety-critical embedded system design standards, including ISO 26262. Contributions to upstream kernel or open-source BSP projects.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116599004,"name":"Software Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6216214004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6107174004?gh_jid=6107174004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5181681004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6107174004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"725","title":"Senior Firmware Engineer - Actuation ","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-07-02T17:07:38-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to help develop actuation and motor control firmware for humanoid robots. You will collaborate with our existing actuation firmware team to design, implement, optimize, and test brushless motor control firmware, real-time current and torque control loops, and the embedded systems that bring our actuators to life. You will contribute to system identification, controller tuning, and hard real-time performance optimization across a fleet of actuators deployed in production humanoids. You will support hardware bring-up, contribute to HIL and SIL test strategies for actuation, and help own firmware quality and reliability as we scale from prototypes to fleets of hundreds and thousands of devices in the field. As you grow on the team, you will participate in code and design reviews and contribute to the architectural direction of our actuation stack alongside your peers.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with controls, systems, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to architect the next generation of humanoid actuators.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with the actuation firmware team to develop, deploy, and maintain motor control firmware, including field-oriented control (FOC), current controllers, and torque control for BLDC and other brushless motor topologies.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to system identification, plant modeling, and controller tuning for production actuators, ensuring consistent performance across units, temperature, and load conditions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Help shape and execute the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing strategy to validate actuation performance, safety, and reliability at scale.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and implement fault detection, fault injection, and recovery mechanisms for safety-critical motor control systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Help drive firmware quality, reliability, and field performance for fleets of hundreds to thousands of actuators deployed in production humanoid robots, including telemetry, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis of field failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with cross-functional engineering teams to bring up actuation hardware from prototype through production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and pair debugging; help raise the bar for firmware quality across the team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to technical decision-making on tooling, processes, and architectural patterns that scale with the team and product.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience; Master\u0026#39;s degree with a focus on controls or motor drives is especially valued.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience developing production-grade embedded software, with experience contributing to firmware systems from concept through deployment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in C/C++; working knowledge of Python, Docker, and Git.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience developing motor control firmware for BLDC or other brushless motors, including field-oriented control (FOC), current control, and torque control.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience developing hard real-time embedded firmware in production environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience deploying firmware to devices in the field, including exposure to telemetry, diagnostics, and field reliability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with EtherCAT for real-time motor control communications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong hardware debugging skills using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics (Altium Designer preferred) and hardware datasheets.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, UART, RS485, and CAN.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a desire to grow technical leadership within a team setting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with humanoid robotics, industrial robotics, or other high-performance servo applications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong fundamentals in classical and modern control theory, with hands-on experience in system identification and controller tuning for production motor drives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience developing in C and C++ for TI C2000 microcontrollers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with safety-critical embedded system design standards, including MISRA C and ISO 26262.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with model-based design tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) for control design and code generation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with encoder and current sensing front ends, and gate driver ICs (e.g., DRV8353).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contributions to firmware tooling, build systems, or developer infrastructure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116599004,"name":"Software Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6107174004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6216205004?gh_jid=6216205004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5225359004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6216205004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"819","title":"Senior Firmware Engineer – Hands","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-02T16:56:44-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to help develop firmware for the dexterous hands of our humanoid robots. You will collaborate with our existing hands firmware team to implement, test, and debug the embedded software that drives our in-house hand designs, including motor control, sensor integration, and the real-time communications that connect the hand to the rest of the robot. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers as the hand evolves from prototype to production, contribute to hardware bring-up, and help build out HIL and SIL tests for hand firmware. You will help maintain firmware quality and reliability as we scale from prototypes to fleets of hundreds of hands deployed in the field. As you grow on the team, you will participate in code and design reviews and contribute to our hands firmware stack alongside more experienced engineers, with mentorship and support along the way.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with the hands firmware team to develop, deploy, and maintain firmware for in-house dexterous hand designs, including motor control, sensor I/O, and real-time communications.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work closely with mechanical engineers as the hand design evolves; ensure firmware tracks the mechanical design and exposes the right interfaces for tuning and validation. ● Contribute to motor control firmware for the small motors that drive the hand, including current control and basic position/torque loops.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop firmware for distributed embedded networks that connect multiple MCUs. ● Help shape and execute the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing strategy to validate hand performance, safety, and reliability at scale. ● Help drive firmware quality, reliability, and field performance for fleets of hundreds of hands deployed in production humanoid robots, including telemetry, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis of field failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with cross-functional engineering teams to bring up hand hardware from prototype through production.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and pair debugging, learning from and contributing alongside senior engineers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to discussions on tooling, processes, and patterns, with guidance from more experienced engineers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with humanoid robotics, prosthetics, dexterous manipulation, or other compact electromechanical systems.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with EtherCAT for real-time embedded communications.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience developing in C and C++ for TI C2000 microcontrollers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with safety-critical embedded system design standards, including MISRA C and ISO 26262.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exposure to Agile workflows, including sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviews.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience integrating tactile, force, or position sensors into embedded systems. ● Familiarity with model-based design tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) for control design and code generation.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contributions to firmware tooling, build systems, or developer infrastructure.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with real-time embedded firmware concepts and an eagerness to develop hard real-time skills.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with motor control concepts for BLDC motors (e.g., field-oriented control, current control, or position control).\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with distributed embedded networks where multiple MCUs cooperate over real-time buses.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exposure to deploying firmware to embedded devices through internships, projects, or coursework.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong hardware debugging skills using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. ● Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics (Altium Designer preferred) and hardware datasheets.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, UART, RS485, and CAN.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to work closely with mechanical engineers on tightly integrated electromechanical assemblies.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow technically within a collaborative team setting.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience; Master\u0026#39;s degree with a focus on controls, motor drives, or embedded systems is especially valued.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5 years of relevant experience developing embedded software, including internships, co-ops, research, or significant academic or personal projects; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid working proficiency in C/C++; familiarity with Python, Docker, and Git. ● Exposure to firmware development for resource-constrained embedded hardware (limited flash, RAM, and CPU; many peripherals across few MCUs).\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116599004,"name":"Software Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6216205004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6238484004?gh_jid=6238484004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5233749004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6238484004,"updated_at":"2026-10-29T13:10:37-04:00","requisition_id":"856","title":"Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Components","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-29T13:10:37-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Senior Hardware Test Engineer to own design validation, reliability, and production test for the electronic components behind Apptronik\u0026#39;s robots: PCBAs, wiring harnesses, sensors, and compute modules. You will design and run test campaigns including HALT/HASS, define test methods and fixture requirements (ICT, flying probe, functional test) and work with fixture designers to get them built, and root-cause failures down to the board, connector, or component level. You will work closely with design, firmware, and manufacturing teams, and hand off validated test processes to the Manufacturing Test team as programs scale into production.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Component Validation Testing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Plan and execute test campaigns to validate PCBAs, wiring harnesses, sensors, and compute modules against specs across electrical, thermal, and environmental conditions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;HALT/HASS \u0026amp;amp; Harness Reliability:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design and run HALT to find design margins and failure modes, develop HASS screens for production, and define harness tests that capture field-failure drivers such as continuity, insulation and contact resistance, connector retention, and flex and strain relief.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sensor \u0026amp;amp; Compute Characterization:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Apply an understanding of each sensor modality\u0026#39;s physics (e.g., IMU, encoder, force/torque, camera, thermal) to characterize accuracy, noise, drift, and environmental sensitivity, and stress key compute parameters (clocks, voltage rails, thermals, memory and I/O load) to find performance limits.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Test Automation, Fixtures \u0026amp;amp; Root-Cause Analysis:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Build fixtures and test automation, and diagnose failures down to the board, connector, or component level with actionable feedback to design.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Production Test Handoff:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop test methods with defined pass/fail criteria and operator documentation, then transfer them to the Manufacturing Test team to support incoming inspection and production testing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience validating electronic hardware (PCBAs, wiring harnesses, sensors, or compute modules) using bench equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and DAQ systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with production test methods such as in-circuit test (ICT), flying probe, and functional test, including designing fixtures (e.g., bed-of-nails) and defining pass/fail criteria and handoff documentation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with HALT/HASS, including defining stress profiles and interpreting failure modes, plus knowledge of what drives harness field failures (contact resistance, connector retention, flex fatigue).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong debugging skills to root-cause failures to the board, connector, or component level using schematics, harness drawings, and datasheets.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of sensor physics (e.g., IMU, encoder, force/torque, camera, thermal) sufficient to characterize accuracy, noise, drift, and environmental sensitivity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Experience stressing compute platforms (clocks, voltage rails, thermals, memory and I/O load) to find performance limits and failure modes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Experience with robotics, humanoid, or other electromechanical systems, including actuator or motor-driven hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Experience transitioning test methods from R\u0026amp;amp;D into production or manufacturing environments, including NPI.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Test automation experience (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, or similar) for data acquisition, analysis, and automated test sequencing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Familiarity with DFT (design for test) and DFM practices, including working with design engineers to add test points and improve testability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field + 6 years of relevant experience, OR MS in a related field + 4 years, OR PhD in a related field + 2 years.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4152541004,"name":"Test \u0026 Validation","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6238484004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6013426004?gh_jid=6013426004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5161910004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6013426004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"690","title":"Senior Manager, Hardware Connectivity ","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-07-29T13:19:53-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Manager of Hardware Connectivity\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to lead the team that designs and implements the \u0026quot;nervous system\u0026quot; of Apollo. In a humanoid robot, data is just as critical as power. Your team will be responsible for ensuring that every piece of data—from high-bandwidth sensor data to low-latency joint control, to cloud telematics—is transmitted flawlessly across the system and to the outside world. You will manage a team of engineers specializing in high/low-speed signal integrity, internal networks, wire harnessing, wireless data links (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular), and EMI/EMC. You will ensure that Apollo’s internal networks are robust against the mechanical realities of articulating joints and the electrical noise of high-power motor drives.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITES:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Leadership \u0026amp;amp; Growth:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Manage, mentor, and grow a team of electrical, RF, and interconnect engineers. Empower Tech Leads, conduct design reviews, and allocate resources effectively across rapid hardware development cycles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Internal Network Architecture:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Oversee the physical layer design and routing rules for all internal communication buses distributed throughout the robot\u0026#39;s body.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;External Wireless \u0026amp;amp; RF:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the integration and antenna design strategies for wireless data links, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Cellular (5G/LTE), enabling robust telemetry, OTA updates, and teleoperation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Interconnects \u0026amp;amp; Harnessing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own the physical design, shielding, and dynamic routing of wire harnesses and custom flex-PCBs across Apollo’s articulating joints, minimizing wear and ensuring maximum lifecycle reliability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMI/EMC \u0026amp;amp; Signal Integrity:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define the grounding architectures, shielding strategies, and spectrum management plans required to isolate sensitive data and RF signals from the massive electromagnetic noise generated by the robot\u0026#39;s high-power mechatronics.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Partner closely with other Electrical Engineering teams, as well as Mechanical Engineering and Software, to ensure seamless system integration and packaging.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Domain Expertise:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Deep technical background in at least two of the following areas:\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;RF engineering and wireless module integration (Cellular, Wi-Fi, BT).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Complex wire harness design and flex-PCBs for dynamic, moving systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;EMI/EMC mitigation, grounding architectures, and compliance testing (FCC/CE).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High-speed and low-speed digital signal integrity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;System-Level Thinking:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proven ability to manage the competing physical constraints (thermal, mechanical packaging, electrical noise) found in tightly integrated hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Leadership Style:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; A hands-on leader who can dive into schematics or layout reviews when necessary, but knows how to delegate and elevate senior technical contributors.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;NICE TO HAVE:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience in humanoid robotics, complex industrial automation, electric vehicles (EV), or aerospace.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience taking a complex, mixed-signal hardware product from prototype through high-volume manufacturing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience in an anechoic chamber or taking products through formal EMC certification.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Education:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 10+ years of professional engineering experience in hardware design, with at least 4+ years of direct people management experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=\u0026quot;4096\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=\u0026quot;4096\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=\u0026quot;4096\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6013426004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5800433004?gh_jid=5800433004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5050128004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":5800433004,"updated_at":"2026-11-03T18:36:40-05:00","requisition_id":"539","title":"Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering, Compute \u0026 Sensing","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-02-11T15:04:39-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is seeking a visionary \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to lead the team responsible for the \u0026quot;nervous system\u0026quot; and \u0026quot;brain\u0026quot; of our next-generation humanoid robots. In this role, you will build, mentor, and grow a specialized engineering team dedicated to defining and developing our high-performance compute and sensing stack.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will bridge the gap between silicon and sensing, overseeing the design of custom high-speed carrier boards and the integration of diverse sensor modalities. This is a leadership position that requires deep technical \u0026quot;in-the-trenches\u0026quot; experience with modern SoMs and high-bandwidth data acquisition, combined with the strategic mindset needed to scale a world-class hardware team.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW219113293 BCX0\u0026quot; lang=\u0026quot;EN-US\u0026quot; data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW219113293 BCX0\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Recruit, hire, and retain top-tier electrical engineers specializing in high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and embedded systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide deep technical guidance during design reviews, ensuring the team adheres to best practices for PCB layout, thermal management, and EMI/EMC compliance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with Software and Perception leads to define the hardware roadmap for our next-generation compute architecture.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead the development of custom, ruggedized carrier boards for high-performance SoMs (specifically NVIDIA), optimized for the unique power and space constraints of a humanoid robot.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Oversee the implementation and validation of high-speed data protocols.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define the power architecture for the compute cluster, ensuring stable delivery under high-transient loads and harsh electrical environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Direct the electrical integration of diverse sensors modalities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Optimize the electrical interface and synchronization of sensors to ensure low-latency data for the autonomy stack.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure robust data transmission across complex robot harnesses, mitigating noise and interference in a high-power actuator environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW255534726 BCX0\u0026quot; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Job Summary\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the critical bridge between product design and mass production. You are responsible for the technical development, validation, and launch of robust manufacturing processes for new hardware products. Your mission is to ensure that \u0026quot;what is designed\u0026quot; can be \u0026quot;built at scale\u0026quot; by defining the equipment, tooling, and process parameters required to meet rigorous quality, cost, and throughput targets. You will champion DFx (Design for Excellence) during early-stage development and lead technical root-cause analysis for any assembly-line roadblocks.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Key Accountabilities\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Prototype \u0026amp;amp; NPI Support:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Partner with Engineering during early builds, providing hands-on assembly and failure-analysis support while translating design intent into scalable manufacturing processes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manufacturing Definition:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop and maintain MBOMs, Bills of Process, operation sequences, and Work Instructions. Ensure alignment with the EBOM and successful transfer into ERP/MES systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Process, Tooling \u0026amp;amp; Validation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop and qualify manufacturing processes, fixtures, jigs, and tooling for precision electromechanical assembly, alignment, routing, preload, calibration, and functional validation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;DFM/DFA \u0026amp;amp; Production Readiness:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead manufacturability reviews, PFMEA, and technical readiness activities. Support pilot builds, production ramp, CM transfer, and ECO/MCO implementation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Yield \u0026amp;amp; Continuous Improvement:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own manufacturing performance including first-pass yield, defects, and rework. 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Mechanical Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to design and develop our Apollo humanoid robots across the full product lifecycle—from concept through production and sustaining.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this role, you will apply strong engineering fundamentals and practical experience to solve well-defined and moderately ambiguous technical problems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and operations to deliver designs that meet performance, reliability, cost, safety, and manufacturability requirements.