JOB SUMMARY

As a Staff Platform Engineer, you will define the technical strategy for how our robotics software is built, packaged, and delivered — from a developer's laptop to a walking humanoid robot. You will own the vision and architecture for our C++ build platform, transforming it into a world-class system that scales with a growing engineering organization and an increasingly complex hardware portfolio.

This role goes beyond building great infrastructure — it requires driving alignment across software, robotics, and embedded teams, shaping engineering culture around build reliability and developer velocity, and ensuring that platform investments are tightly coupled to company-wide program milestones. You'll be the technical authority on build systems and developer tooling, operating as a force multiplier that makes every engineer at Apptronik faster and more effective.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Define and own the long-term technical roadmap for the C++ build platform, aligning infrastructure investments with software program timelines and organizational growth
• Architect scalable build infrastructure — including remote caching, remote execution, and cross-compilation for x86, ARM, and Jetson targets — and drive strategic technology decisions through RFCs that gain cross-team alignment
• Set the standards for hermetic, reproducible builds and artifact provenance that become the engineering-wide default
• Own high-performance build environments and the end-to-end artifact lifecycle — from build output through packaging, versioning, and delivery to physical robots
• Architect and optimize CI/CD pipelines at scale; instrument build health metrics and establish SLOs for build performance, CI reliability, and developer iteration speed
• Manage the C++ dependency ecosystem, balancing developer flexibility with reproducibility and long-term maintainability
• Partner with engineering leadership to shape the developer productivity roadmap and advocate for sustained investment in platform infrastructure
• Drive cross-team initiatives to consolidate fragmented build patterns, eliminate toil, and resolve systemic productivity problems that span team boundaries
• Mentor engineers across the organization on build best practices, acting as the go-to technical authority for build systems and developer infrastructure
• Serve as the escalation point for complex, cross-domain issues spanning application code, build systems, containerization, and infrastructure

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Deep expertise with C/C++ and its build ecosystem (e.g., CMake, Bazel, Meson), with the ability to reason about toolchains, linkers, compilers, and build behavior at a systems level
• Proven ability to architect and operate build infrastructure at scale, including CI/CD pipelines, caching systems, and cross-compilation environments
• Strong command of the Linux operating system — including internals, networking, file systems, permissions, and resource management
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash) with an emphasis on building maintainable, production-grade tooling
• Demonstrated experience driving technical strategy beyond your immediate team — through design docs, RFCs, or technical proposals that influenced engineering-wide decisions
• Track record of identifying and solving ambiguous, org-wide technical problems that no single team owns
• Excellent communication skills — ability to translate complex build and infrastructure concepts for diverse audiences and advocate for platform investment to leadership
• Solid understanding of core networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a DevOps, Software Engineering, or Build/Release Engineering role.
• A proven track record of supporting software development teams by building and maintaining reliable infrastructure and effective tooling.

PHYSICAL 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.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Staff Bazel Engineer to build and scale the systems that power how our software is built, tested, and delivered.

Our robotics platform spans multiple languages, platforms, and hardware targets. In this role, you will own and evolve our Bazel-based build infrastructure, enabling fast, reliable, and reproducible builds across a complex system.

You’ll partner closely with software, platform, and robotics teams to ensure our build systems keep pace with rapid development and real-world deployment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Own and evolve the Bazel build system across a multi-language robotics codebase
• Design and implement scalable build infrastructure, including remote caching and remote execution
• Develop and maintain Starlark rules, macros, and toolchains
• Optimize build and test performance across local development and CI environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve build failures, flaky tests, and dependency issues
• Improve developer workflows both locally and on hardware to reduce friction in build and integration processes
• Partner with engineering teams to onboard services and components to Bazel
• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient releases
• Establish and promote best practices for hermetic and reproducible builds
• Collaborate and mentor other engineers on the team.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Deep expertise and a proven track record of architecting, implementing and maintaining Bazel build systems at scale in production environments.
• Mastery of build systems, dependency management, and CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling with the ability to define the long-term strategic vision for the build infrastructure.
• Extensive experience designing, developing and maintaining complex Starlark rules, macros and toolchains to support diverse language ecosystems.
• Proficiency in one or more core programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, Go, Java)
• Demonstrated ability to drive significant improvements in the build and test performance, reliability and developer efficiency across a large, multi- platform codebase.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to solve the most challenging and non-obvious issues within complex, distributed build environments
• Strong technical leadership and influence skills, capable of driving alignment and adoption of best practices across multiple cross-functional engineering teams and actively mentoring junior and senior engineers.

