Apptronik

Tech / AI / Software

StaffElectricalEngineer-RFI/EMC

austin, texas, united states
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Staff Electrical Engineer - RFI/EMC at Apptronik. Skills: RF communication subsystems, EMI, EMC, electronics development, FCC (Part 15b) and CE radiated and conducted emissions testing, 47 CFR 15.109 and IEC 61000-6 series standards, RF module selection and integration, Triband Wifi (5, 6, 6E, 7), cellular 5G, wifi drivers for IEEE 802.11, antenna integration, RF system performance optimization. own the electronics EMIC design and test strategy. own RF communication subsystems for the Apollo hum”

What You'll Achieve.

bringing Apollo to market at scale; tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better; confirm compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards; optimize the hardware for maximum efficiency and thermal management; meet or exceed industry safety standards

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving and hardware debugging skills; debugging; root cause analysis

Eligibility 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

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field, 8+ years of experience in electronics development, Demonstrated experience taking a product through FCC (Part 15b) and CE radiated and conducted emissions testing, Experience with 47 CFR 15.109 and IEC 61000-6 series standards, Experience with RF module selection and integration, particularly for 2x2 (or 4x4) Triband Wifi (5, 6, 6E, 7), high-throughput/data rate wifi systems, mobile device RF design, cellular 5G (carrier and private), Experience with wifi drivers for IEEE 802.11, Experience with antenna integration, Can inform on antenna selection or design, antenna placement, and interaction of antennas and surrounding materials, Experience with RF system performance optimization (mixed HW / SW / FW configuration), Excellent communication (verbal 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

Nice to Have

Experience with robotics or designing electronics for lightweight, space-constrained systems is a significant plus, RF firmware/software experience, Nvidia Orin NX, Nvidia Orin AGX, Mobile robotics experience is a plus (antennas on robot vacuums or industrial AMRs), Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201

What You'll Do.

own the electronics EMIC design and test strategy

own RF communication subsystems for the Apollo humanoid robot

own the strategy for requirements

and EMC for the electrical systems

Develop and execute comprehensive validation and test plans

design necessary test fixtures

execute rigorous testing to confirm compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards

Own architecture and component selection for RF communication subsystems

and verify electronics and electrical system requirements

and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs

Rapid prototyping of electrical systems at both system and board levels

Design hardware to meet functional safety requirements

Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis

Participate in the debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution

Own the entire lifecycle of electronics and electrical systems from initial concept and architecture definition through design

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with leadership, program management, and cross-functional teams to plan and execute company strategy; Mentor junior and senior engineers

Communication Scope

Excellent communication (verbal will be expected to develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams)

Process & Methodology

program management

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're looking for an experienced staff electrical engineer to own the electronics EMI/EMC design and test strategy as well as RF communication subsystems 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 own the strategy for requirements, design, and testing of RF, EMI, and EMC for the electrical systems in and around Apollo. Responsibilities 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). Own architecture and component selection for RF communication subsystems. Collaborate with leadership, program management, and cross-functional teams to plan and execute company strategy. Innovate by bringing new core technologies, test practices, and processes into electrical engineering developments. Define, simulate, and verify electronics and electrical system requirements. Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs. Rapid prototyping of electrical systems at both system and board levels. Generate design documentation s

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