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Senior engineers are expected to own significant subsystems or features, execute with minimal supervision, and contribute meaningfully to technical discussions and design reviews. This role includes informal mentorship of junior engineers and participation in team technical standards, but does not require org-wide technical leadership.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and develop mechanical components, subsystems, and assemblies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own designs from concept development and prototyping through production release and sustaining\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Perform design trade studies and support technical risk reduction\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Apply DFMA principles and support manufacturing readiness and production ramp\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Plan and execute verification and validation testing for assigned designs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Perform or support mechanical analysis, including static, thermal, and fatigue analysis\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Investigate test, manufacturing, and field issues; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Create clear and complete design documentation, drawings, and specifications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in technical design reviews and cross-functional discussions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal manufacturing teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support engineering change management (ECO/ECN) and design traceability\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior engineers\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to independently own and deliver mechanical subsystems or features\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong experience with DFMA, manufacturing processes, and production support\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in mechanical analysis methods, including FEA and analytical calculations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with prototyping, verification, and validation testing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid understanding of materials selection, GD\u0026amp;amp;T, and tolerance stack-up analysis\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience integrating mechanical designs with electronics, software, and motion systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with tooling, fixtures, automation, or test equipment design is a plus\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of regulatory, safety, and compliance considerations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical standards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of experience in a related mechanical engineering role\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/5766164004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6210369004?gh_jid=6210369004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5223639004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6210369004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"813","title":"Senior Mechanical Engineer - Actuation","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-09-29T15:16:00-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;s most important problems. 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your designs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Perform DVP\u0026amp;amp;R to ensure design meets requirements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Iterate on design to harden for scalability and DFMA\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and testing mechanical components.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exceptional attention to detail\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent teamwork and collaboration\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Outstanding organizational and time management 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class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is seeking a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Mechanical Engineer – Battery and Docking Station\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to lead the mechanical design and development of the battery system and autonomous docking infrastructure for our humanoid robot, Apollo. This role is responsible for delivering robust, manufacturable, and serviceable battery pack and docking station solutions that enable reliable charging, seamless battery integration, and long-term field performance. You will work across mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to develop products that operate safely and reliably in demanding real-world environments.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Battery System Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the mechanical design and integration of battery packs, enclosures, mounting systems, structural components, and service interfaces while meeting performance, safety, and manufacturability requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Docking Station Development:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design autonomous docking stations, charging interfaces, alignment mechanisms, and structural assemblies that enable reliable robot charging and battery engagement under repeated use.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mechanical Architecture:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define mechanical architectures for battery retention, thermal interfaces, sealing strategies, connector protection, and structural load paths throughout the battery and docking systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Integration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Collaborate closely with Electrical, Controls, Systems, Firmware, and Software teams to ensure seamless integration between charging hardware, battery electronics, sensing, and robotic operation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Analysis \u0026amp;amp; Validation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Perform structural, thermal, and tolerance analyses to validate designs. Support prototype testing, root cause investigations, and design iterations using both simulation and physical testing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Prototype Development:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Build and evaluate prototypes through laboratory and field testing, identifying opportunities to improve durability, usability, and reliability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;DFM \u0026amp;amp; Production Support:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to optimize designs for production, assembly, cost, serviceability, and scalability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Supplier Collaboration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Work directly with suppliers to develop components, review manufacturability, resolve technical issues, and qualify production-ready hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Reliability \u0026amp;amp; Safety:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ensure battery and docking systems meet safety, environmental, and reliability requirements through rigorous design reviews, testing, and validation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Mentor junior engineers, establish mechanical design best practices, and drive engineering excellence across battery and charging hardware development.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mechanical Design Expertise:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong experience designing precision mechanical assemblies using CAD (NX, or similar), including sheet metal, machined parts, castings, plastics, and structural assemblies.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Battery Hardware Knowledge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience developing battery enclosures, structural battery components, charging interfaces, connector systems, or power electronics packaging is highly preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Engineering Analysis:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proficiency in tolerance analysis, and mechanical validation methods, with an understanding of thermal and structural considerations for battery systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manufacturing Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Demonstrated success taking products from concept through prototype, validation, and production while working closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Problem Solving:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to balance performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and schedule.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Communication:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Excellent cross-functional collaboration and technical communication skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW237210167 BCX0\u0026quot; lang=\u0026quot;EN-US\u0026quot; data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW237210167 BCX0\u0026quot;\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Education:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;6+ years of professional experience in mechanical design, with significant experience in battery design, packaging,\u0026amp;nbsp;charging systems, robotics, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, or other complex electromechanical products.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re looking for a Senior ECAD Designer to own PCB schematic capture and layout in Altium Designer, with particular depth in power electronics and high-speed digital design. You will take boards from architecture and stack-up definition through layout, incorporating best practices such as design-for-manufacturability (DFM), signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC. In this role, you will partner closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, production-ready designs on schedule.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PCB Design \u0026amp;amp; Layout:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Perform schematic capture and PCB layout for mixed-signal, power, and high-speed digital boards. Define stack-up, layer count, and material selection to meet electrical, thermal, and cost targets.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Power Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design and route power delivery networks, accounting for current-carrying capacity, copper weight, and thermal reliefs for layouts of DC/DC converters, power switching circuits, and bus/rail distribution for optimal power integrity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High-Speed Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Implement controlled-impedance routing, differential pair routing, length matching/tuning, and via strategy for high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, LVDS, SerDes).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;DFM / DFA:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Apply design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly best practices; partner with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers (CMs) on design rule checks, panelization, tolerancing, and yield/cost tradeoffs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMC / EMI:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Apply grounding, shielding, filtering, and layer-stack techniques to mitigate EMI/EMC risk, and support pre-compliance and regulatory testing (e.g., CE, FCC, UL) as needed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Standards \u0026amp;amp; Compliance:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design and document to relevant IPC standards (e.g., IPC-2221, IPC-6012, IPC-2152) and internal design rules; maintain and evolve design rule sets, layer stack templates, and library standards.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Documentation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Generate complete manufacturing outputs — Gerbers, drill files, BOMs, fabrication drawings, and assembly drawings — along with clear design documentation and constraint files. Support engineers with design releases in the product lifecycle management system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Library Management:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Create and maintain Altium schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and component library data in alignment with company library standards and part-lifecycle requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Work closely with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing engineers to align layout with system requirements; participate in design reviews and provide layout feasibility input early in the design cycle. Drive discussions with ECAD software vendors on renewals, product selections, and software bugs with the oversight of the electrical engineering manager.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mentorship:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Act as a technical mentor to junior/mid-level designers on layout best practices, documentation standards, and use of Altium tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout; comfort with rule-driven design, layer stack management, and library administration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience designing and laying out power electronics: DC/DC converters, power planes, bus bars/high-current traces, thermal management, and power protection schemes (e.g., fusing, current limiting).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience with high-speed digital layout: impedance-controlled routing, differential pairs, length matching, via optimization, and stack-up design for GHz-class interfaces.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) concepts and how layout decisions affect them; experience collaborating with SI/PI engineers or running basic simulation/analysis a plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid understanding of DFM/DFA principles and hands-on experience working directly with fabrication houses and contract manufacturers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Practical knowledge of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques in layout (grounding, shielding, plane splits, filtering placement).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with IPC standards; IPC Certified Interconnect Designer (CID) or CID+ certification preferred but not required.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with flex, rigid-flex, or HDI/microvia design a plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear design documentation and communicate tradeoffs to cross-functional stakeholders.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to manage multiple concurrent design projects and mentor/provide work direction to other designers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \u0026quot;perfect\u0026quot; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re looking for a Senior ECAD Designer to own PCB schematic capture and layout in Altium Designer, with particular depth in power electronics and high-speed digital design. You will take boards from architecture and stack-up definition through layout, incorporating best practices such as design-for-manufacturability (DFM), signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC. In this role, you will partner closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, production-ready designs on schedule.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PCB Design \u0026amp;amp; Layout:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Perform schematic capture and PCB layout for mixed-signal, power, and high-speed digital boards. Define stack-up, layer count, and material selection to meet electrical, thermal, and cost targets.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Power Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design and route power delivery networks, accounting for current-carrying capacity, copper weight, and thermal reliefs for layouts of DC/DC converters, power switching circuits, and bus/rail distribution for optimal power integrity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High-Speed Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Implement controlled-impedance routing, differential pair routing, length matching/tuning, and via strategy for high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, LVDS, SerDes).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;DFM / DFA:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Apply design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly best practices; partner with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers (CMs) on design rule checks, panelization, tolerancing, and yield/cost tradeoffs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMC / EMI:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Apply grounding, shielding, filtering, and layer-stack techniques to mitigate EMI/EMC risk, and support pre-compliance and regulatory testing (e.g., CE, FCC, UL) as needed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Standards \u0026amp;amp; Compliance:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design and document to relevant IPC standards (e.g., IPC-2221, IPC-6012, IPC-2152) and internal design rules; maintain and evolve design rule sets, layer stack templates, and library standards.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Documentation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Generate complete manufacturing outputs — Gerbers, drill files, BOMs, fabrication drawings, and assembly drawings — along with clear design documentation and constraint files. Support engineers with design releases in the product lifecycle management system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Library Management:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Create and maintain Altium schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and component library data in alignment with company library standards and part-lifecycle requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Work closely with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing engineers to align layout with system requirements; participate in design reviews and provide layout feasibility input early in the design cycle. Drive discussions with ECAD software vendors on renewals, product selections, and software bugs with the oversight of the electrical engineering manager.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mentorship:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Act as a technical mentor to junior/mid-level designers on layout best practices, documentation standards, and use of Altium tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout; comfort with rule-driven design, layer stack management, and library administration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience designing and laying out power electronics: DC/DC converters, power planes, bus bars/high-current traces, thermal management, and power protection schemes (e.g., fusing, current limiting).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience with high-speed digital layout: impedance-controlled routing, differential pairs, length matching, via optimization, and stack-up design for GHz-class interfaces.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) concepts and how layout decisions affect them; experience collaborating with SI/PI engineers or running basic simulation/analysis a plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid understanding of DFM/DFA principles and hands-on experience working directly with fabrication houses and contract manufacturers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Practical knowledge of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques in layout (grounding, shielding, plane splits, filtering placement).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with IPC standards; IPC Certified Interconnect Designer (CID) or CID+ certification preferred but not required.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with flex, rigid-flex, or HDI/microvia design a plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear design documentation and communicate tradeoffs to cross-functional stakeholders.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to manage multiple concurrent design projects and mentor/provide work direction to other designers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \u0026quot;perfect\u0026quot; is the enemy of \u0026quot;shipped,\u0026quot; knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At least 5 years of experience in PCB schematic capture and layout design.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;The annual salary range for this position is $205,000 - $220,000\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6242377004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6145262004?gh_jid=6145262004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5201000004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6145262004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"779","title":"Senior Perception Hardware Engineer ","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-08-17T11:33:53-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Perception Hardware Engineer focusing on Sensor Calibration\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, you will own the critical link between the physical world and our robot\u0026#39;s autonomy stack. Apollo relies on a complex, multi-modal perception suite to navigate and manipulate its environment.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Your mission is to ensure these sensors act as a unified, mathematically perfect system. You will design the physical fixtures, write the calibration algorithms, and build the scalable factory processes that define the intrinsic, extrinsic, and temporal calibration of our humanoid robots. You will be the resident expert on optical physics, 3D geometry, and sensor precision.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Calibration Architecture \u0026amp;amp; Algorithms\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sensor Modeling:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define and implement robust intrinsic models for various optical sensors (e.g., pinhole, fisheye, Brown-Conrady, Kannala-Brandt) and inertial sensors (bias, scale factors, random walk).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Extrinsic Calibration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop highly accurate sensor-to-sensor and sensor to kinematic base spatial transformations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Temporal Synchronization:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Work with electrical and embedded teams to validate hardware-level timing. Ensure sub-microsecond synchronization across all perception streams using PTP (Precision Time Protocol), PPS, and hardware triggering.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hardware \u0026amp;amp; Fixture Design\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Precision Fixturing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design the physical calibration targets (e.g., CharuCo boards, custom 3D geometries) and the lighting environments required for high-repeatability factory calibration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mounting \u0026amp;amp; Stability Validation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Collaborate with mechanical engineers to evaluate and optimize sensor mounting rigidity. Characterize calibration drift caused by thermal gradients, mechanical shock, and joint wear.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Factory \u0026amp;amp; In-Field Scalability\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;End-of-Line (EOL) Automation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Build the automated calibration pipeline for our manufacturing line, allowing non-engineers to reliably calibrate a multi-sensor humanoid head in minutes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Online/In-Field Calibration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop lightweight \u0026quot;auto-calibration\u0026quot; or self-diagnostic routines that allow Apollo to detect sensor drift in the field and dynamically adjust its extrinsic transforms without human intervention.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Data \u0026amp;amp; Analytics:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Establish a data-tracking architecture to monitor fleet-wide calibration health, identifying batch variances or specific hardware degradation over time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mathematical Foundation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Deep understanding of 3D geometry, linear algebra, coordinate frame transformations (quaternions, rotation matrices, SE(3)), and non-linear optimization (least-squares, bundle adjustment).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Software Proficiency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong programming skills in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Python and C++\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. Extensive experience with computer vision libraries (OpenCV, PCL) and optimization frameworks (e.g., Ceres Solver, g2o).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hardware Intuition:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Hands-on experience working directly with optical components, LiDAR mechanisms, and MEMS IMUs. You understand the physical limitations that cause optical distortion, rolling shutter artifacts, and IMU drift.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;System-Level Thinking:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ability to translate abstract autonomy requirements (e.g., \u0026quot;we need 1cm grasping accuracy at 1 meter\u0026quot;) into concrete hardware and calibration tolerances.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Education:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; MS, or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 5+ years of industry experience in perception hardware, computer vision, or robotics, with a primary focus on sensor calibration and validation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6145262004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6225394004?gh_jid=6225394004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5229219004,"location":{"name":"Sunnyvale, CA"},"metadata":null,"id":6225394004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"834","title":"Senior Perception Learning Engineer ","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-15T11:25:47-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will drive research and development of advanced perception systems that empower Apptronik’s humanoid robots to understand and interact with complex human environments. Your work will focus heavily on SLAM, visual-inertial odometry, world modeling, and learning-based perception, alongside object detection and multi-sensor fusion, creating the foundation for robust autonomy in real-world settings.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will design and optimize deep learning models for real-time detection, tracking, segmentation, scene understanding, and state estimation while contributing to scalable pipelines for training, evaluation, and deployment. You will also integrate data from multiple modalities—Cameras, LiDAR, depth sensors, and IMUs—into unified world models that support navigation, manipulation, safety, and human-robot interaction.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role requires balancing research innovation with practical engineering to deliver deployable, high-performance SLAM and perception stacks. You will collaborate across Reinforcement Learning teams, Platform Software team, and Systems teams, and contribute to shaping Apptronik’s perception and autonomy roadmap. Your work will directly accelerate the development of humanoid robots that can safely operate in human spaces, adapt to dynamic environments, and extend human capability.