Preferred:

• Experience with remote execution systems (e.g., Bazel RBE, Buildbarn, BuildFarm)
• Familiarity with robotics systems, embedded software, or hardware/software integration
• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of hermetic builds and reproducible systems

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• At least 8+ years of experience in software engineering, build systems, or developer infrastructure, including hands-on experience with Bazel

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a seasoned Staff Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple product lines and engineering organizations. As a Staff Technical Program Manager, you will set the strategic direction for how programs are planned and executed, drive alignment between executive stakeholders and engineering leadership, and shape the technical and operational frameworks that enable Apptronik to deliver humanoid robots at scale. You will mentor other program managers, influence org-wide priorities, and serve as a trusted partner to engineering leaders in navigating the most ambitious and highest-risk initiatives in the business.

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking a SimOps Engineer to architect and maintain the large-scale simulation infrastructure required for Apollo, our general-purpose humanoid robot. In this role, you will apply high-fidelity simulation rigor to humanoid robotics, managing the lifecycle of virtual environments used for locomotion, dexterous manipulation, and synthetic data collection. You will build the scalable frameworks and automated pipelines that allow our teams to perform system-level optimization and reliability analysis, ensuring that virtual testing accurately mirrors the real-world physical performance of Apollo.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Humanoid Simulation Frameworks: Architect and implement scalable, highly-available simulation frameworks. These should support high-fidelity humanoid dynamics, including complex joint interactions and balance controllers, while enabling domain randomization and synthetic data generation.
• HPC & Cloud Orchestration: Deploy and manage High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters (e.g., GCP, on-prem) to enable sub-24-hour turnaround for massive, ad-hoc simulation requests and parallelized training workloads.
• Metrics & Visualization: Establish robust observability and monitoring to provide insight into simulation health, utilization, and performance.
• Custom Tooling: Develop specialized tools and dashboards (e.g., using Python, Grafana, FastAPI, or Dash) to visualize complex simulation results that require custom interaction or specialized plotting.
• Automated Data Pipelines: Create automated pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) simulation data for large-scale training and performance benchmarking.
• CI/CD & Sim-in-the-loop Testing: Establish CI/CD pipelines for automated code generation and Simulation-in-the-Loop performance benchmarking to catch regressions early in the development cycle.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Robotics Simulation: Expertise in tools such as IsaacSim/IsaacLab, MuJoCo, Gazebo, Omniverse.
• Monitoring & Dashboards: Proficiency with tools like Grafana for infrastructure and telemetry visualization.
• High-Performance Computing: Demonstrated experience managing GPU-accelerated HPC clusters on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS/GCP) or on-prem systems.
• Programming Proficiency: Advanced Python or C++ skills; experience with web frameworks for building internal research tools is a plus; experience with ROS/ROS2 is a plus.
• Automation: Hands-on experience with GitLab, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions for automating software builds and simulation testing.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Comfort deploying IaC using tools like Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Ansible, Docker.
• System Optimization: Proven ability to conduct system-level optimization for complex robotic architectures to identify high-performance hardware/software solutions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional, full-time experience in simulation or infrastructure engineering, with a track record of improving simulation through automation. 

