Apptronik
robotics
StaffElectricalEngineer-PlatformCommunications
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“Staff Electrical Engineer - Platform Communications at Apptronik. Skills: communications hardware architecture, high-speed digital design, communication protocols. Own the communications hardware architecture for next-generation humanoid robot platforms. Design, simulate, and implement high-performance, multi-layer mixed-signal PCBAs focused on high-speed communication interfaces”
What You'll Achieve.
Bringing Apollo to market at scale; Tackling complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production; Ensure high-bandwidth, low-latency, and reliable data transfer
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills
Travel up to 10% within US and internationally, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, At least 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on robotics, automotive, or high-speed consumer electronics, Specialized knowledge in high-speed digital design, Knowledge of robust communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet, Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), and GMSL, Experience with high-speed communication interfaces, Detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams, Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills, Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, Use of lab equipment including high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, TDRs
What You'll Do.
Own the communications hardware architecture for next-generation humanoid robot platforms
and implement high-performance
multi-layer mixed-signal PCBAs focused on high-speed communication interfaces
and validation of components for EtherCAT
Develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams
Ensure high-bandwidth
and reliable data transfer across dynamic robot joints and complex system environments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale
Full 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 are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to own the communications hardware architecture for our next-generation humanoid robot platforms. This role requires specialized knowledge in high-speed digital design and the implementation of robust communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet, Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), and GMSL. You will own the entire lifecycle of critical communication PCBAs and components, ensuring high-bandwidth, low-latency, and reliable data transfer across dynamic robot joints and complex system environments. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Communication Hardware Ownership: Act as the technical authority for the robot's "nervous system." Design, simulate, and implement high-performance, multi-layer mixed-signal PCBAs focused on high-speed communication interfaces. Protocol Mastery: Own the selection, integration, and validation of components for EtherCAT, Ethernet/SPE, and GMSL, etc. Signal Integrity 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 including high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, TDRs). Travel up to 10% within US and internationally EDUC
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