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Core Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead Design, develop, and optimize perception and SLAM pipelines for humanoid robots, including visual-inertial odometry, mapping, localization, object detection, tracking, segmentation, pose estimation, and scene understanding.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop multi-sensor fusion frameworks that integrate cameras, LiDAR, depth sensors, and IMUs for robust real-time state estimation and mapping in dynamic human-centered environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to scalable data pipelines, training infrastructure, and inference frameworks to accelerate model development, evaluation, and deployment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive research and deployment of learning-based models for SLAM, 3D scene understanding, and perception optimized for humanoid locomotion, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement performance profiling, regression testing, and telemetry systems to ensure perception and SLAM modules meet strict latency, accuracy, and reliability requirements on edge devices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with planning, control, and hardware teams to define perception-to-action interfaces, ensuring real-time compatibility with locomotion and manipulation pipelines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Guide the integration of synthetic data (e.g., simulation frameworks like IsaacSim) with real-world datasets to enhance model generalization and robustness.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to best practices in code quality, model versioning, reproducibility, and deployment.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;MS/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;3- 5+ years building and shipping perception and/or SLAM systems in robotics or real-time vision applications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong background in SLAM, VIO, probabilistic state estimation, and deep learning for computer vision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Practical expertise in detection, segmentation, multi-object tracking, 3D perception, and learning-based mapping/localization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with modern AI frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) and computer vision / multi-modal libraries such as OpenCV, 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This engineer will leverage their deep expertise in RL to solve critical locomotion and manipulation challenges and deliver breakthrough results on physical hardware. The primary focus of this role is to rapidly implement, iterate, and deploy advanced learning algorithms to push the boundaries of what our robots can do. 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik builds humanoid robots. Our engineers depend on infrastructure we run ourselves: Kubernetes clusters on bare metal and in the public cloud, plus the CI/CD and observability systems behind every robot software release.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will manage and scale the Devops platform. Your job is to make it more resilient, faster to build on and safer to change as the robot fleet and the engineering team grow. You own your work end to end, from architecture decisions down to the Linux kernel, the network and the disk when something misbehaves. We are looking for a hands-on engineer who builds systems that are reliable by design and keeps digging until they understand why something broke.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage and scale our Kubernetes platform on bare metal, virtual machines and public cloud, including cluster provisioning, networking, storage and upgrades.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build the CI/CD infrastructure our robotics engineers ship with: build runners, remote build execution and caching, container registries, and autoscaling that adds capacity on-prem or in the cloud as demand changes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design for failure: backups, multi-site recovery, and recovery drills that prove the company keeps working when a data center goes down.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Make change safe with GitOps delivery, progressive rollouts, and automatic rollback when a release fails its health checks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Decide what to measure. Define SLIs and SLOs for the platform, and build the monitoring and alerting around them.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Debug production issues across the stack, from Kubernetes down to the Linux kernel, the network and the disk, and fix the root cause so they do not come back.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage infrastructure as code with tools such as Terraform, Helm and Ansible, and write tooling in Go or Python to remove manual work.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build security into the platform: single sign-on and role-based access, certificate and secret management, and minimal, patched operating systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with robotics software teams on architecture and production readiness, and set the standards other teams build on.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Plan capacity and cost across on-prem and cloud as the robot fleet and the engineering team grow.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Linux\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: deep knowledge of operating system internals, the networking stack, file systems, process and resource management, and performance tuning.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Kubernetes in production\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: you have built clusters, upgraded them, and debugged them when networking, storage or scheduling broke.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hands-on debugging\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: you work in a shell and reach for tools such as strace, tcpdump, ss and perf.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Infrastructure as code and GitOps\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Helm and Argo CD.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Software skills\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; in Go or Python. You build tools and services, not only scripts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Networking\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, load balancing, VLANs and BGP.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Observability\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: you know what to measure, how to alert on it, and how to set SLOs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You design for failure, and ask how a system will break before you build it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You keep digging until you can explain the root cause, and you stay clear-headed during an outage.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You prioritize well, work independently, and finish what you start.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hybrid infrastructure: on-prem bare metal, virtualization and SAN or NAS storage, and at least one public cloud.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building and operating CI/CD and build infrastructure at scale, such as remote build execution and caching, container build optimization and runner autoscaling.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with immutable, API-managed operating systems for Kubernetes nodes, and with eBPF-based networking.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience operating container registries with replication and caching across sites.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience planning disaster recovery and running recovery drills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience running infrastructure on both x86_64 and ARM.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with infrastructure for robotics, embedded systems or IoT device fleets.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of relevant experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering with a focus on hybrid cloud environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A record of building infrastructure from scratch and running it reliably in production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116599004,"name":"Software Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6233158004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6176116004?gh_jid=6176116004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5209334004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6176116004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"793","title":"Senior Software Engineer, ML Infrastructure","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-08-31T17:07:37-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is building Apollo, a general-purpose humanoid robot, and the physical AI that drives it. Scale is the name of the game: every robot and teleoperator we field produces synchronized video, proprioceptive, tactile, and force-torque streams, and the fleet\u0026#39;s output grows with every deployment. Turning that volume of data into shipped autonomy — routinely, at multi-terabyte scale — is what this role is about.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, ML Infrastructure to build that platform: the self-serve services and pipelines that carry data from collection through curation, training, and evaluation to a qualified model running on real hardware. Much of it is being created ground-up for the long term — humanoid robotics has few off-the-shelf answers — so the team builds first-party platform services alongside the open-source and commercial tooling we adopt where it genuinely fits.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a hands-on role on a small team whose platform is depended on daily by researchers and engineers across MLOps, Autonomy, Data Platform, and TeleOp.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will build the ML platform — the APIs, workers, and control planes that let researchers and robot teams move data and models through the system in a self-serve manner, with the testing and observability that being a dependency implies. The platform\u0026#39;s responsibilities include:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Data Curation \u0026amp;amp; Annotation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Turn raw robot and simulation data into training-ready datasets — selection and filtering of manipulation episodes with synchronized sensor streams; annotation workflows that combine automatic labeling with human-in-the-loop review at throughput; and dataset versioning and lineage strong enough that any model traces back to the exact data that produced it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Data Pipelines at Scale:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Make multi-terabyte dataset operations routine — transformation and assembly, coverage and quality statistics that tell us a training set is good before we spend a cluster-week on it, and read paths that keep GPUs fed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Simulation \u0026amp;amp; Evaluation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Build the rollout harnesses that evaluate policies in simulation on our GPU cluster; the benchmarks and metrics captured consistently across simulation, real-robot, and teleoperation sources; and the qualification gates a model must pass before it reaches Apollo — automatic, not manual review.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Model Promotion:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Build the model store — versioning, metadata, attached evaluation results, lineage — and the promotion path from trained to qualified to deployed on robot, including packaging (ONNX, TensorRT) in partnership with Autonomy.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Developer Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Provide the tooling researchers use daily — experiment tracking, training job submission, sweeps, and reproducible container environments. Reduce time from idea to running training job; win adoption by being the fastest path, not by mandate.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Alongside the technical work, you will partner with Autonomy, Data Platform, and TeleOp on dataset and model lifecycle contracts, contribute to the technical direction of these layers, and mentor the engineers around you through code and design review.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;No single person will have depth in everything below. We are looking for someone who has built platform services in production at scale with real depth in at least one of three areas — \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;large-scale data pipelines\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;annotation and labeling\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, or \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;evaluation and simulation\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — plus solid cloud and Python across the board:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A builder at scale: a track record of designing and shipping production systems and services that other teams depend on daily.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep hands-on experience with large-scale data pipelines for ML: multi-terabyte transformation and dataset assembly of multimodal sensor data — video and image streams, time-synchronized robot telemetry, the kind of data that trains vision-language-action and computer-vision models — with columnar and time-series formats (Parquet, Arrow), dataset versioning and lineage (lakeFS, DVC, Iceberg, or equivalent), and object storage (S3, MinIO).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with ML annotation and labeling at scale: automatic annotation of data combined with human-in-the-loop workflows — the tooling, quality control, and throughput management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building large-scale evaluation or simulation harnesses: many parallel jobs on GPU infrastructure, aggregated into decision-grade results.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong Python and general software engineering ability (testing, API design, code review), plus cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, Docker, and modern CI/CD.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of professional software engineering experience in ML platforms, data infrastructure, or related fields, OR 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience owning the data and evaluation infrastructure behind models shipped to production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s or Master\u0026#39;s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Bonus Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Robotics data formats and fleet-scale telemetry (MCAP, ROS, LeRobot, or equivalent).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Simulation-in-the-loop evaluation with Isaac Sim, IsaacLab, MuJoCo, or equivalent.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reinforcement or imitation learning infrastructure for embodied agents (rollout workers, sim-eval harnesses).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deploying ML models to edge targets (ONNX Runtime, TensorRT, robot fleets).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116599004,"name":"Software Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6176116004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6239438004?gh_jid=6239438004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5234249004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6239438004,"updated_at":"2026-10-30T17:12:35-04:00","requisition_id":"863","title":"Senior / Staff Sim-to-Real Engineer (Tendon-based Robotic Hands)","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-30T16:38:38-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are looking for an experienced and autonomous\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior/Staff Sim-to-Real Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to bridge the gap between simulation and physical hardware for our advanced tendon-driven robotic hands.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Simulating tendon-driven mechanisms is notoriously difficult due to complex routing, friction, elasticity, and non-linear transmission dynamics. In this role, you will be responsible for creating elegant, highly accurate abstractions of these complex mechanisms for our simulators, and proving they work through rigorous empirical testing and system identification.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will play a critical role in our control pipeline, ensuring that Reinforcement Learning (RL) policies trained in simulation successfully transfer to physical hardware. As a senior member of the team, you will have the autonomy to define our system identification roadmap, establish testing protocols, and drive the sim-to-real engineering culture.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Tendon Mechanism Abstraction:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop and implement simple, computationally efficient, and highly accurate physical abstractions for complex tendon-driven mechanisms in simulation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;System Identification \u0026amp;amp; Validation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design and execute empirical testing protocols to identify system parameters and prove that your simulation abstractions accurately reflect physical reality.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Actuator Characterization:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Perform rigorous system ID and control tuning on low friction robotic actuators to ensure high-fidelity torque and effort mapping.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Rigid Multi-Body Calibration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Drive the kinematic calibration, inertial parameter identification, and effort production verification across our multi-body hand systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sim-to-Real Pipeline Ownership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Collaborate closely with the RL and Controls teams to ensure the dynamics engine and domain randomization strategies perfectly support zero-shot or few-shot transfer of control policies onto physical hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Operate autonomously to identify bottlenecks in the sim-to-real pipeline, propose solutions, and lead the technical execution from concept to deployed hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience Level:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 5+ years of industry or development experience post graduation in robotics, controls, or physical simulation, operating at a Senior or Staff level.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sim-to-Real Expertise:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proven track record of successfully transferring RL-based control policies from simulation to physical hardware. (Experience in locomotion or whole-body control is highly valued and directly applicable).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;System ID \u0026amp;amp; QDD Actuators:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Deep, hands-on experience with control, system identification, and characterization of Quasi-Direct Drive (QDD) actuators.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Dynamics \u0026amp;amp; Calibration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong foundation in rigid multi-body dynamics, kinematic calibration, and inertial identification.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hardware Profiling:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proven experience verifying effort production, characterizing friction/backlash, and diagnosing hardware-software discrepancies in complex mechanisms.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Autonomy:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Demonstrated ability to take an open-ended problem (e.g., \u0026quot;our policies fail when the tendon stretches\u0026quot;), design an empirical test, update the simulation model, and resolve the reality gap independently.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Engineer:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;BS, MS or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of relevant industry experience in robotics, controls or physical simulation with a BS (or 3+ years with an MS, or 1-2 years with a PhD)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Staff Engineer:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;MS or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;10+ years of relevant industry experience in robotics, controls or physical simulation with a BS (or 8+ years with an MS, or 6+ years with a PhD).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Specific experience modeling, calibrating, or controlling tendon-driven or cable-driven robotic systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with modern RL environments and physics simulators (e.g., MuJoCo, Isaac Sim/Gym, Drake, or Bullet).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with sim-to-real techniques such as Domain Randomization, System ID-based digital twins, or Actuator Net modeling.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116589004,"name":"Advanced Technologies","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6239438004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6238478004?gh_jid=6238478004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5233746004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6238478004,"updated_at":"2026-10-29T13:01:03-04:00","requisition_id":"855","title":"Senior Staff Test Engineer - Reliability","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-29T13:01:03-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Senior Staff Test Engineer - Reliability to own how we define, test, and prove the reliability of our complex electromechanical systems. You will set reliability targets and break top-level MTBF down into subsystem and component requirements. You will also determine the test quantity, duration, and confidence needed to demonstrate those targets, and focus testing where the risk is highest.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a technical leadership role. You will direct and advise a team of engineers on their test plans, method, and rigor, lead root-cause investigations across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains, and run a closed-loop failure reporting process that feeds test, manufacturing, and field data back into design. You will work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams, and communicate reliability risks, test investment tradeoffs, and progress toward MTBF targets to engineering and program leadership.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reliability Strategy \u0026amp;amp; Allocation: Define reliability targets and roadmap for the product, break top-level MTBF down into subsystem and component targets, and influence design through design reviews, derating guidance, and component and supplier qualification.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Test Planning \u0026amp;amp; Leadership: Lead a team of engineers on reliability testing, advising on method and rigor, and determine the sample size, test duration, and confidence level needed to demonstrate top-level MTBF, targeting testing at the highest-risk components and subsystems (life, stress, HALT/HASS, thermal, environmental).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Failure Analysis \u0026amp;amp; Root Cause: Lead root-cause investigations of failures from test, manufacturing, and the field, coach engineers through the analysis, and run a closed-loop failure reporting system (FRACAS) that feeds field and returns data back into design.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reliability Modeling \u0026amp;amp; Data: Guide the team in building life and failure-rate models (Weibull, FMEA inputs, fault trees, reliability block diagrams), roll component test results up to system-level MTBF estimates with confidence bounds, and track reliability growth over time against the MTBF target.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Technical Leadership \u0026amp;amp; Mentorship: Mentor and grow engineers, partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams, and present reliability risks, test investment tradeoffs, and progress toward MTBF targets to leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience leading reliability programs for complex electromechanical products, including allocating top-level MTBF to subsystem and component targets and planning the sample size, test duration, and confidence level needed to demonstrate it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience designing and running reliability testing (life, accelerated, HALT/HASS, thermal, environmental) and interpreting results with statistical methods such as Weibull analysis and reliability growth models.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause investigations across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains and drive corrective actions to closure, including running a failure reporting system (FRACAS).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience technically leading and mentoring other engineers, including directing their test plans and advising on method and rigor, and communicating reliability risks and tradeoffs to leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;BS in Engineering or a related field + 15 years of relevant experience, OR MS + 13 years, OR PhD + 12 years.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4152541004,"name":"Test \u0026 Validation","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6238478004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6151482004?gh_jid=6151482004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5203874004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6151482004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"784","title":"Senior System Integration Engineer (Soft Goods/Gloves/Grip)","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-08-24T11:39:32-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is seeking a Senior System Integration Engineer – Soft Goods / Gloves / Grip to lead the system-level integration, architecture, and validation of soft goods, robotic gloves, grip surfaces, and flexible protective interfaces for our humanoid robot, Apollo. This role is responsible for ensuring that complex, compliant mechanical systems work seamlessly with embedded sensors, electronics, and control software to enable dexterous manipulation, human-robot interaction, and reliable operation in demanding real-world environments.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will act as the technical connective tissue across mechanical, electrical, controls, materials, systems engineering, and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate combines strong mechatronics and systems engineering fundamentals with hands-on expertise in bringing up, testing, and troubleshooting flexible assemblies, wearable-style technologies, elastomer-based grips, and embedded tactile sensors.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sub-System Integration \u0026amp;amp; Architecture:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the integration of compliant mechanical systems (soft goods, gloves, covers) with sensing, electrical, and control systems for Apollo. Define the system-level architecture and requirements for flexible/rigid boundaries.