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead large cross-functional teams through a full product lifecycle. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will orchestrate the integration of various engineering disciplines to help develop and drive program plans. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ownership: Own programs end-to-end. Identify resource requirements and be accountable for executing on company goals and roadmap. Challenge assumptions and foster a results-driven culture.
• Orchestration: Partner directly with engineering teams to execute solutions and adapt quickly when priorities shift. Coordinate across multiple functions including engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance to keep all stakeholders aligned and informed.
• Planning: Create and communicate clear paths to success. Develop schedules, define milestones, and maintain execution plans that keep programs on track.
• Communication: Proactively communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders. Clearly articulate requirements, goals, and milestones across teams.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• System-Level Product Development Leadership – Experience managing complete hardware + software product life cycles from concept through deployment and scaled production.
• Hands-On Technical Partnership – Proven ability to work closely with engineering teams on architectural decisions, interface definition, and complex technical problem-solving — not just schedule management.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) - Demonstrated success transitioning products from prototype to manufacturing, including DFM/DFA considerations. 
• Cross-Disciplinary System Integration – Proven experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, firmware, product, software, and AI/ML teams to deliver fully integrated, sophisticated systems. 
• Program Execution & Results Orientation – Track record of driving measurable outcomes, managing critical path and interdependencies, and delivering against company roadmap goals.
• Deployment & Commercialization Readiness – Experience supporting system integration and scaling hardware/software platforms. 
• Influence in Resource-Constrained Environments – Ability to align product and engineering teams, prioritize effectively, and execute successfully in fast-paced, limited-resource settings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering or Applied Physics required
• 5+ years of experience in program management or engineering management, including leading cross-functional teams in both hardware and software
  • Preferred: Experience in robotics
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering

PHYSICAL 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.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to own and maintain the deployment of our cloud-based infrastructure to customer sites. In this role, you will work closely with our Applications Engineers, IT, and software teams to ensure the smooth deployment of our solution which collects training data and deploys models to real-time robotic systems. Providing a reliable framework will accelerate progress integrating Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics Model to humanoid robot hardware.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partnering with customers and Applications Engineers to remove roadblocks to deployment success
• Writing and fixing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm, Ansible)
• Developing and maintaining code in Python / Typescript
• Troubleshooting networking, performance, and security challenges
• Collaborating with  engineering and product teams to shape improvements
• Responding to outages, participating in on-call rotations and traveling occasionally to customer sites to support deployment and integration

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong communication skills, customer empathy and flexibility to adapt
• Hands-on Linux systems engineering and networking experience
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Helm, Ansible)
• Development experience in Kubernetes / Python / Typescript / C++
• Experience creating intuitive and high-utility dashboards and vizualizations (Grafana)
• Integrating real-time monitoring and alerting (eg PagerDuty)
• Takes initiative and seeks ownership of the end-to-end infrastructure solution
• Willingness to travel as needed for client support

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional, full-time experience building and maintaining reliable, scalable systems.

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

At Apptronik, we are building humanoid robots that require an operating system as sophisticated and resilient as their hardware. As a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer, you will own the entire Linux platform ecosystem. You aren't just "using a build tool"; you are architecting a custom distribution from the ground up to ensure our robots are performant, secure, and field-ready.

Your mission is to manage the full lifecycle of the OS: from factory provisioning and secure imaging to real-time kernel tuning and reliable OTA updates. You will ensure that every cycle of the CPU is optimized for our control loops and that our fleet remains stable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Custom OS Architecture & Distribution:

• Architect and maintain a custom, production-grade Linux distribution using Yocto, Buildroot, or an equivalent professional build system.
• Demonstrate complete ownership of the OS layers, managing the relationship between the bootloader, kernel, board support packages (BSPs), and user-space libraries.
• Develop and maintain a highly repeatable and well-documented build process that serves as the single source of truth for all robot compute modules.

Hardware Enablement & Performance Optimization:

• Perform low-level kernel configuration and tuning to meet the strict latency requirements of humanoid robotics.
• Implement core isolation and process priority optimization to ensure critical control loops have deterministic access to resources.
• Optimize the OS footprint and resource utilization (CPU, memory, and I/O) to maximize the efficiency of our Nvidia Jetson (Jetpack) and AMD64 platforms.
• Integrate and debug hardware drivers for peripherals, including Bluetooth (BlueZ), Wi-Fi, and specialized robotics sensors.

Platform Resilience, Provisioning & Updates:

• Factory & Provisioning: Architect the workflows for initial device provisioning, including secure boot initialization, disk partitioning, and factory imaging processes.
• OTA Strategy: Own the end-to-end Over-the-Air (OTA) update architecture (A/B atomic updates) using frameworks like Mender, RAUC, or SWUpdate.
• System Stability: Implement OverlayFS or similar union-mount strategies to create a resilient, "unbreakable" system that supports read-only roots and safe factory resets.

