Senior Electrical Engineer
Company: Apptronik
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. We operate at the cutting edge of
embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack
to solve some of society'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. JOB SUMMARY We're
looking for experienced Senior Electrical Engineers to drive our
electronics developments for the Apollo humanoid robot. We are
primarily interested in candidates who have developed and released
products to the market in robotics, automotive, medical, personal
electronics, or enterprise spaces. In this job role, you will
develop electronic systems from ideation through design, testing,
and into mass production. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Own the development of complex electronic
components and sub-systems. Design, simulate, implement, and test
multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs. Rapid prototyping of electrical
systems at both system and board levels. Simulate and verify
electronics and electrical system requirements. Generate design
documentation such as schematics, block diagrams, test plans and
procedures, fabrication and assembly drawings. Collaborate closely
with cross-functional teams, including software, mechanical,
thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing. Conduct performance
benchmarking and power analysis to optimize the hardware for
maximum efficiency and thermal management. Develop and execute
comprehensive validation and test plans, design necessary test
fixtures, and execute rigorous testing to confirm compliance with
performance specifications and regulatory standards (e.g., FCC, CE,
UL). Participate in the debugging and root cause analysis related
to hardware and software defect resolution. Drive excellence in
EMI/EMC/SI/PI and DFM/DFA. Own the entire lifecycle of electronics
and electrical systems from initial concept and architecture
definition through design, prototyping, validation, production
release, change requests, and ongoing support. 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. SKILLS AND
REQUIREMENTS: Proven experience in architecting and shipping
electronics products in mass production. Experience with product
lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena. Competent in
CAD tools including Altium or similar tools. Proven experience
designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as
interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build.
Experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex:
LTSpice, PSpice). Excellent communication (verbal & written); will
be expected to develop detailed build assembly instructions and
diagrams. Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills.
Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including the use
of lab equipment. Travel up to 10% within the US and
internationally. Experience with robotics or designing electronics
for lightweight, space-constrained systems is a significant plus.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or
equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field. 4 years of
experience in electrical engineering. NICE TO HAVE: Prior
experience designing electronics for lightweight, space-constrained
systems Experience implementing embedded systems on robots and
troubleshooting hardware Knowledge of emerging technologies such as
AI accelerators or quantum computing is a plus PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on
a computer Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times Vision to read
printed materials and a computer screen Hearing and speech to
communicate Perks: Competitive salary w/ benefits Highly motivating
equity incentive package Flexible work hours policy Professional
development opportunities Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 401k plan
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
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.
Keywords: Apptronik, Austin , Senior Electrical Engineer, Engineering , Austin, Texas