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Ingress Protection Architecture:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Drive the system-level strategy and architecture for environmental sealing. Define and validate the critical sealing interfaces between flexible covers, soft goods, elastomers, and rigid robotic structures to ensure the robot achieves strict Ingress Protection (IP) ratings against water, dust, and industrial contaminants.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Interface Management:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define and manage complex interfaces (mechanical, electrical, and data) between flexible textiles/elastomers, embedded tactile sensors, and the rigid robotic skeletal structure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sensor \u0026amp;amp; Wiring Integration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Drive the functional integration of tactile, pressure, force, and temperature sensors into gloves, grip surfaces, and soft goods. Ensure robust signal integrity, strain relief, routing, and electrical reliability within moving, compliant structures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Prototype Bring-Up \u0026amp;amp; Debugging:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the electromechanical bring-up of new glove prototypes. Troubleshoot complex, multi-domain issues (e.g., distinguishing between a mechanical elastomer failure, a sensor wire break, or a software calibration anomaly).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Verification \u0026amp;amp; Validation (V\u0026amp;amp;V):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Architect and execute V\u0026amp;amp;V test plans for soft goods and grip systems. Characterize sensor feedback, grip performance, friction coefficients, and system reliability under dynamic robotic operation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Advanced Materials Collaboration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Work closely with ME and Materials teams to validate that selected flexible materials (UHMWPE, Kevlar, elastomers, technical textiles) and protective coatings meet system-level environmental, ESD, and durability requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Data Analysis \u0026amp;amp; Calibration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop test scripts and methodologies to capture, analyze, and calibrate data from flexible sensor arrays, ensuring the controls team receives clean, accurate tactile feedback.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Design for Serviceability \u0026amp;amp; Scalability:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop integration strategies that allow soft goods and sensor assemblies to be efficiently installed, calibrated, repaired, and replaced in the field. Establish modular service interfaces that minimize downtime.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manufacturing \u0026amp;amp; Production Support:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure that complex integrated assemblies (fabric + elastomer + electronics) are highly repeatable, scalable, and testable on the production line.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Collaborate heavily with Electrical, Controls, Perception, Firmware, and Mechanical teams to ensure seamless functionality. Serve as the primary technical adjudicator for trade-offs involving the robotic hands and protective skins.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Reliability \u0026amp;amp; Root Cause Analysis:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Investigate field failures and lab anomalies through rigorous root-cause analysis. Develop corrective actions and drive hardware/software improvements to maximize durability and grip performance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Mentorship:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Mentor junior engineers, establish best practices for the electromechanical integration of soft/flexible systems, and lead cross-functional tiger teams during critical bring-up phases.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mechatronics \u0026amp;amp; Sensors:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong expertise in integrating tactile/force sensors, flexible printed circuits (FPCs), and delicate wiring into compliant materials and moving joints.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Testing \u0026amp;amp; Debugging:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Hands-on proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DAQs, multimeters) and mechanical test fixtures (Instron, cycle testers) to debug multi-domain systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Scripting \u0026amp;amp; 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Proven ability to take highly integrated products from concept through prototype, validation, and mass production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Leadership \u0026amp;amp; Communication:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Excellent cross-functional communication; able to bridge the gap between ME, EE, and SW teams, make data-driven engineering decisions, and lead complex development programs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW237210167 BCX0\u0026quot; lang=\u0026quot;EN-US\u0026quot; data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW237210167 BCX0\u0026quot;\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 6+ years of experience in systems integration, product development, or mechatronics—specifically involving wearables, robotics, soft goods, or flexible electromechanical systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Education: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Bachelor’s/Master’s in Systems, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to work hands-on with prototypes, manufacturing equipment, materials, and robotic hardware\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6151482004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6185663004?gh_jid=6185663004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5212180004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6185663004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"800","title":"Senior Systems Engineer - Chassis","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-09-08T15:24:03-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Systems Engineer – Chassis\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong style=\u0026quot;font-size: 14px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 14px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Austin, TX – Onsite\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Job Summary\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to drive the integration, development, and lifecycle of our next-generation humanoid robot chassis. The chassis is the structural and electromechanical backbone of the robot, and it ties together mechanical structure, actuation, power, and controls. This role sits at the intersection of structural and mechanical design, power distribution, thermal management, and systems integration. You will be responsible for developing system requirements, collaborating cross functionally, and ensuring that our chassis meets performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability targets. This is a high impact role contributing from concept through deployment. If you thrive in a fast paced environment with a successful track record in engineering design verification and product validation of electro-mechanical products, we\u0026#39;d love to speak with you. This position requires strong experience in robotics systems design, integrating complex structural and mechanical systems, and the ability to turn technical concepts into pragmatic execution.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain system level requirements and specifications for the robot chassis and structural subsystems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to and implement system architecture for the humanoid chassis.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate on interface definitions between chassis and structural hardware and higher level actuation, power, compute, and control systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Perform trade studies across structural performance, weight, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive system integration efforts across mechanical structure, power distribution, wiring and harness, and thermal subsystems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop verification and validation (V\u0026amp;amp;V) plans and test protocols, including structural load testing, fatigue and life testing, thermal characterization, and vibration and shock testing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish and track performance benchmarks such as structural stiffness and strength margins, mass properties, thermal limits, ingress protection, and service life or cycle counts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with mechanical, electrical, controls, AI, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support systems requirement definition and integration across structure, power management, electrical architecture, sensing, compute mounting, and cable routing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design for structural integrity, fault tolerance, serviceability, and reliability in a production environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate prototype builds, structural design reviews, and DFM and DFA reviews.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support supplier selection and qualification for structural components, fasteners, castings and machined parts, and precision hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support supplier selection and qualification for structural components, fasteners, castings and machined parts, and precision hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support compliance, safety standards, and field deployment readiness.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and support real time monitoring, structural health data logging, and remote diagnostic capabilities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive and support root cause failure analysis, including structural failures, fastener and joint failures, and wear, and corrective action to enhance uptime and performance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong experience designing and integrating complex structural, mechanical, and electrical systems for real time, dynamic robotics applications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of structural mechanics (FEA, stress and fatigue analysis), materials selection (metals, composites, additive manufacturing), GD\u0026amp;amp;T, and DFM and DFA for production hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with actuator, gearbox, and drivetrain integration into a structural chassis, including mounting, load transfer, and alignment and tolerancing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent cross functional communication skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with wiring harness design and routing, cable management, and EMI and thermal considerations within a dense electromechanical chassis.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience bringing robotic and mechatronic hardware from prototype to production, including tolerance stack up and manufacturing process selection.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience\u0026amp;nbsp; leveraging industrial design and safety standards for robotic requirement generation, design, system integration, and test\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid grasp of robotics architecture patterns, kinematics, dynamics, and mass and inertia budgeting for legged and wheeled mobile platforms.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Background in systems engineering and reliability engineering, including logging, telemetry, structural health monitoring, and automated test frameworks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of environmental sealing and ingress protection, vibration and shock qualification, and thermal management for embedded electronics within a structural enclosure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with requirements management and traceability tools and model-based systems engineering practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborative, communicative, and motivated by working within a tight knit team of expert engineers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in an R\u0026amp;amp;D focused environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENECE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Master’s and / or PhD degree in engineering preferred.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;6+ years of experience in complex robotics systems or autonomous systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience contributing to the system-level architecture and integration of robotic or mechatronic products.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6185663004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5988362004?gh_jid=5988362004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5050877004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":5988362004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"541","title":"Senior Wire Harness Engineer","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-05-13T13:03:49-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Senior Wire Harness Engineer, you are a core technical contributor responsible for the \u0026quot;nervous system\u0026quot; of our humanoid platform. You will design, route, and validate the complex wire harnesses that enable Apollo to move, sense, and think. This role requires a strong blend of electrical system knowledge and mechanical integration. You will execute critical power and data distribution designs, ensuring our interconnect systems are robust, manufacturable, and optimized for high reliability in a dynamic electromechanical machine.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIEs\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Harness Design \u0026amp;amp; Routing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design, route, and document complex wire harness assemblies, developing detailed 2D/3D drawings, schematics, and full Bills of Materials (BoMs) using enterprise E-CAD software.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Dynamic Joint Routing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Apply best practices for routing cables across high-DOF (Degree of Freedom) joints. Select wire types, jackets, and shielding materials that survive extreme dynamic environments and high-cycle fatigue.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Act as a key technical bridge between Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Manufacturing. Optimize harness placement within tight spaces while balancing connector density, serviceability, and thermal constraints.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Design for Excellence (DfX):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Assembly (DfA) initiatives to reduce harness complexity, part count, and assembly time. Support the integration of advanced techniques like overmolding and custom backshells.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Testing \u0026amp;amp; Failure Analysis:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Conduct root cause analysis on harness and interconnect failures. Participate in DFMEAs and perform hands-on validation (e.g., continuity, Hi-Pot, and pull-force tests) to identify and mitigate hidden failure modes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Vendor Support:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Work closely with the supply chain team and external harness manufacturing partners to clarify technical requirements, resolve DFM feedback, and ensure quality during the transition from prototype to production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;E-CAD \u0026amp;amp; Standardization:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Maintain clean component libraries and utilize E-CAD workflows effectively. Help enforce drawing standards and documentation best practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mentorship:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and assembly technicians, fostering a collaborative culture of engineering rigor.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Subject Matter Expertise:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong knowledge of High-Speed Data (e.g., GMSL, CAN, Ethernet) and High-Power distribution within a single, space-constrained harness.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Dynamic Routing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proven track record of designing high-flex cabling for dynamic applications (robotics, aerospace gimbals, automotive doors, or similar).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;E-CAD Proficiency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong proficiency in modern E-CAD software (e.g., Zuken E3.series, Siemens Capital, SolidWorks Electrical, Rapid Harness, or Altium).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physics-Based Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Solid understanding of wire sizing, voltage drop, EMI/EMC shielding principles, signal integrity, and thermal derating in bundled configurations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Communication:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to articulate technical trade-offs clearly to cross-functional peers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Industry Standards:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Direct experience with common industry standards for harness manufacturing and quality control\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics with \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;4+ years\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; of experience designing wire harnesses for complex electromechanical systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/5988362004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6135687004?gh_jid=6135687004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5196027004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6135687004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"770","title":"Software Engineer - Dexterous Manipulation","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-08-05T16:57:41-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Software Engineer – Dexterous Manipulation is a core contributor to our robots\u0026#39; ability to interact with the world with human-like precision. You will implement, tune, and deploy reinforcement learning and related learning-based control for high-DOF, multi-fingered robotic hands—translating state-of-the-art research (reinforcement / imitation learning, teleoperation retargeting) into reliable, production-grade software that runs in both simulation and on physical hardware. Working across simulation, hardware, and systems teams, you will get complex manipulation tasks working robustly on real robots.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW219113293 BCX0\u0026quot; lang=\u0026quot;EN-US\u0026quot; data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW219113293 BCX0\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement and tune control algorithms for multi-fingered hands—grasping, in-hand manipulation, and tactile-feedback integration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain manipulation software with low-latency, reliable execution inside the real-time controls stack.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate state-of-the-art methods (RL / imitation policies, human-to-robot motion retargeting) into production-grade C++/Python.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and refine sim-to-real pipelines—hand models, domain randomization, and validation in IsaacSim / MuJoCo / Drake.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deploy and debug manipulation capabilities on physical robots; diagnose sensor-noise, latency, and calibration issues.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers, feeding back on hand performance and sensor/actuator requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Uphold code quality through rigorous testing, documentation, and peer review.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW255534726 BCX0\u0026quot; lang=\u0026quot;EN-US\u0026quot; data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW255534726 BCX0\u0026quot;\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dexterous manipulation experience: multi-fingered grasping, in-hand manipulation, and high-DOF hand control.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reinforcement learning for robotic control—reward design, training, and debugging—ideally applied to dexterous manipulation (imitation learning and diffusion policies a plus).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong Python and working C++ for real-time robotic software.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience training and validating policies in a physics simulator (IsaacSim, MuJoCo, or Drake).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Robotics fundamentals: kinematics, dynamics, and Jacobian-based control.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A track record of getting algorithms working on physical hardware, not simulation alone.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Nice to have: teleoperation (VR/haptic) and retargeting, tactile-sensing integration, computer vision (6D pose / point clouds), and end-effector bring-up \u0026amp;amp; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is building robots for the real world — to improve human quality of life and help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage. As a Controls Engineer – Actuation on our Controls team, you will own both the actuator models that make our simulation trustworthy and the actuator-level control that runs on real hardware — closing the loop from bench characterization and system identification, through simulator integration, to controller design, tuning, and deployment. You will pair deep motor electromechanics and system-identification skill with strong C++/Python engineering, working hand in hand with our Controls, Firmware, and Simulation teams so that both model fidelity and control performance are driven by how they are actually used on the robot.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain high-fidelity actuator models in simulation, capturing the physical behaviors (friction, compliance, thermal, torque and current limits) that meaningfully affect real-world performance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design, tune, and deploy actuator-level control — closed-loop torque and current control and the low-level control that turns commands into reliable joint behavior on hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and run hardware test campaigns to characterize actuator behavior and extract the parameters that keep both the models and the controllers accurate.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Apply system identification to extract trustworthy physical models from experimental data, and use those models to inform controller design and gain selection.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Quantitatively validate sim-to-real fidelity — for both the models and the controllers — using appropriate comparison metrics, and understand the limitations of each.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain robust Python/C++ tooling for experiment automation, model extraction, controller tuning, and simulator integration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with the Controls team throughout — aligning on the fidelity and control performance actually needed, how model and controller choices ripple into training and policy performance, and where the actuator layer is the root cause of a sim-to-real gap.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support hardware bring-up and deployment, translating validated models and controllers into real robot configuration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong C++, including comfort extending a simulator or physics-engine codebase — not just consuming one through a Python interface.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep grounding in motor electromechanics and classical control — closed-loop torque/current control, controller design and tuning, and frequency-domain analysis (e.g. Bode plots, stability margins).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on actuator or servo control on real hardware: designing, tuning, and validating low-level controllers, informed by system identification.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on system identification and modeling: structured experiment design and model fitting from real data that feeds both simulation and control.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in Python (test automation, data analysis, tooling) and a track record shipping maintainable code under Git in a fast-moving R\u0026amp;amp;D environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable working cross-functionally with controls engineers — focused on how your models and controllers get used, not just whether they fit the data.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Preferred: experience with dynamometers, motor test stands, and lab instrumentation; 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Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116589004,"name":"Advanced Technologies","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6240627004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6236582004?gh_jid=6236582004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5232975004,"location":{"name":"Sunnyvale, CA"},"metadata":null,"id":6236582004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"850","title":"Software Engineer - Manipulation","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-27T15:39:41-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Software Engineer - Manipulation is a core contributor to our robot\u0026#39;s ability to interact with the world reliably and precisely. This role is responsible for developing and deploying learning-based manipulation policies, with a focus on post-training methods that adapt and improve those policies on real tasks and physical hardware.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role will bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and scalable, reliable production software. Working closely with the simulation, data, hardware, and systems teams, this engineer will take manipulation policies from demonstration data through post-training to robust deployment across our fleet.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement and deploy state-of-the-art learning-based manipulation policies to achieve reliable, world-class performance on real-world tasks with physical hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adapt and improve policies for new tasks and hardware using post-training methods such as RL fine-tuning, policy distillation, and interactive imitation learning (e.g., DAgger).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain the data pipelines that support post-training, including teleoperation and demonstration collection, retargeting, dataset aggregation, and curation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive the development cycle from simulation and offline evaluation to robustly transferring and fine-tuning policies on the robot.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop visuomotor policies for grasping, in-hand manipulation, and whole-arm manipulation, with reliable, low-latency execution on hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define evaluation metrics and regression tests for policy performance in simulation and on hardware, and use the results to guide technical decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate closely with the simulation, data, hardware, and systems teams to diagnose system-level issues and co-develop solutions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain high standards for the codebase through testing, documentation, and peer code reviews.