Platform Security & Hardening

• Hardware Root of Trust & Secure Boot: Architect and implement end-to-end Secure Boot chains (from BootROM to Kernel) using TPM 2.0 or Secure Enclaves to ensure only authenticated firmware and OS images execute on the robot.
• System Hardening & Isolation: Implement Linux Security Modules (LSMs) such as SELinux or AppArmor to enforce mandatory access controls; utilize cgroups and namespaces to isolate critical robotics processes from non-critical telemetry.
• Cryptographic Infrastructure: Manage the lifecycle of device identity and cryptographic keys; oversee disk encryption (dm-crypt/LUKS)

Infrastructure & Tooling:

• Own the CI/CD pipeline for OS image generation, ensuring that builds are automated, tested, and traceable.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the platform architecture, build environment, and flashing procedures.
• Develop specialized diagnostic tools (Python/Bash) for system monitoring and field troubleshooting.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• OS Construction: Proven ability to build a custom Linux distribution from scratch. You must understand how to manipulate every layer of the rootfs and toolchain.
• Build System: Experience Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Buildroot, or equivalent professional-grade embedded build environments.
• Kernel & Performance Tuning: Experience with PREEMPT_RT, core isolation (isolcpus), and tuning Linux for real-time robotics or industrial control.
• Nvidia Ecosystem: Deep familiarity with Nvidia Jetson hardware, including L4T, Jetpack SDK, and flashing utilities.
• Resiliency Engineering: Hands-on experience with OverlayFS, partition management, and fail-safe OTA update mechanisms.
• Security Engineering: Hands-on experience with LUKS disk encryption, TPM 2.0 integration, and managing PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) for embedded devices.
• Hardware Interfacing: Experience debugging hardware protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB) and wireless stacks (Bluetooth/BlueZ).
• Documentation & Process: A disciplined approach to documentation and creating repeatable engineering processes.

Preferred:

• Experience with "Modern DevOps" (Containerized build environments, GitLab CI, or automated hardware-in-the-loop testing).
• Knowledge of Secure Boot, disk encryption, and TPM integration.
• Knowledge of real time operating systems
• Programming experience in C++ and Python.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Embedded Linux or Systems Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience shipping and maintaining a custom Linux OS on high-complexity physical hardware.

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to define and implement the security posture for our humanoid robotic deployments. In this role, you will own the unified security strategy for hybrid operations, ensuring that Apollo’s data and control systems remain secure across both cloud environments and on-premise customer sites. You will be responsible for safeguarding the infrastructure that collects sensitive training data and manages real-time robotic systems, focusing on data encryption, secure remote access, and robust identity management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Unified Security Strategy: Develop and maintain a comprehensive security framework that spans hybrid cloud and on-premise industrial environments.
• Data Encryption: Investigate and implement end-to-end encryption for data at rest and in transit, specifically protecting robotic telemetry and video training data.
• Access Control: Design and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and modern authentication protocols (e.g., OIDC, SAML) across the fleet and developer platforms.
• Secure Remote Access: Establish secure, auditable remote access solutions for engineers to troubleshoot robots at customer sites without compromising facility network integrity.
• Network Security: Troubleshoot and harden networking configurations, addressing performance and security challenges in complex industrial environments.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Audit and secure infrastructure deployments using tools like Terraform, Helm, and Ansible.
• Incident Response: Participate in on-call rotations and respond to security-related outages or vulnerabilities.
• Compliance & Auditing: Work closely with customer IT teams to ensure Apptronik's solution meets stringent enterprise security and safety requirements

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Security Expertise: Proven experience with encryption standards, RBAC, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems.
• Systems Engineering: Hands-on Linux systems engineering and networking experience.
• Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform, Helm, and Ansible.
• Cloud & Containers: Development experience in Kubernetes and managing security within containerized environments.
• Programming: Proficiency in Python or Go for building security tooling and automation.
• Communication: Strong communication skills and customer empathy to navigate facility-specific security restrictions.
• Ownership: A self-starter who takes initiative and seeks ownership of the end-to-end security solution.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience building and maintaining reliable, scalable, and secure systems.
• Technical Background: Demonstrated experience in distributed systems security and cloud-native infrastructure

