About this role
About the company
Our client is a robotics company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the design and delivery of electromechanical systems for a consumer hardware product, working across mechanical, electrical and firmware disciplines. You will move designs from early prototype through to production-ready units, partnering with software colleagues and vendors along the way.
What you'll do
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Design complete hardware systems, including mechanical CAD, circuit board layouts, cable harnesses and battery management, owning projects from concept to assembly.
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Write and debug firmware for microcontrollers and programmable logic when bringing up new boards.
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Build quick prototypes and refine them into polished, production-ready products.
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Work closely with software and AI colleagues so hardware and software decisions support each other.
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Review teammates' designs, coordinate with outside vendors and contribute to manufacturing processes that can grow with demand.
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Requirements
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What we're looking for
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1 to 5 years of experience in hardware engineering.
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A track record of building physical products or projects from scratch, such as an electric bike or a 3D printer.
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Strong ownership, including leading a complex cross-functional project to completion.
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Experience working across the full hardware stack.
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Ability to design PCBs and mechanical CAD models.
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Proficiency in Python and C or C++, plus firmware and low-level programming experience.
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A degree in electrical, mechanical or aerospace engineering, computer science or mathematics.
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Experience at an early-stage robotics company, research lab or top engineering organization.
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Strong opinions, originality and pride in craft.
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Willingness to work some Sundays from home.
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Benefits
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Compensation and benefits
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Base salary: USD 165,000 to 200,000 per year
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Equity
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Relocation support
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Location and work model
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Palo Alto, CA, United States
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On-site, 5 days per week in office
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Full-time