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Skills (Must-Have)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manipulation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Strong experience in robotic manipulation, including grasping, in-hand or whole-arm control, and high-DOF motion, with a track record of hardware deployment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Learning-Based Control:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Hands-on experience training and debugging learned policies, including post-training methods such as RL fine-tuning, distillation, and imitation learning (e.g., DAgger).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Software Engineering:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proficiency in Python, C++, and PyTorch or JAX, with experience building real-time robotic software stacks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Data \u0026amp;amp; Evaluation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience working with demonstration and teleoperation data, and building evaluation pipelines for learned policies.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Good to Have\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Simulation Environments:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience with physics engines such as IsaacSim, MuJoCo, or Drake for policy training and validation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Generalist Policies:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience adapting large, general-purpose manipulation policies to specific tasks and embodiments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Teleoperation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience with VR/haptic interfaces and retargeting algorithms for human-in-the-loop control.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Tactile Sensing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience integrating tactile/haptic feedback into manipulation pipelines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Computer Vision:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Familiarity with 6D pose estimation, point cloud processing, or visual-servoing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;An MS with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a recent PhD, in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Relevant experience specifically focused on learning-based manipulation or a closely related area.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A proven track record of taking learned policies from a research/simulation environment and successfully deploying them on physical hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The annual salary range is $180,000 - $240,000\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116599004,"name":"Software Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6236582004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6141049004?gh_jid=6141049004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5198853004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6141049004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"775","title":"Sr. Manager of Inventory Management, Logistics, and Procurement","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-08-11T14:59:43-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Senior Manager, Inventory Management, Logistics \u0026amp;amp; Procurement to lead and scale the operational capabilities that ensure materials and components are available where and when they are needed.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role owns three interconnected functions: inventory and warehouse operations, logistics and transportation, and procurement and supplier management. The primary objective is to materially improve inventory accuracy and material availability while building disciplined, scalable processes that support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader who can move fluidly between strategy and execution. They will establish robust inventory controls, improve warehouse and material flow, strengthen supplier execution, optimize inbound and outbound logistics, and develop the systems, metrics, and team required to support continued growth.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Inventory Management \u0026amp;amp; Warehouse Operations\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own end-to-end inventory management and warehouse operations, with accountability for inventory accuracy, availability, integrity, and material flow.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish and maintain inventory control processes, including cycle counting, physical inventories, reconciliation, root-cause analysis, and corrective 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resolve shortages, excess and obsolete inventory, transaction errors, material-flow constraints, and other systemic inventory issues.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design warehouse layouts, material-handling processes, and replenishment strategies that improve safety, efficiency, traceability, and scalability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish standard work, operating procedures, and clear ownership across warehouse and inventory processes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure ERP/MRP and warehouse transactions accurately reflect physical inventory movements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Logistics \u0026amp;amp; Transportation\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own inbound, outbound, and inter-site logistics, including domestic and international transportation where applicable.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop a reliable and cost-effective logistics strategy aligned with production schedules, supplier requirements, and customer commitments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage freight carriers, third-party logistics providers, customs brokers, and other logistics partners.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Improve transportation performance across on-time delivery, cost, lead time, shipment visibility, and exception management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish processes for expedited shipments and proactively reduce dependence on premium freight through improved planning and supplier execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure appropriate shipping documentation, packaging, labeling, trade compliance, and transportation controls.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop metrics and reporting to identify logistics risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for continuous 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operating model across inventory, warehousing, logistics, and procurement rather than managing each function as an independent silo.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish KPIs, dashboards, and management routines that provide clear visibility into operational performance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead structured root-cause analysis and corrective-action efforts for recurring shortages, inventory discrepancies, late deliveries, and process failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Use data to identify systemic issues and prioritize improvement initiatives based on business impact.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive process standardization, automation, and systems improvements to increase scalability and reduce manual intervention.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with IT and business stakeholders to improve ERP/MRP processes, master data, inventory controls, reporting, and transaction 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cadence as business requirements evolve.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Manufacturing, Supply Chain Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and other stakeholders.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated success improving inventory accuracy and material availability in a complex manufacturing environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong working knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, procurement, supplier management, transportation, and material flow.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and a strong understanding of inventory transactions, bills of material, purchase orders, planning signals, and master 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Own the safety assurance of the software and AI that run our humanoid robots, from architecture analysis through verification evidence. 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Master’s preferred\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including substantial responsibility for safety assurance or analysis of safety-critical software in complex electromechanical products\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;The annual salary range is $200,000 - $240,000 base\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;s most important problems. 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Compute Engineer to lead the design and implementation of the next-generation compute solution for our humanoid robot platform. 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Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6111750004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6111745004?gh_jid=6111745004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5146824004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6111745004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"623","title":"Staff Electrical Engineer - Compute","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-07-08T12:53:58-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Compute Engineer to lead the design and implementation of the next-generation compute solution for our humanoid robot platform. In this pivotal role, you will be the technical lead responsible for architecting a compute solution that meets our most demanding requirements for real-time performance, sensor bandwidth, and, most critically, functional safety.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW177013776 BCX0\u0026quot; lang=\u0026quot;EN-US\u0026quot; data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW177013776 BCX0\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead the architectural design of the robot\u0026#39;s next-generation compute solution, from high-level system architecture to component-level selection.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define and validate compute requirements based on the needs of complex robotics algorithms, including motion control, perception, and AI tasks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop a robust and scalable solution capable of handling high-bandwidth data from a wide array of sensors\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design for functional safety from the ground up, implementing redundant systems, fail-safe mechanisms, and diagnostic features to meet or exceed industry safety standards.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software, electrical, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration of the compute solution with the overall robot platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis to optimize the compute stack for maximum efficiency and thermal management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer high-speed PCBs for integration of advanced System-on-Modules (SoMs) like NVIDIA Orin.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead efforts in high-speed signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis, modeling, and validation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of compute and processor power requirements, power trees, PMICs, and power sequencing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive the selection and qualification of critical components, including SoMs, memory, storage (NVMe/eMMC), high-speed interconnects, and peripheral interfaces.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop comprehensive validation and test plans (DVT/PVT), design necessary test fixtures, and execute rigorous testing to confirm compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards (e.g., FCC, CE).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Stay abreast of the latest advancements in embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and robotics compute hardware to inform future design decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the entire lifecycle of complex compute hardware systems, from initial concept and architecture definition through design, prototyping, validation, production release, and ongoing support.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as a technical leader and mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior and senior engineers on best practices for complex hardware design and troubleshooting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW182864351 BCX0\u0026quot; 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Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6111745004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6144140004?gh_jid=6144140004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5200426004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6144140004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"778","title":"Staff Electrical Engineer - Sensor FPGA ","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-08-14T09:25:12-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to architect the electronics for Apollo’s sensor bridge. Strong candidates will have experience with FPGA hardware for both PCBA design and RTL development. This role works closely with the perception team to give Apollo sight and enable critical safety functions. This role owns the full electrical and FPGA stack of one board, end to end: requirements, architecture, schematic capture, layout guidance, RTL, bring-up, validation, and the transition to production.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Electronics \u0026amp;amp; FPGA Architect from Concept to Production:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own requirements definition, part selection, schematic capture, layout guidance, and RTL architecture for a multi-Gbps, mixed-signal PCBA that aggregates camera sensor data and human-robot interface functions into an efficient cable interface routed across dynamic joints. Carry the design from architecture through prototype, validation, and manufacturing release. Generate and maintain design documentation: block diagrams, schematics, RTL architecture docs, test plans, and fab/assembly drawings.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High-Speed \u0026amp;amp; Mixed-Signal Hardware Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design and validate high-speed digital interfaces (CSI-2, GMSL2/FPD-Link/PoC, 10GbE) including signal integrity, impedance control, and length-matching. Architect the board\u0026#39;s power tree for proper power sequencing and low-power consumption. Design for EMC, ESD, and thermal constraints.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;FPGA Device Selection, Architecture, and RTL Development:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define FPGA device selection and architecture for the sensor bridge node(s). Develop RTL (VHDL/Verilog) for CSI-2 ingest, Ethernet packetization, timestamp/metadata insertion, and camera synchronization for deterministic multi-camera and multi-IMU synchronization. Own timing closure, clock-domain crossing, and resource/power budgeting within the FPGA. Select and integrate high-speed transceivers and external PHYs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Validation, Bring-Up, and Debugging:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop and execute validation plans spanning board-level and FPGA-level testing. Build test fixtures and use lab equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers) to validate latency, bandwidth, and synchronization requirements. Debug across the hardware/RTL boundary — link training failures, timing violations, ISP misconfiguration, power sequencing faults — using rigorous, first-principles root-cause analysis.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Lifecycle Management \u0026amp;amp; Vendor Alignment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own the entire component lifecycle through PLM systems, managing third-party relationships with hardware vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure successful production scaling and design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFA).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including technical lead, project managers, software, mechanical, thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing. Act as a mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Leadership: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Drive project execution with leadership, program management, and engineering peers. Define component roadmaps with product managers, systems engineers, and technical leads. Lead debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution. Align technical implementation and execution with company goals. Drive consensus with stakeholders on critical design and compliance decisions. Provide work breakdowns and time estimations to inform project execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong, demonstrated depth in FPGA hardware design for time-sensitive, high-performance applications (image processing, high-speed data acquisition, real-time networking, or similar), including:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;FPGA device selection and architecture definition\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;RTL development in VHDL and/or Verilog\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High-speed interface design (CSI-2, GMSL/SerDes, Ethernet, PCIe, or comparable)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Timing closure, clock-domain crossing, and resource optimization\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Integration of high-speed transceivers and external PHY devices\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;FPGA tool flows (Vivado, Quartus, or Lattice Radiant) and simulation (ModelSim/Questa or equivalent)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep understanding of high-speed digital design fundamentals: signal integrity, impedance-controlled routing, differential pairs, stack-up, and timing analysis across the board-to-FPGA boundary.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with camera/image sensor hardware: SerDes (GMSL, FPD-Link, or similar), MIPI CSI-2, and ISP integration — automotive or robotics vision systems strongly preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Ethernet-based sensor streaming and sensor bridges.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication (verbal \u0026amp;amp; written); will be expected to develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills. Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including the use of lab equipment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive Through Influence: Exceptional ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority, using empirical data from the lab to drive decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \u0026quot;perfect\u0026quot; is the enemy of \u0026quot;shipped,\u0026quot; knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Travel up to 10% within US and internationally.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At least 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6144140004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6145687004?gh_jid=6145687004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5200426004,"location":{"name":"Sunnyvale, CA"},"metadata":null,"id":6145687004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"778","title":"Staff Electrical Engineer - Sensor FPGA ","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-08-17T16:09:18-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to architect the electronics for Apollo’s sensor bridge. Strong candidates will have experience with FPGA hardware for both PCBA design and RTL development. This role works closely with the perception team to give Apollo sight and enable critical safety functions. This role owns the full electrical and FPGA stack of one board, end to end: requirements, architecture, schematic capture, layout guidance, RTL, bring-up, validation, and the transition to production.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Electronics \u0026amp;amp; FPGA Architect from Concept to Production:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own requirements definition, part selection, schematic capture, layout guidance, and RTL architecture for a multi-Gbps, mixed-signal PCBA that aggregates camera sensor data and human-robot interface functions into an efficient cable interface routed across dynamic joints. Carry the design from architecture through prototype, validation, and manufacturing release. Generate and maintain design documentation: block diagrams, schematics, RTL architecture docs, test plans, and fab/assembly drawings.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High-Speed \u0026amp;amp; Mixed-Signal Hardware Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design and validate high-speed digital interfaces (CSI-2, GMSL2/FPD-Link/PoC, 10GbE) including signal integrity, impedance control, and length-matching. Architect the board\u0026#39;s power tree for proper power sequencing and low-power consumption. Design for EMC, ESD, and thermal constraints.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;FPGA Device Selection, Architecture, and RTL Development:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define FPGA device selection and architecture for the sensor bridge node(s). Develop RTL (VHDL/Verilog) for CSI-2 ingest, Ethernet packetization, timestamp/metadata insertion, and camera synchronization for deterministic multi-camera and multi-IMU synchronization. Own timing closure, clock-domain crossing, and resource/power budgeting within the FPGA. Select and integrate high-speed transceivers and external PHYs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Validation, Bring-Up, and Debugging:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop and execute validation plans spanning board-level and FPGA-level testing. Build test fixtures and use lab equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers) to validate latency, bandwidth, and synchronization requirements. Debug across the hardware/RTL boundary — link training failures, timing violations, ISP misconfiguration, power sequencing faults — using rigorous, first-principles root-cause analysis.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Lifecycle Management \u0026amp;amp; Vendor Alignment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own the entire component lifecycle through PLM systems, managing third-party relationships with hardware vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure successful production scaling and design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFA).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including technical lead, project managers, software, mechanical, thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing. Act as a mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Leadership: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Drive project execution with leadership, program management, and engineering peers. Define component roadmaps with product managers, systems engineers, and technical leads. Lead debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution. Align technical implementation and execution with company goals. Drive consensus with stakeholders on critical design and compliance decisions. Provide work breakdowns and time estimations to inform project execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong, demonstrated depth in FPGA hardware design for time-sensitive, high-performance applications (image processing, high-speed data acquisition, real-time networking, or similar), including:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;FPGA device selection and architecture definition\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;RTL development in VHDL and/or Verilog\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High-speed interface design (CSI-2, GMSL/SerDes, Ethernet, PCIe, or comparable)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Timing closure, clock-domain crossing, and resource optimization\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Integration of high-speed transceivers and external PHY devices\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;FPGA tool flows (Vivado, Quartus, or Lattice Radiant) and simulation (ModelSim/Questa or equivalent)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep understanding of high-speed digital design fundamentals: signal integrity, impedance-controlled routing, differential pairs, stack-up, and timing analysis across the board-to-FPGA boundary.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with camera/image sensor hardware: SerDes (GMSL, FPD-Link, or similar), MIPI CSI-2, and ISP integration — automotive or robotics vision systems strongly preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Ethernet-based sensor streaming and sensor bridges.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication (verbal \u0026amp;amp; written); will be expected to develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills. Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including the use of lab equipment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive Through Influence: Exceptional ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority, using empirical data from the lab to drive decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \u0026quot;perfect\u0026quot; is the enemy of \u0026quot;shipped,\u0026quot; knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Travel up to 10% within US and internationally.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At least 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;The annual salary range for this position is $244,000-270,000.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6145687004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5766166004?gh_jid=5766166004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5034662004,"location":{"name":"Austin, Texas"},"metadata":null,"id":5766166004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"514","title":"Staff Mechanical Engineer","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-01-15T17:06:37-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Staff Mechanical Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to provide technical leadership in the design, development of our Apollo humanoid robots across their full lifecycle—from early concept through production and field support.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this role, you will apply deep engineering expertise and sound judgment to solve ambiguous, high-impact technical problems. You will work closely with cross-functional partners in electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, cost, safety, regulatory, and manufacturability requirements.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a staff-level engineer, you are expected to deliver strong individual technical contributions while also mentoring junior engineers, leading design efforts, influencing technical direction, and helping raise engineering standards and best practices across the organization.