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking a Robotics Test Engineer to join the Software Integration & Test (RSIT) team. In this role, you will write the automated tests that verify Apollo's software at the integration layer, partner with senior engineers on defect investigations, and help grow the regression coverage that keeps each release safer than the last. You will work hands-on with our pytest-based test infrastructure, HIL benches, and the broader RSIT platform to turn software-level requirements into verifiable tests. This is a role designed for someone who wants to grow into deep expertise in robotics test engineering, with mentorship from senior teammates and meaningful ownership of test suites from day one.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Test Authoring: Write automated integration, contract, and ICD conformance tests in pytest against software-level requirements, with clear pass/fail signals that feed the release gate.
• Defect Investigation: Partner with senior engineers on root-cause investigations for CI failures, escaped defects, and stochastic issues, building familiarity with debugging tools (sanitizers, log analysis, MCAP playback) over time.
• Regression Coverage: Convert defects into permanent regression tests, ensuring every escape becomes a new automated check in the gate.
• HIL Test Execution: Run and maintain test suites on hardware-in-the-loop benches, capture data, and report results into the team's dashboards and result reporting systems.
• Test Suite Maintenance: Keep existing test suites healthy: triage flaky tests, update fixtures as the stack evolves, and improve readability and reliability of test code.
• Requirements Engagement: Read software-level requirements and Systems Validation plans, ask clarifying questions, and surface ambiguity or untestable language to senior teammates and Systems Engineering.
• Tooling Feedback: Serve as an active customer of the RSIT platform, surfacing friction in CI, dashboards, or release tooling so the Release & Integration team can improve developer experience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with stack engineers, firmware engineers, and senior RSIT teammates to understand the systems being tested and produce verification that reflects how those systems actually behave.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Programming: Working proficiency in Python, including ability to write clean, maintainable test code and small utility scripts. Comfort reading C++ to understand the systems under test.
• Test Frameworks: Hands-on experience with pytest or an equivalent framework (unittest, Google Test, JUnit), including fixtures, parameterization, and test organization.
• Linux Comfort: Day-to-day fluency on the Linux command line, including basic systemd, log inspection, file system navigation, and shell scripting.
• Version Control: Solid Git fundamentals, including branching, pull requests, and code review participation.
• Debugging Mindset: Demonstrated curiosity and persistence in tracking down bugs, including willingness to read code in unfamiliar parts of the stack to understand a failure.
• Communication: Ability to write clear bug reports, test documentation, and pull request descriptions. Comfort asking questions and surfacing blockers early.
• Learning Orientation: Eagerness to grow into deeper expertise in robotics, real-time systems, and verification engineering through mentorship, code review, and hands-on work.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Exposure to ROS or ROS2.
• Experience with CI/CD systems (Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) as a user.
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop testing or other forms of hardware-integrated software verification.
• Experience with observability tools (Grafana, Loki, Prometheus) as a consumer of dashboards and logs.
• Background in robotics, autonomous systems, aerospace, or another hardware-integrated domain through coursework, internships, or prior roles.
• Familiarity with sanitizer tooling (ASan, TSan, UBSan) or other dynamic analysis approaches.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• 2-4 years of professional experience in software development, test engineering, or a related discipline. Strong internship and project experience may substitute for a portion of this requirement.
• Experience writing or maintaining automated tests in a production codebase is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY 

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven on-site Contract Recruiter (6-month minimum) to support our diverse hiring needs across Corporate, Operations, and GTM (Go-to-Market) functions. This role will be heavily focused on sourcing, screening, and coordinating the hiring process for a wide range of roles including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and People Ops, with the flexibility to support technical engineering pipelines as needed. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in full-cycle recruiting within a high-growth environment, a sharp eye for business acumen, and the ability to pivot between different functional areas with ease.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partner with leadership and hiring managers across GTM, Operations, and Corporate teams to deeply understand business requirements and develop targeted hiring strategies.
• Source qualified candidates for a variety of roles using various channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, and active outreach within functional communities (e.g., Sales, Logistics, Finance).
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews, vetting candidates for functional expertise, cultural alignment, and relevant industry experience.
• Flex into technical recruiting pipelines (Hardware, Software, or R&D) during peak periods to assist the engineering team with sourcing and initial vetting.
• Manage candidate pipelines actively, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring a high-touch, professional experience for all applicants.
• Manage applicant tracking system (Greenhouse) data entry and compliance with a high degree of accuracy.
• Provide regular, data-driven updates to hiring managers and the People team on recruiting activity, pipeline health, and market conditions for competitive business talent.
• Assist with negotiating offers and coordinating pre-employment processes for all non-technical and business-side hires.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends across the broader tech and hardware landscape, including GTM benchmarks and operational best practices.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Proven success in hiring for diverse business functions (Sales, Marketing, Operations, or Finance) in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen; ability to understand different department goals and how they contribute to the company’s overall hardware and product strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with executive leadership and cross-functional hiring managers.
• Strong interest and hands-on capability in sourcing and building your own talent pipeline for niche or competitive business roles.
• Versatile and adaptable; comfortable shifting focus from a Marketing role one day to a Manufacturing or Technical role the next.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby).
• Embodies the company values of Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, and Creativity (CHIPC).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 2+ years focused on GTM, Operations, or Corporate functions within a technology or hardware company.
• Experience managing recruitment processes in a high-growth or startup environment where "flexing" across departments is required.
• Proven track record of closing senior-level individual contributor and leadership roles across non-technical business units.

