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 Electrical Engineers to develop electronics for the
Apollo humanoid robot. We are looking for candidates who embody our
company values of creativity, humility, integrity, passion, and
curiosity. Robotics is a multidisciplinary domain, and we highly
value strong technical first-principle thinkers with strong
electrical engineering fundamentals in this role. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 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. 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. Provide ongoing support of existing designs. SKILLS AND
REQUIREMENTS: Familiarity with CAD tools including Altium or
similar tools. Proven experience designing, prototyping, and
debugging PCB/PCBAs. Familiarity/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. EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or
equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field. 2 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 , Electrical Engineer, Engineering , Austin, Texas