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead mechanical design efforts for complex products, systems, and subsystems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive system architecture decisions, design trade studies, and technical risk mitigation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own designs from concept development through NPI, production release, and sustaining\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to ensure production readiness and smooth ramp\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Plan and execute verification, validation, and reliability testing activities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support field and manufacturing issues through structured root-cause analysis and corrective actions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in and lead technical design reviews across multiple projects\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through coaching, design feedback, and technical guidance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to and help define engineering standards, processes, and best practices\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Influence technical direction across teams without direct authority\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to lead and deliver complex mechanical systems or architectures\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep expertise in at least one core area (e.g., precision design, analysis, DFMA, electromechanical systems) with breadth across others\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong experience with DFMA, manufacturing processes, and production engineering\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advanced proficiency in mechanical analysis, including FEA and analytical modeling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with prototyping, verification, validation, and reliability testing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong knowledge of materials selection, GD\u0026amp;amp;T, and tolerance stack-up analysis\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience integrating mechanical systems with electronics, software, motion, thermal, or fluid systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with tooling, fixtures, automation, or equipment design\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise team technical capability\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication skills and strong engineering judgment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Staff Mechanical Engineer – Robotic Hand Design Tech Lead\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;to lead the structural design and architecture of a next-generation robotic hand for a humanoid platform. This role goes beyond traditional end effectors—focusing on highly dexterous, human-like manipulation in unstructured environments.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As the technical lead for hand structures, you will define and drive the mechanical design of complex, multi-DOF systems that must balance strength, compliance, weight, and tactile interaction. You will work at the intersection of biomechanics, precision engineering, and robotics to create a hand capable of robust, versatile, and safe interaction with the world.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Own the robotic hand structural architecture\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Define the mechanical architecture of a multi-fingered humanoid hand, including finger topology, joints, palm structure, and load paths, balancing dexterity, strength, and weight.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Lead design of fingers and joints\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Develop robust, multi-DOF mechanisms with appropriate joint types, ensuring durability under off-axis loads, impacts, and real-world use.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Co-design with actuation systems\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Partner with actuation team on tendon-driven or remote actuation designs, including cable routing, transmission efficiency, and wear reduction.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Engineer for contact-rich, human-like interaction\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Design for grasping, pinching, sliding, and tool use, balancing compliance and stiffness for both precision and safe interaction.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Drive structural analysis and durability\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Own FEA and validation for stress, fatigue, and impact. Design for high cycle life and address failure modes like wear, loosening, and material fatigue.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Enable compact, integrated designs\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Build high-density mechanical systems that integrate actuation, sensing, and wiring within tight space constraints.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Lead prototyping and iteration\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Rapidly prototype, test, and refine designs based on hands-on evaluation and system-level feedback.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Own manufacturability and scale-up\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Drive DFM/DFA, process selection, tolerancing, and supplier collaboration to ensure production-ready designs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Collaborate cross-functionally\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Work closely with controls, perception, electrical, and software teams to deliver a cohesive manipulation system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Provide technical leadership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and set best practices for dexterous manipulation systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Drive Through Influence:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; A proven ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority. 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is seeking a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Staff Mechanical Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to serve as the technical lead for Apollo’s upper body. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the torso, head, and arm assemblies.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will own the complete lifecycle—architecture, design, integration, and verification—of the upper body stack. This position requires a rare blend of deep kinematic expertise and the ability to solve extreme \u0026quot;packaging\u0026quot; challenges, where high-performance compute, high-density batteries, and sensitive perception sensors must coexist within a compact, dynamic, and thermally-constrained frame. Finally, you will be responsible for translating visionary industrial design into high-fidelity, functional A-surfaces.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;System Architecture \u0026amp;amp; Industrial Design Integration\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Upper Body Ownership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define the mechanical architecture for the torso, head, and arms. Lead the trade-off studies between mass distribution, range of motion (ROM), and structural rigidity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ID Intent \u0026amp;amp; A-Surfaces:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Serve as the primary bridge between Industrial Design (ID) and Engineering. Responsible for incorporating ID intent into final \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A-surfaces\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, ensuring that mechanical constraints (draft, wall thickness, cooling vents) do not compromise the iconic Apollo head design language and brand identity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Aesthetic \u0026amp;amp; Functional Synthesis:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Manage the complex surfacing of the robot\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;skin,\u0026quot; ensuring seamless transitions between structural elements and aesthetic covers while maintaining IP (Ingress Protection) and thermal venting requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Complex Mechanism Design\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Kinematic Structures:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Drive the development of high-performance robotic limbs. 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is seeking a Staff MLOps Engineer to own the technical direction of our MLOps platform — the system of record for datasets, experiments, model artifacts, and serving paths that connects teleoperation data collection on one side to deployed autonomy on Apollo on the other. In this role, you will set the architecture for the platform layer above the training cluster: dataset lifecycle, experiment tracking, model registry, evaluation harnesses, and the serving / packaging path that delivers trained policies to robots in the field. You will lead by influence across MLOps, Autonomy, Data Platform, and TeleOp — establishing the standards, contracts, and tooling that turn one-off research code into a repeatable, auditable pipeline from data to deployed model. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, not a management position; you will be a primary contributor while mentoring the engineers around you, and partnering closely with the Training Infrastructure engineer who owns the cluster layer beneath the platform.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Platform Architecture \u0026amp;amp; Ownership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Direction:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Own the technical direction for the MLOps platform — define subsystem interfaces, drive architecture decisions, and establish engineering standards for how datasets, experiments, and models move through Apptronik\u0026#39;s systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Team Authority:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Autonomy, Data Platform, and TeleOp on all matters of model lifecycle and platform contracts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Dataset Lifecycle \u0026amp;amp; 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to \u0026quot;qualified\u0026quot; to \u0026quot;deployed to robot.\u0026quot;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Evaluation \u0026amp;amp; Qualification Harnesses\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Automated Evaluation:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Define the offline benchmarks, simulation rollouts, and policy-gating harnesses that any model must pass before reaching Apollo.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Metrics Framework:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Develop the metrics framework that the autonomy team trusts to gate releases.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Serving, Packaging \u0026amp;amp; Deployment to Robot\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;On-Robot Path:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Own the path from registered model to running inference on Apollo — packaging (ONNX, TensorRT, torch.compile), versioning on-robot, rollback, and observability of deployed policy behavior.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Telemetry Seam:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Coordinate with Connect and Data Platform on the deploy-and-telemetry seam back from the fleet.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mentorship \u0026amp;amp; Cross-Functional Leadership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mentorship:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Mentor mid-level and senior engineers on the MLOps team through code review, design review, and direct collaboration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Influence:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Partner with the Training Infrastructure engineer on the cluster/platform contract, and influence research workflows across Autonomy to standardize on the platform\u0026#39;s primitives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep proficiency in Python and at least one systems-level language (Go, Rust, or C++), with demonstrated ability to make and defend architectural tradeoffs in production ML platforms\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience owning and delivering an MLOps platform end-to-end — dataset lifecycle, experiment tracking, model registry, evaluation, and serving — at a company that ships models to production\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Expertise across the model lifecycle: dataset versioning (DVC, LakeFS, Delta, or equivalent), experiment tracking (MLflow, W\u0026amp;amp;B, Determined), model registry, and policy serving\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong background designing service-oriented systems on Kubernetes; comfortable with the contract between platform APIs and underlying compute infrastructure\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience defining evaluation and qualification frameworks for ML models where the cost of a regression is high (robotics, safety-critical, or production-customer-facing)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience leading technical projects end-to-end: architecture, implementation, validation, and iteration\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to lead by influence across teams — setting standards that other engineers adopt voluntarily, and mentoring engineers around you\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), Docker, Git, and modern CI/CD workflows\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Master\u0026#39;s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field preferred; Bachelor\u0026#39;s considered with exceptional experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;8+ years of professional software engineering experience in ML platforms or related infrastructure, OR 4+ years of direct, hands-on experience owning an MLOps platform that shipped models to production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience deploying ML models to edge or embedded targets (on-device inference, ONNX Runtime, TensorRT, robot fleets)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with RL training and evaluation infrastructure for embodied agents (rollout workers, replay buffers, sim-eval harnesses)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with humanoid robotics, dexterous manipulation, or teleoperation data domains\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with simulation-in-the-loop evaluation (IsaacSim, MuJoCo, or equivalent)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with policy gating, shadow deployments, or staged rollout strategies for autonomy\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Open-source contributions to MLOps platform tooling (MLflow, BentoML, KServe, Ray Serve, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116599004,"name":"Software Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6008787004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6207439004?gh_jid=6207439004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5222524004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6207439004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"811","title":"Staff People Technology Specialist","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-09-24T09:57:36-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As our Staff People Technology Specialist, you\u0026#39;ll be at the heart of our People function - managing Workday functional configuration while also supporting strategic initiatives. You\u0026#39;ll partner cross-functionally with leadership, finance, and individual contributors to ensure our Workday system is effective, compliant, and aligned with our company direction. This role includes a key focus on \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;payroll configuration\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, while also covering a broad spectrum of other functional areas.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Payroll Configuration\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the Workday Payroll configuration including requirements gathering, testing, and deployment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Configure and maintain earnings, deductions, tax elements, accounting, and pay group setups within Workday Payroll\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with Finance and outside payroll/tax vendors to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing and reconciliation each cycle\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support payroll compliance, including audits, tax filings, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and validate payroll testing scenarios for new configurations, tax updates, and system releases prior to go-live\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead resolution of defects and root cause analysis\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People Operations\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain and continuously improve our Workday system, ensuring system fidelity and a strong end-user experience\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage security roles, business process configurations, and system permissions to protect sensitive employee data\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Document configuration decisions, processes, and standard operating procedures for the team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Strategic Projects\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as a trusted thought partner to stakeholders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Stay current with HR trends and make proactive recommendations for continuous improvement\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assist in organizational programs (workforce planning, organizational design, performance review cycles, etc)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong analytical and problem solving skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth setting\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent written and verbal communication skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, or related field\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Five to seven years of experience in Workday configuration and maintenance, with two years specifically with Workday Payroll\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116588004,"name":"People","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6207439004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6164339004?gh_jid=6164339004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5150448004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6164339004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"635","title":"Staff Perception Hardware Engineer","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-08-26T14:59:32-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is seeking a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Staff Perception Hardware Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to serve as the execution leader for Apollo’s perception hardware systems. While others may draw the block diagrams, you are the engineer responsible for making sure the physical hardware actually works, scales, and ships.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At the Staff level, you will tackle the most complex, multi-disciplinary bottlenecks in the perception stack. You will lead the hands-on integration, aggressive troubleshooting, and physical validation of high-performance cameras, complex optics, and multi-gigabit data links on a moving, vibrating humanoid. You will act as the \u0026quot;boots-on-the-ground\u0026quot; technical authority, leading cross-functional engineering efforts through critical design phases, system bring-up, custom hardware development, ISP tuning, and manufacturing deployment to ensure Apollo perceives the world with unmatched clarity.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;End-to-End System Execution:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the physical integration of the robot’s visual perception stack. Drive the transition from prototype designs to fully validated, production-ready camera assemblies, ensuring all FOV, thermal, and mechanical stability targets are met on the physical hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Custom Module Development \u0026amp;amp; Vendor Execution:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; When off-the-shelf components fall short, define the electrical, optical, and mechanical specifications for custom sensor modules. Drive external optical vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) through the build process, ensuring strict adherence to Apptronik’s standards.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Custom Bring-Up \u0026amp;amp; Validation Plans:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Architect and own the comprehensive bring-up, DVT (Design Verification Testing), and End-of-Line (EOL) test plans for all custom-built sensor modules, ensuring they are rigorously validated before they ever integrate into the humanoid platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hands-on ISP Tuning \u0026amp;amp; IQ Validation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Take ownership of the image quality (IQ) on the actual robot. Perform deep, hands-on ISP tuning (auto-exposure, white balance, tone mapping) in real-world environments to ensure the camera data satisfies both the strict requirements of machine learning models and the low-latency needs of human teleoperators.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High-Speed Bring-up \u0026amp;amp; Deep Debugging:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the electrical bring-up and validation of the multi-gigabit video backbone (e.g., GMSL2/3, FPD-Link). Serve as the ultimate escalation point for complex, system-level EMI/EMC debugging, using high-speed oscilloscopes and analyzers to track down frame drops and signal integrity issues across dynamic robot joints.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Synchronization Execution:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Implement and rigorously measure the hardware-level synchronization across cameras, LiDAR, and IMUs. Prove out sub-microsecond timing accuracy on the physical robot using oscilloscopes and custom test fixtures to guarantee pristine data for visual-inertial odometry (VIO).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Calibration \u0026amp;amp; Fixture Deployment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design, build, and deploy the physical calibration fixtures and algorithms used to align the optical system. Troubleshoot and resolve complex intrinsic/extrinsic drift issues, ensuring the calibration process scales reliably from the R\u0026amp;amp;D lab to the factory floor.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Adjudication (DfX):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Act as the technical adjudicator in the lab between Industrial Design (ID), Mechanical, and Thermal teams. Drive physical testing and prototyping to resolve conflicts between Apollo\u0026#39;s iconic A-surface aesthetics, sensor FOV constraints, and thermal dissipation needs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Leadership \u0026amp;amp; Mentorship:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead complex, cross-functional problem-solving efforts to resolve critical \u0026quot;line-down\u0026quot; or \u0026quot;launch-blocking\u0026quot; hardware bugs. Mentor senior and junior engineers in the lab, establishing a culture of rigorous physical testing and root-cause analysis.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Shipped Product Focus:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; A proven track record of taking complex perception hardware—including custom-defined sensor modules—from the breadboard phase all the way through DVT and into mass production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Vendor Management:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proven experience working directly with optical vendors, CMOS manufacturers, and CMs to define, build, and test custom camera or sensor modules.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hands-On Troubleshooting Mastery:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Expert-level proficiency with high-end lab equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, TDRs). You have a \u0026quot;sixth sense\u0026quot; for tracking down ground loops, EMI noise, and intermittent signal integrity issues.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Deep Optical \u0026amp;amp; Image Physics:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Deep practical understanding of CMOS sensor tuning, optical lens artifacts (flare, ghosting, distortion), and how to physically mitigate them within tight mechanical enclosures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;System-Level Math \u0026amp;amp; Calibration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Mastery of the linear algebra and 3D geometry underlying multi-camera arrays, stereo baselines, and visual-inertial sensor fusion, with the ability to write scripts (Python/C++) to validate these models on real hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Drive Through Influence:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Exceptional ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders (Software, ID, and ME) without direct reporting authority, using empirical data from the lab to drive decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Agility:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \u0026quot;perfect\u0026quot; is the enemy of \u0026quot;shipped,\u0026quot; knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Master or Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;8+ years\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; of hands-on experience integrating and shipping complex vision hardware systems for robotics, autonomous vehicles, or advanced AR/VR platforms.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6164339004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/5988546004?gh_jid=5988546004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5150448004,"location":{"name":"Sunnyvale, CA"},"metadata":null,"id":5988546004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"635","title":"Staff Perception Hardware Engineer","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-05-05T11:20:30-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is seeking a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Staff Perception Hardware Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to serve as the execution leader for Apollo’s perception hardware systems. While others may draw the block diagrams, you are the engineer responsible for making sure the physical hardware actually works, scales, and ships.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At the Staff level, you will tackle the most complex, multi-disciplinary bottlenecks in the perception stack. You will lead the hands-on integration, aggressive troubleshooting, and physical validation of high-performance cameras, complex optics, and multi-gigabit data links on a moving, vibrating humanoid. You will act as the \u0026quot;boots-on-the-ground\u0026quot; technical authority, leading cross-functional engineering efforts through critical design phases, system bring-up, custom hardware development, ISP tuning, and manufacturing deployment to ensure Apollo perceives the world with unmatched clarity.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;End-to-End System Execution:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the physical integration of the robot’s visual perception stack. Drive the transition from prototype designs to fully validated, production-ready camera assemblies, ensuring all FOV, thermal, and mechanical stability targets are met on the physical hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Custom Module Development \u0026amp;amp; Vendor Execution:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; When off-the-shelf components fall short, define the electrical, optical, and mechanical specifications for custom sensor modules. Drive external optical vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) through the build process, ensuring strict adherence to Apptronik’s standards.