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking an Integration Engineer to join our Fleet Connect team. As we scale the deployment of Apollo at customer sites, you will be the primary engineer responsible for integrating humanoid robotic systems into live production facilities. Your role is to bridge the gap between our advanced software stack and traditional industrial automation. You will ensure seamless communication between Apollo, hardware safety systems (e.g., PLCs, light curtains), and enterprise management software (WMS/ERP). You will be instrumental in creating the workflows and interfaces that allow our robots to navigate, execute tasks, and report health metrics within complex, dynamic environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Industrial Automation: Link robotic platforms to traditional automation systems, including PLCs and hardware safety systems such as light curtains and emergency stops.
• Enterprise Software Orchestration: Facilitate job and work orchestration by integrating with customer ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) via REST APIs or message brokers.
• Workflow Development: Design and implement intuitive interfaces and workflows for facility mapping, map annotation, labeling, and work ingestion queues.
• Fleet Coordination: Develop and maintain systems for coordinating and monitoring robot job progress, navigation, and scheduling.
• Metrics & Monitoring: Implement robust monitoring solutions (e.g., Grafana, MQTT) to track and report on fleet health and performance metrics.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex robot integration issues, debugging hardware-software interfaces in real-time environments.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Interface with UI/UX, systems, software, hardware, and applications teams to deliver features that satisfy system-wide requirements.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Programming Proficiency: Expertise in Python, C++ or TypeScript.
• Industrial Protocols: Hands-on experience with OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus TCP for PLC and safety system integration.
• Enterprise Integration: Experience interfacing with REST APIs, MQTT, AMQP, or Kafka for WMS/ERP connectivity.
• Messaging & Internal Comms: Proficiency with gRPC and Protocol Buffers for low-latency distributed communication.
• User Interface & Experience: Track record of collaboration with UI/UX designers and end-users to iterate on intuitive dashboards and control interfaces.
• Version Control: Demonstrated competence with Git or version control of distributed systems.
• Infrastructure Tools: Familiarity with Linux, Docker, and containerization technologies.
• Fleet Management: Prior experience in human-AMR planning, task allocation, and multi-agent coordination.
• System Design: Strong understanding of distributed execution and software design patterns.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional, full-time experience building and maintaining reliable, scalable systems.
• Experience architecting workflow definitions for autonomous systems and/or integrating robotics systems into production environments.

