Staff Electrical Engineer - Platform Communications

1 week ago
Full-time
Lead
DevOps and Infrastructure
Apptronik

Apptronik

Apptronik develops versatile humanoid robots to tackle tasks humans prefer not to do, aiming to reshape existence and enhance universal quality of life.

Aerospace & Defense
51-250
Founded 2015
$23M raised

Description

  • Own the communications hardware architecture for next-generation humanoid robot platforms.
  • Design, simulate, and implement high-performance multi-layer mixed-signal PCBAs for high-speed communication interfaces.
  • Select, integrate, and validate components for EtherCAT, Ethernet/SPE, GMSL, and related protocols.
  • Drive signal integrity and power integrity for multi-gigabit data links and resolve EMI/EMC issues in high-noise robotic environments.
  • Lead the design, prototyping, testing, verification, validation, and benchmarking of communication electronics from concept to production.
  • Create design documentation, including schematics, block diagrams, test plans, procedures, and fabrication and assembly drawings.
  • Collaborate with software, mechanical, thermal, systems, manufacturing, project management, and technical leadership teams.
  • Manage relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services.
  • Mentor junior electrical engineers and guide best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting.
  • Lead debugging, root cause analysis, and cross-functional decision-making for hardware and software defects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on robotics, automotive, or high-speed consumer electronics.
  • Proven experience designing hardware for EtherCAT, Ethernet, GMSL2/3, or FPD-Link.
  • Deep understanding of high-speed digital design principles, including impedance matching, differential signaling, and stack-up design.
  • Experience with product lifecycle management systems such as Arena.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools such as Altium or similar tools.
  • Experience developing and maintaining CAD design rules.
  • Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs and working with manufacturing groups during release and build.
  • Experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools such as LTSpice or PSpice.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment including high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and TDRs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop detailed build assembly instructions and diagrams.
  • Strong problem-solving and hardware debugging skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% within the U.S. and internationally.

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