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Custom Bring-Up \u0026amp;amp; Validation Plans:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Architect and own the comprehensive bring-up, DVT (Design Verification Testing), and End-of-Line (EOL) test plans for all custom-built sensor modules, ensuring they are rigorously validated before they ever integrate into the humanoid platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hands-on ISP Tuning \u0026amp;amp; IQ Validation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Take ownership of the image quality (IQ) on the actual robot. Perform deep, hands-on ISP tuning (auto-exposure, white balance, tone mapping) in real-world environments to ensure the camera data satisfies both the strict requirements of machine learning models and the low-latency needs of human teleoperators.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High-Speed Bring-up \u0026amp;amp; Deep Debugging:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead the electrical bring-up and validation of the multi-gigabit video backbone (e.g., GMSL2/3, FPD-Link). Serve as the ultimate escalation point for complex, system-level EMI/EMC debugging, using high-speed oscilloscopes and analyzers to track down frame drops and signal integrity issues across dynamic robot joints.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Synchronization Execution:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Implement and rigorously measure the hardware-level synchronization across cameras, LiDAR, and IMUs. Prove out sub-microsecond timing accuracy on the physical robot using oscilloscopes and custom test fixtures to guarantee pristine data for visual-inertial odometry (VIO).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Calibration \u0026amp;amp; Fixture Deployment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Design, build, and deploy the physical calibration fixtures and algorithms used to align the optical system. Troubleshoot and resolve complex intrinsic/extrinsic drift issues, ensuring the calibration process scales reliably from the R\u0026amp;amp;D lab to the factory floor.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Adjudication (DfX):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Act as the technical adjudicator in the lab between Industrial Design (ID), Mechanical, and Thermal teams. Drive physical testing and prototyping to resolve conflicts between Apollo\u0026#39;s iconic A-surface aesthetics, sensor FOV constraints, and thermal dissipation needs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Leadership \u0026amp;amp; Mentorship:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead complex, cross-functional problem-solving efforts to resolve critical \u0026quot;line-down\u0026quot; or \u0026quot;launch-blocking\u0026quot; hardware bugs. Mentor senior and junior engineers in the lab, establishing a culture of rigorous physical testing and root-cause analysis.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Shipped Product Focus:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; A proven track record of taking complex perception hardware—including custom-defined sensor modules—from the breadboard phase all the way through DVT and into mass production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Vendor Management:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proven experience working directly with optical vendors, CMOS manufacturers, and CMs to define, build, and test custom camera or sensor modules.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hands-On Troubleshooting Mastery:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Expert-level proficiency with high-end lab equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, TDRs). You have a \u0026quot;sixth sense\u0026quot; for tracking down ground loops, EMI noise, and intermittent signal integrity issues.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Deep Optical \u0026amp;amp; Image Physics:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Deep practical understanding of CMOS sensor tuning, optical lens artifacts (flare, ghosting, distortion), and how to physically mitigate them within tight mechanical enclosures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;System-Level Math \u0026amp;amp; Calibration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Mastery of the linear algebra and 3D geometry underlying multi-camera arrays, stereo baselines, and visual-inertial sensor fusion, with the ability to write scripts (Python/C++) to validate these models on real hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Drive Through Influence:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Exceptional ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders (Software, ID, and ME) without direct reporting authority, using empirical data from the lab to drive decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Agility:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where \u0026quot;perfect\u0026quot; is the enemy of \u0026quot;shipped,\u0026quot; knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Master or Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;8+ years\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; of hands-on experience integrating and shipping complex vision hardware systems for robotics, autonomous vehicles, or advanced AR/VR platforms.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The annual salary range is $240,000 - $288,000 base\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116592004,"name":"Hardware","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/5988546004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6120107004?gh_jid=6120107004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5189689004,"location":{"name":"Sunnyvale, California"},"metadata":null,"id":6120107004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"745","title":"Staff Product Manager, Applied AI","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-07-29T15:41:00-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will focus on driving the product vision, ensuring seamless execution across the complex hardware/software divide, and translating market demands into user oriented, executable product roadmaps.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own and maintain the physical AI model roadmap: product vision, milestones, and release cycles for the core model stack\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive the integration, adaptation, and fine-tuning of foundation models into Apollo\u0026#39;s autonomy stack. Sequence which capabilities graduate into the shipping model, balancing capability velocity against reliability and safety.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate customer use cases into model capability requirements and acceptance criteria\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with our data collection and evaluation team on benchmarks, real-world evaluation, and the success criteria that gate real-world deployment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the data strategy that feeds model development: define what to collect and why, the target tasks and behaviors, and the quality bar.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Align data technology and operations teams on collection techniques, tooling, and quality expectations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define and prioritize use cases based on business impact, feasibility, and customer needs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure that product development efforts align with real-world economic value for customers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Synthesize insights from user research, customer meetings, usage data, and sales feedback into a strategy that delivers business objectives and customer benefits.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with industrial design, user experience, and engineering teams to conceptualize and implement interactive features.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define product features/enhancements and communicate requirements to engineering teams via clearly written requirements documents, diagrams, and concise verbal communication.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support product marketing initiatives, partner relationships, and other opportunities to accelerate the adoption of our products.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7+ years of experience in product management\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of modern robot learning techniques including imitation learning, reinforcement learning\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience integrating, adapting, or fine-tuning models\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong familiarity with the constraints of running large neural networks on physical edge devices\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong analytical skills with experience in performance tracking and data-driven decision-making.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling translation of technical insights into business impact.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You make decisions in uncertainty, prioritizing velocity over perfection\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You prioritize user feedback, promoting and advocating for that voice to internal teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;NICE TO HAVE\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with autonomous robots or autonomous vehicles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience using simulation tools to improve user experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience training or fine-tuning foundation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with data collection operation (teleoperation fleets, annotation and curation pipelines).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working with customers in light and heavy duty industrial environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with robotics and functional safety standards (ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13482, RIA 15.08).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree (or equivalent) in mechanical, electrical, systems, or robotics engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or MBA helpful.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At least 10 years of experience in product management or engineering\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to spend time on lab and manufacturing floors, and to travel to supplier and manufacturing sites as needed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Salary range for CA: $275,000 - $350,000\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116595004,"name":"Product","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6120107004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6230951004?gh_jid=6230951004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5231052004,"location":{"name":"Sunnyvale, CA"},"metadata":null,"id":6230951004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"839","title":"Staff Simulation Engineer - Core Simulation Platform","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-21T10:29:16-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At the core of every robot policy we ship is a simulation platform that has to be fast enough for RL training, accurate enough for controls validation, and stable enough to be the team’s daily driver. As Staff Simulation Engineer for Core Simulation Platform, you’ll contribute to the architecture and development of that platform alongside senior team members, applying strong C++ and Python skills, robotics fundamentals, and modern simulator experience to keep the platform robust, performant, and parallel.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to the architecture and development of the core simulation platform — high-performance digital twins that serve as the foundation for policy training, controls validation, and CI/CD integration testing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Help build and scale cloud-native simulation pipelines capable of generating millions of experience hours per day, parallelizing physics and rendering for rapid policy iteration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Improve sim-to-real transfer through advanced contact models and actuator dynamics that help policies trained in simulation transfer to physical humanoid hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop sensor-realistic environments (camera, LiDAR, depth) that challenge the perception stack with dynamic and diverse worlds.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ship platform improvements that visibly reduce iteration time for RL, controls, and perception teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with Controls, AI Research, and Perception teams to support their evolving simulation needs as the platform grows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent C++ and/or Python programming skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiar with software development best practices: CI/CD, automated testing, and code quality standards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of robotics concepts: kinematics, dynamics, controls, system identification\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with modern robotic simulators (Isaac Lab, MuJoCo, or equivalent)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of Reinforcement Learning and VLAs, with research or production experience\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with large-scale training workloads — deploying parallel simulations on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) with distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Ray, Kubernetes)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of experience in robotic simulation, software engineering, or related fields\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The annual salary range is $260,000 - $290,000\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116599004,"name":"Software Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6230951004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6142283004?gh_jid=6142283004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5196039004,"location":{"name":"Sunnyvale, CA"},"metadata":null,"id":6142283004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"771","title":"Staff Software Engineer - Humanoid Controls","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-08-12T14:15:33-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Apptronik is building robots for the real world — to improve human quality of life and help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage. As a Staff Software Engineer – Humanoid Controls, you will be a senior technical force multiplier on our Motion Control \u0026amp;amp; Planning team — the person who raises the quality of our robotics stack and moves to wherever the hardest problem is. Your scope spans whole-body control for our wheeled-base platform and our biped, learning-based hand control, mobile manipulation, and teleoperation — translating state-of-the-art controls and learning into real capability while setting technical direction for the team.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Raise the quality of the overall controls stack — architecture, algorithms, real-time performance, testing, and long-term maintainability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advance whole-body control across our platforms — the wheeled-base robot and the biped — coordinating the base or legs with upper-body manipulation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Flex across the stack to the highest-impact problems — e.g. learning-based hand control (RL in simulation), mobile manipulation, teleoperation, and estimation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate state-of-the-art model-based and learning-based methods into robust capability, from simulation through hardware bring-up and deployment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Expand the robot\u0026#39;s performance envelope — speed, payload, reliability, and safety — with measurable, defensible improvements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Set technical direction across the controls stack, influencing the roadmap and bringing adjacent teams (locomotion, manipulation, teleoperation, RL, estimation) along.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mentor engineers and multiply team capability through design reviews, code reviews, and best practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and RL teams to co-develop solutions and diagnose system-level issues.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep robotics fundamentals: kinematics, dynamics, state estimation, and optimization/control theory.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven expertise in whole-body control (WBC/OSC, QP-based control, or MPC) for floating-base (legged) or mobile (wheeled) systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with learning-based control / reinforcement learning applied to robotics (training in simulation).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Breadth across robot control problems — mobile manipulation, dexterity / hand control, and teleoperation — and the versatility to move between them.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong software engineering: real-time C++ and Python for robotic systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Industry experience developing production-grade controllers, including hands-on experience validating or deploying algorithms on physical robot hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Preferred: shipping controllers to a production fleet or to market at scale; dexterous / in-hand manipulation; legged locomotion; or safety-critical / certified software (ISO 13849, 10218, IEC 61508).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;MS or PhD in Robotics, CS, EE, ME, or a related field (or equivalent experience).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;8+ years of relevant industry experience (or 4+ with a PhD) in robot controls, with a track record of getting controllers working on physical hardware.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; The annual compensation for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 (USD)\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116589004,"name":"Advanced Technologies","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6142283004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6235161004?gh_jid=6235161004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5232490004,"location":{"name":"Sunnyvale, California"},"metadata":null,"id":6235161004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"847","title":"Staff Systems Safety Engineer","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-26T16:45:05-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Be the technical authority for the safety of our humanoid robots, from concept through customer deployment. You will author the system safety architecture and safety case and provide technical leadership to the engineers who own hazard analysis, safety functions, and customer deployment safety, so that the safety case holds up with customers and assessors. You will draw on deep functional safety and robot safety expertise, technical leadership, and sound risk-based judgment.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide technical leadership to the systems safety engineers, from hazard analysis and safety requirements through site risk assessment and commissioning, be accountable for the technical quality of their work, and support first customer deployments on site\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Set technical direction across the safety team, review its work, and mentor engineers through coaching, technical guidance, and input on hiring, and keep the team’s day-to-day technical priorities aligned to long-term goals\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Author the system-level safety architecture (including AI) and functional safety concept, driving architecture-level safety decisions across current and next-generation platforms, balancing performance, technical risk, and compliance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as technical authority for safety trade-offs, residual risk recommendations, component and architectural decisions, and conflicts between safety and product goals\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Author and maintain the safety case, ensuring evidence from software, hardware, AI, user safety, and deployment is complete, consistent, and traceable, including the SOTIF argument for hazards that arise without a fault\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Perform system-level safety analyses that span the domain roles, such as system fault trees and common-cause failure analysis, lead in-depth design reviews of safety-critical subsystems, and take hands-on ownership of deliverables where the team has gaps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define the safety lifecycle, including the AI safety lifecycle under ISO/IEC TS 22440 and the SOTIF process under ISO 21448, and safety engineering methods, and the technical criteria for design reviews, safety gates, and SOTIF residual risk acceptance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven hands-on leadership of functional or system safety for complex robotic, machinery, or autonomous products from concept through deployment, including authoring safety architectures and safety cases\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep expertise in hazard analysis and risk assessment, the hierarchy of controls, safety function definition, and the safety lifecycle under IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 13849, and ISO 12100\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with robot and machinery safety standards, such as ISO 10218, ANSI/A3 R15.06, ANSI/A3 R15.08, and ISO 25785-1, and with the safety of robot deployments at customer sites\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring to safety engineers across hardware, software, and system topics\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building a safety case and working with notified bodies, NRTLs, or third-party assessors\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with safety of AI/ML-enabled systems, such as ISO/IEC TS 22440 and SOTIF (ISO 21448), and with requirements tools such as JAMA\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong executive communication, strategic thinking, and the judgment to make and defend risk-based decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s preferred\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;12+ years of relevant experience, including 7+ years in functional or system safety, with substantial responsibility for the safety of complex robotic or electromechanical products and prior technical leadership of a safety team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Certified functional safety expert or professional (e.g., TÜV, exida) preferred\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Salary range for CA: $280,000 - $310,000\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116595004,"name":"Product","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6235161004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6235159004?gh_jid=6235159004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5232489004,"location":{"name":"Sunnyvale, California"},"metadata":null,"id":6235159004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"846","title":"Staff Systems Safety Engineer (Compliance)","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-26T16:46:12-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Be the person who takes a humanoid robot from a safe design to a certified, market-ready product. You will own product safety and regulatory compliance, including electrical safety, EMC/EMI (FCC), battery, and radio, and lead engagement with certification bodies.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the product safety and regulatory compliance roadmap across all product safety domains, identifying applicable standards and regulations by market (e.g., ISO 10218, ISO 25785-1, UL 3300, EU Machinery Regulation) and tracking product readiness against them\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate applicable standards and regulations into product safety and compliance requirements, and manage them with traceability to verification\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Compile the technical file for regulatory submissions, including declarations of conformity, from the safety case and domain evidence, and confirm it meets the applicable standards.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as primary technical contact with notified bodies, NRTLs, accredited test labs, and regulators, leading assessments, audits, and pre-compliance and certification testing, including FCC authorization\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own electrical safety and EMC/EMI compliance, including requirements for electrical teams, test plans, and closure of emissions and immunity issues\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own battery, radio, and environmental certification, including battery safety and transport approvals, wireless approvals, and materials and environmental regulations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain product certifications through their lifecycle, including renewals and surveillance audits, certification marks, product labeling, and required warnings\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assess the compliance impact of product changes, including hardware revisions, software updates, and new variants, and manage recertification\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Track changes in standards and regulation, including AI/ML-enabled functions, and communicate impacts to engineering and leadership\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience leading safety certification or third-party assessment of complex robotic, machinery, or electromechanical products, including compiling technical files and declarations of conformity for regulatory submission\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience establishing and leading global regulatory and compliance strategies to support product certification and deployment across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep understanding of the functional safety lifecycle and working knowledge of robotics and machinery safety standards, such as IEC 61508, ISO 13849, and ISO 10218, and the EU Machinery Regulation and CE marking\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with EMC/EMI and electrical safety compliance, such as FCC Part 15 and IEC 62368-1, including pre-compliance and accredited lab testing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with NRTL and notified body processes, including test plans, technical files, audits, and certification maintenance; battery, radio, and biocompatibility certification experience preferred\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with requirements and traceability tools such as JAMA\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with regulation and standards for AI-enabled products, such as the EU AI Act\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication and the ability to influence engineering, product, and executive stakeholders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s preferred\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;12+ years of relevant experience, including substantial responsibility for regulatory compliance, product safety, or functional safety of complex electromechanical or robotic products\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Salary range for CA: $250,000 - $280,000\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116595004,"name":"Product","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4089342004,"name":"SV","location":"Sunnyvale, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6235159004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6121684004?gh_jid=6121684004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5190152004,"location":{"name":"Sunnyvale, CA"},"metadata":null,"id":6121684004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"746","title":"Staff Technical Program Manager","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-07-23T17:38:53-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are looking for a seasoned Staff Technical Program Manager to be the first TPM in our newly opened Sunnyvale, CA office. This is a high-autonomy, high-visibility role at the intersection of AI/ML infrastructure, robot perception, and strategic partnerships. You will lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning ML operations and perception for humanoid robotics, while serving as the primary program interface to one of our most important strategic AI partners — ensuring crisp communication, aligned priorities, and delivery against shared goals.