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking a Full-Stack Software Lead to lead the technical direction and delivery of the Interface team within Fleet Connect. In this role, you will guide the design and execution of the software systems that connect Apollo to customer workflows, operational dashboards, and enterprise infrastructure. You will combine hands-on development with technical leadership, partnering closely with product, applications, hardware, systems, and UX teams to deliver reliable, scalable software into live production environments. Your work will shape both the architecture of the Interface platform and the engineering practices that enable the team to execute effectively.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Technical Leadership: Set the architectural direction for the Interface platform; review designs and code, establish engineering standards, and guide implementation across frontend, backend, and integration layers.
• Execution Leadership: Partner with product and program stakeholders to translate roadmap priorities into executable plans, unblock delivery risks, and ensure the team ships high-quality software on a predictable cadence.
• Team Development: Mentor engineers through design reviews, technical coaching, and structured feedback, helping raise the team’s technical depth and execution quality.
• Full-Stack Development: Contribute directly to the development of operator-facing web applications and backend services that support fleet management, robot monitoring, and production operations.
• API and Integration Design: Architect and build REST APIs and gRPC services that interface with the robotics platform, customer WMS and ERP systems, and internal data pipelines.
• Industrial Automation: Lead integration efforts with customer automation systems including PLCs, hardware safety systems, and messaging infrastructure used in live production facilities.
• Reliability and Quality: Own software quality across the Interface product by driving test strategy, observability, maintainability, and operational readiness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with UI/UX, systems, hardware, applications, product, and deployment teams to deliver features that satisfy system-wide requirements and customer needs.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Programming: Expert-level proficiency in Python and TypeScript; experience with C++ is a plus.
• Frontend: Strong track record with React or equivalent modern frontend frameworks, including component-based architecture and state management patterns.
• Backend: Demonstrated expertise designing REST APIs, microservices, and gRPC or Protocol Buffers based services for distributed systems.
• Industrial Protocols: Hands-on experience with OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus TCP for PLC and safety-system integration.
• Enterprise Integration: Experience interfacing with REST APIs, MQTT, AMQP, or Kafka for WMS, ERP, or adjacent enterprise workflows.
• Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud platforms, Kubernetes, Docker, and the operational considerations of deploying software into production environments.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading small engineering teams or owning technical direction for a product area while remaining hands-on.
• Version Control: Demonstrated competence with Git and distributed development workflows.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with fleet management, task allocation, or multi-robot coordination systems.
• Prior experience in a Tech Lead, Staff Engineer, or equivalent capacity in robotics, automation, logistics, or industrial software.
• Experience partnering closely with UI/UX teams and incorporating user feedback into product decisions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8-10+ years of professional, full-time experience building and shipping production software systems, including significant full-stack or distributed systems work.
• 2+ years leading technical direction for a team or product area.
• Experience deploying software into robotics, automation, logistics, or other operationally complex environments is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking a Software Engineer - Full-Stack to join our Interface team within Fleet Connect. In this role, you will build the operator-facing software and backend services that support real-time monitoring, control, and coordination of Apollo across customer deployments. You will work closely with senior engineers, UI/UX, and cross-functional partners to deliver reliable, intuitive software that helps customers operate robotic systems effectively in production environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and maintain frontend and backend features for fleet management, robot operations, and customer-facing monitoring workflows.
• Build dashboards and service integrations that surface robot state, job progress, system health, and operational metrics in real time.
• Contribute to backend APIs and data flows that connect Apollo’s software stack with fleet coordination services and customer enterprise systems.
• Implement data storage and retrieval patterns that support fleet telemetry, job history, and operational reporting.
• Work with UI/UX partners to translate workflows and wireframes into polished, responsive interfaces for operators and deployment teams.
• Support software quality through code reviews, testing, debugging, and iterative improvement based on internal and customer feedback.
• Collaborate across software, systems, hardware, applications, and deployment teams to deliver features that work reliably in production settings.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Programming: Proficiency in Python or TypeScript, with working experience in both preferred.
• Frontend: Experience with React or a comparable modern frontend framework for building responsive user interfaces.
• Backend: Familiarity with REST APIs, service-oriented backend development, and common messaging patterns.
• Databases: Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL; familiarity with additional data stores is a plus.
• Infrastructure: Exposure to cloud platforms, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern software deployment practices.
• Version Control: Demonstrated competence with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Software Quality: Experience with unit or integration testing and familiarity with CI/CD principles.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers.
• Familiarity with industrial automation protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus TCP, or EtherNet/IP.
• Prior exposure to fleet management, multi-robot coordination, or operator-facing industrial software.
• Experience integrating with WMS or ERP systems through APIs or message brokers.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional, full-time experience building and maintaining reliable software systems.
• Experience working in agile development environments is desirable.

