1X

Technology

HardwareSystemsPrototyper

$200–250k San Carlos, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Hardware Systems Prototyper at 1X. Skills: Hardware systems, Systems prototyping, Electronics, Mechanics. Research state-of-the-art technologies. Evaluate technologies”

What You'll Achieve.

Build real systems quickly; Turn concepts into products; Approach human-level behavior

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Expose hidden constraints; Push performance limits; Understand performance limits

Eligibility Requirements

In-person presence required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Hands-on hardware systems background, Several years of innovative work, Portfolio of side projects, Proficient with manual mill, Familiar with CAM and CNC, Understand additive manufacturing, Design and spin simple PCBs, Fluent using Claude Code, Ownership across full stack, Close the loop running tests

Nice to Have

Exposure to biomechanics, Exposure to cognitive science

What You'll Do.

Research state-of-the-art technologies

Evaluate technologies

Prototype promising concepts

Generate trustworthy data

Turn prototypes into paths

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with engineering; Work closely with materials; Work closely with manufacturing

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