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As the first TPM on the ground in Sunnyvale, you will wear many hats: standing up program structure for a new site, driving ML and perception program execution, and shaping how Apptronik collaborates with world-class external AI teams. You will set the strategic direction for how these programs are planned and executed, drive alignment between executive stakeholders and engineering leadership, and help scale the program management function as the Sunnyvale team grows.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;New Site Program Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Serve as the first TPM in the Sunnyvale office. Establish program management structure, cadences, and operating rhythms for a new and rapidly growing site, while staying tightly connected to Austin-based engineering and program leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;MLOps Program Ownership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own end-to-end execution of ML infrastructure and operations programs — including data pipelines, training and evaluation infrastructure, model release processes, and the tooling that enables rapid, reliable iteration on robot learning systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Perception Program Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead and TPM the perception team\u0026#39;s program execution for humanoid robotics — driving roadmaps execution, milestones, and cross-functional integration of perception capabilities into the full robot stack.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Strategic Partner Interface:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Act as the primary program conduit to a key strategic AI partner. Ensure clear, proactive, bidirectional communication; translate partner needs into internal execution plans; track joint milestones and deliverables; and ensure Apptronik is consistently meeting partner expectations while advocating for Apptronik\u0026#39;s priorities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Ownership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own program execution end to end. Set strategic direction, identify resource requirements, and be accountable for executing on company goals and roadmap. Challenge assumptions at the org level and foster a results-driven culture.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Orchestration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Partner directly with engineering leadership to execute solutions and adapt quickly when priorities shift. Coordinate across engineering, research, operations, and executive leadership — internally and externally — to keep all stakeholders aligned and informed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Communication:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Proactively communicate program status, risks, trade-offs, and decisions to executive stakeholders and partner counterparts. Clearly articulate requirements, goals, and milestones across teams and up to leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Leadership \u0026amp;amp; Mentorship:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Mentor and develop other TPMs as the Sunnyvale team scales. Define and continuously improve program management practices, frameworks, and tooling that elevate the entire function.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;MLOps \u0026amp;amp; ML Infrastructure Program Leadership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — Deep experience running programs across the ML lifecycle: data collection and curation, training and evaluation infrastructure, edge inference and model deployment, and the data pipelines that enable robot skill learning at scale. Fluency in the tooling, workflows, and failure modes of modern ML systems spanning cloud and edge.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Perception Systems Experience\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — Demonstrated ability to lead programs for perception and sensing teams (computer vision, sensor fusion, tactile and multi-modal sensing, state estimation, scene understanding), ideally for robotics or other real-world systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Partner \u0026amp;amp; External Stakeholder Management\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — Proven success serving as the program interface to external technical partners: managing joint roadmaps, resolving cross-org dependencies, and building trust through consistent, transparent communication.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hands-On Technical Partnership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — Deep ability to engage with engineering and research teams on architectural decisions, interface definition, and complex technical problem-solving — operating as a peer to engineering leadership, not just managing schedules.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Comfort with Ambiguity \u0026amp;amp; Breadth\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — Willingness and ability to wear many hats as one of the initial hires at a new site: program execution, site operations, partner management, and function building, often in the same week.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;System-Level Product Development Leadership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — Experience leading hardware + software product life cycles from concept through deployment, across multiple concurrent programs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Disciplinary System Integration\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — Expert-level experience coordinating AI/ML, software, firmware, controls, and hardware teams to deliver fully integrated, sophisticated systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;New Technology Introduction \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;— Demonstrated success maturing novel technologies from prototype toward scalable deployment, including subsystem qualification, reliability, and supplier/partner co-development models.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Program Execution \u0026amp;amp; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Staff Test Engineer – Actuation to own the design verification and NPI test process for Apptronik\u0026#39;s custom actuator systems. This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary role spanning mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software testing — requiring someone who can independently drive actuator characterization and validation from initial bringup through design verification, and build the test methods and automation that transfer to test ops as programs move into production.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will design and execute actuator test campaigns, develop robust bringup and calibration workflows, diagnose hardware issues across the full electromechanical stack, and deliver validated, well-documented test processes that are ready for handoff. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and controls engineers — connecting test data to root-cause analysis and hardware design improvements.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;KEY RESPONSIBILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Actuator Bringup \u0026amp;amp; Calibration: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Lead the bringup process for new actuator hardware — including firmware deployment, motor and encoder calibration, and functional verification. Develop documented, repeatable procedures that can be transferred to test ops for production use.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Design Verification Testing: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Plan and execute tests to confirm performance against requirements. Work with design engineering to characterize actuator performance across the operating envelope. Tests span mechanical (e.g., efficiency, stiffness, backlash, life), electrical (e.g., peak current, thermal limits, drive performance), and system-level (e.g., positional accuracy, off-axis loading, effort production) domains. Highlight and resolve gaps in requirements / test plans.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Test Method Development for Production: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Work with the Manufacturing Test team to design and validate the production test methods used during NPI.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Test Equipment Operation: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Operate and configure dynamometer, benchtop, and custom test setups. Manage fixture configurations and load motor modes across different actuator and gearbox variants.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Failure replication, root cause analysis, design feedback:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Replicate failures and feed clear bugs to the design engineering team. Root cause failures when possible and provide design recommendations to improve performance and design for testability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;System Identification: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Apply system identification techniques to characterize actuator dynamics — including inertia, friction, bandwidth, and torque constant — providing data that supports both hardware validation and simulation fidelity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Direct hands-on experience testing and characterizing actuators, motors, or gearboxes — including operation of dynamometer or motor test stand systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with motor bringup and calibration workflows, with enough firmware and electrical fluency to diagnose calibration and drive faults independently.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong cross-disciplinary debugging ability across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience designing test methods and procedures — including pass/fail criteria and handoff documentation — not just executing pre-written scripts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and motor datasheets.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working in multi-disciplinary hardware teams with fast iteration cycles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable operating at staff level: leading technical workstreams, influencing engineering decisions with data, and mentoring others.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience transitioning test methods from R\u0026amp;amp;D into production or manufacturing environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with humanoid or legged robot actuator systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with thermal modeling and thermal test methods for electric motor systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of motor drive electronics, power electronics, and power stage design margins.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;System identification background: frequency-domain analysis, bandwidth measurement, and dynamic model extraction.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Simulation experience (MuJoCo, Isaac Sim/Lab, etc.) and sim-to-real validation workflows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Docker, scripting, or infrastructure tooling for test automation at scale.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field + 6 years of relevant experience, OR\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;MS in related field + 4 years of relevant experience, OR\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;PhD in related field + 2 years of relevant experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds who can demonstrate equivalent hands-on experience with actuator testing and robotic hardware bringup are strongly encouraged to apply.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are looking for a master visual storyteller—a lead \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Writer/Producer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; who excels at taking complex hardware/deeptech or Robotics and translating them into sharp, cinematic narratives and compelling content. You will serve as the engine of our video strategy, guiding projects seamlessly from initial pitch to final delivery.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;While your core strength lies in creative direction, writing, and production management, you are a true multi-hyphenate: you bring valuable secondary skills in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;video editing\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; and/or \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;stills photography\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. Whether cutting a high-tempo video yourself, capturing striking product photography on set or on location, or collaborating with 3rd-party Motion Graphics for full-scale post-production, you know how to make complex hard tech look dynamic, authentic, and accessible.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Writing \u0026amp;amp; Conceptual Development (Core):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Write, script, storyboard, and pitch high-impact video concepts for product launches, digital campaigns, and narrative brand storytelling.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;End-to-End Producing (Core):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead video projects from ideation to delivery—managing schedules, directing shoots, and coordinating production logistics to ensure high output and brand alignment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cinematography \u0026amp;amp; Directing (Core):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Direct on-set talent (engineers, executives, actors) and serve as a primary visual lead on set, ensuring camera composition and lighting match a premium commercial aesthetic.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Editing \u0026amp;amp; Post-Production (Secondary):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Handle hands-on editing for quick-turn digital cuts, internal updates, and promotional assets, while collaborating with external finishing/motion graphics partners for major campaigns.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Brand \u0026amp;amp; Stills Photography (Secondary):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Capture high-quality product, behind-the-scenes, and environmental photography to support multi-channel marketing efforts alongside video shoots.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional Collaboration:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Partner closely with executive, product, and engineering teams to turn technical robotics breakthroughs into engaging visual narratives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Core Creative \u0026amp;amp; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Staff Wire Harness Engineer, you are the principal technical authority for the \u0026quot;nervous system\u0026quot; of our humanoid platform. You don\u0026#39;t just design harnesses; you define the interconnect architecture that enables Apollo to move, sense, and think. This role requires a rare blend of deep electrical knowledge , mechanical integration, and strategic leadership. You will own the technical roadmap for power and data distribution, ensuring our systems are not only robust but also optimized for mass production and field serviceability.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW219113293 BCX0\u0026quot; lang=\u0026quot;EN-US\u0026quot; data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW219113293 BCX0\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Interconnect Architecture:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Define the top-level electrical distribution strategy for the entire robot, including grounding schemes, shielding architecture, and power/data separation protocols.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Joint-Crossing Lifecycle Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own the technical strategy for harness routing across high-DOF joints. Develop and validate mathematical models for cable life expectancy (millions of cycles) and select materials that survive extreme dynamic environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Standardization \u0026amp;amp; Tooling:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Establish company-wide standards for E-CAD workflows, library management, and drawing requirements. Lead the selection and implementation of enterprise-level harness design software (e.g., Zuken E3, Capital).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cross-Functional System Design:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Act as the primary technical bridge between EE, MechE, and Manufacturing. Lead high-level trade-off analyses regarding connector density vs. serviceability and mass vs. thermal performance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;DfX:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Drive Design for Excellence (DfX) initiatives to reduce harness complexity, part count, and assembly time. Evaluate and qualify advanced techniques like overmolding, ultrasonic welding, and custom busbars.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Root Cause \u0026amp;amp; Reliability:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Lead failure analysis for the most complex system-level electrical issues. Use advanced diagnostic tools and DFMEAs to identify and mitigate \u0026quot;hidden\u0026quot; failure modes in signal integrity or power transients.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Vendor \u0026amp;amp; Supply Chain Strategy:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Partner with Sourcing to vet and manage strategic harness manufacturing partners, ensuring our technical requirements are met during the transition from prototype to high-volume production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mentorship:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers, conducting deep-dive design reviews and fostering a culture of technical excellence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW255534726 BCX0\u0026quot; lang=\u0026quot;EN-US\u0026quot; data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW255534726 BCX0\u0026quot;\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Subject Matter Expertise:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 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Ability to distill complex technical trade-offs into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Industry Standards:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Deep familiarity with IPC-WHMA-620 and related aerospace/automotive quality standards.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW237210167 BCX0\u0026quot; lang=\u0026quot;EN-US\u0026quot; data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW237210167 BCX0\u0026quot;\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Experience:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE, ME, or Robotics with 8+ years of experience in complex electromechanical systems.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; 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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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;s most important problems. 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This is a development role by design, with a path to leading a vertical and broad executive exposure, and it is built for someone who thrives in ambiguity and learns fast.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build models and fact bases for pricing and deal economics, ROI/business cases, market sizing, and use case prioritization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Structure ambiguous questions into hypotheses, test them with data, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain data templates and KPI tracking so insights are repeatable across engagements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Flex across commercial strategy, deal analysis, pricing, and competitive insights based on business priority.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own discrete workstreams end-to-end, such as competitor profiles, pricing inputs, and healthcare value chain mapping.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Connect cross-vertical patterns to sharpen decisions across the Customer Transformation team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support engagements and transformation-led sales cycles with analysis, value sizing, and KPI definition.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prepare leadership and board content; track quarterly KPIs and flag risks early.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Feed engagement learnings into playbooks, pricing, and competitive intelligence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Rotate across one primary and one support vertical (reassessed quarterly) to build range across insights, pricing, delivery, healthcare, and strategy.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;First-principles thinker who structures ambiguous problems, builds models from scratch, and pressure-tests assumptions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong quantitative skills, including advanced Excel/Sheets; SQL or BI a plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to produce executive-ready materials and clear recommendations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exposure to pricing, market sizing, competitive analysis, or customer transformation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Self-starter comfortable switching context and influencing without authority.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Interest in healthcare, manufacturing, or logistics a plus; AI/robotics experience a plus, not required.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;2–4 years of experience in management consulting (Associate to Senior Associate), strategy \u0026amp;amp; operations, BizOps, finance, or a comparable analytical role.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Occasional travel to and within client sites (i.e., factories, hospitals, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; Please, no outside Agency solicitations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4116582004,"name":"Customer Transformation","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4009719004,"name":"HQ","location":"Austin, TX","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app4.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/6227425004/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6218419004?gh_jid=6218419004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5226217004,"location":{"name":"Austin, TX"},"metadata":null,"id":6218419004,"updated_at":"2026-10-28T15:23:36-04:00","requisition_id":"823","title":"Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Contract)","company_name":"Apptronik","first_published":"2026-10-06T15:21:28-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;JOB SUMMARY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a highly motivated Contract Talent Acquisition Recruiter (6-month minimum) to support hiring across the company, spanning both technical and corporate roles. This person will own varied, complex searches from intake through offer acceptance and act as a consultative partner to hiring managers. The ideal candidate is an experienced full-cycle recruiter with a track record in a high-growth environment, a clear and proactive communicator, and a sharp business sense, who can manage multiple searches of differing scope and seniority at once.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with leadership and hiring managers across the company to understand business needs, and advise on hiring strategy, role scoping, timelines, and market realities rather than simply taking requisitions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own a mix of full-lifecycle searches for technical and corporate roles of varying complexity and seniority, from intake through offer acceptance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, referrals, and direct outreach, tailoring the approach to each talent market.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews, assessing skills, experience, and alignment with company values.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Run intake and debrief sessions with hiring managers to define success criteria, calibrate on candidates, and keep searches moving.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage candidate pipelines actively, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring a high-touch, professional experience for every candidate.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Communicate clearly and proactively with hiring managers, interviewers, and the People team, including regular, data-informed updates on pipeline health, risks, and market conditions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Negotiate offers and coordinate pre-employment processes through close.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain accurate data and compliance in our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven success running full-cycle searches across a broad mix of roles, technical and non-technical, in a fast-paced environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Consultative mindset and strong business acumen; able to push back constructively, shape hiring plans, and connect each search to company goals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clear, proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders informed without being chased.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with leadership and cross-functional hiring managers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on sourcing skills and the ability to build your own talent pipeline for niche or competitive roles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Versatile and adaptable; comfortable managing several searches of differing complexity at the same time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Embodies the company values of Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, and Creativity (CHIPC).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience supporting a mix of technical and non technical teams within a product focused company.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience supporting multiple functions and role types at once in a high-growth or startup environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven track record of closing complex, senior-level individual contributor and leadership roles across varied business and technical teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hearing and speech to communicate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*This is a direct hire.\u0026amp;nbsp; 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