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join our Data Platform team. In this role, you will build and maintain the backend systems that ingest, organize, and serve the robotic telemetry, sensor, and training data used across model development, fleet analytics, and operational reporting. You will work at the intersection of robotics, cloud infrastructure, and machine learning, ensuring data is reliable, well-governed, and accessible across both cloud and hybrid deployment environments. Your work will provide critical infrastructure for improving Apollo in development and in production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design and maintain backend data services and pipelines for ingesting, processing, and serving telemetry, sensor, and training data generated across development and deployed fleets.
• Build robust batch and streaming data workflows that integrate on-robot data sources, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems.
• Develop internal APIs and platform tooling that enable machine learning, robotics, and software teams to access trusted data efficiently and securely.
• Establish data quality, lineage, and governance practices that improve confidence in datasets used for model training, analytics, and operational decision-making.
• Monitor and optimize storage systems, database performance, and resource utilization to meet scalability, throughput, and latency requirements.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, robotics engineers, SRE, and security teams to deliver production-ready data infrastructure.
• Support secure deployment patterns including encryption, access controls, and reliable operation across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Stay current on data engineering practices, distributed systems design, and emerging technologies relevant to robotics and machine learning platforms.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Programming: Strong proficiency in Python; experience with Go for backend service implementation is preferred.
• Data Engineering: Experience with real-time and batch pipeline frameworks such as Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or comparable technologies.
• Databases: Strong command of relational databases such as PostgreSQL and familiarity with NoSQL stores; experience with time-series data is a plus.
• Cloud and Infrastructure: Proficiency with cloud platforms and hands-on experience with infrastructure tooling such as Terraform, Helm, or Ansible.
• Containerization: Experience with Kubernetes and Docker for deploying and scaling backend and data services.
• Security: Familiarity with encryption, RBAC, and secure service-to-service or user-to-service data access patterns.
• Monitoring: Experience building observability dashboards and alerting for data pipelines and platform services.
• API Design: Experience building REST APIs or gRPC services for data access, integration, and internal platform use.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, data platforms, or machine learning infrastructure.
• Familiarity with time-series data stores such as InfluxDB or TimescaleDB for telemetry-heavy workloads.
• Experience with data catalog, lineage, or governance tooling.
• Knowledge of streaming architectures and event-driven systems in production environments.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional, full-time experience in data engineering, backend engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience building data pipelines or platform infrastructure used to support machine learning, analytics, or AI workflows.

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) – Operations serves as a strategic partner to operational leaders across field services, production/manufacturing, operations, IT, facilities, and supply chain functions. This role supports a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a large hourly workforce and distributed teams, driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement, operational effectiveness, and workforce productivity. The Senior HRBP balances strategic partnership with hands-on execution, ensuring HR programs and practices align with business objectives while maintaining compliance and fostering a positive employee experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with Operations leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, workforce planning, and productivity targets 
• Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce optimization, and labor models (hourly, shift-based, field teams) 
• Support leaders in driving performance, accountability, and team effectiveness 

Employee Relations & Workforce Management

• Act as the primary HR contact for employee relations issues across hourly and salaried populations 
• Conduct investigations and provide recommendations on disciplinary actions, terminations, and conflict resolution 
• Coach managers on effective communication, performance management, and employee engagement 
• Ensure consistent application of policies across multiple locations and teams 

Performance & Talent Management

• Drive performance management processes including goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews 
• Identify talent gaps and partner with leaders on development and succession planning 
• Support high-volume environments with scalable talent strategies 

Engagement & Culture

• Analyze engagement data (pulse surveys, turnover trends, absenteeism) and implement action plans 
• Partner with leaders to build a strong culture of accountability, inclusion, and safety 
• Support change management efforts across operational teams 

Compliance & Policy

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (especially related to hourly workforce, overtime, and scheduling) 
• Partner with legal and leadership on risk mitigation and policy interpretation 
• Maintain knowledge of wage and hour regulations, leave policies, and workplace safety considerations 

Operational HR Execution

• Support onboarding, workforce ramp-up/down, and seasonal hiring needs 
• Partner closely with recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and immigration (if applicable) 
• Drive consistency in HR processes across field and site-based teams 

Data & Analytics

• Leverage HR metrics (turnover, headcount, productivity, time-to-fill) to inform decision-making 
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and workforce outcomes 

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Experience supporting hourly and distributed workforces 
• Strong employee relations and investigation experience 
• Knowledge of labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and compliance requirements 
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive change in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills 
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification a plus.
• Experience in a startup or fast-growing company is a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 
• 5–8+ years of HR experience, with strong exposure to operations, manufacturing, field services, or similar environments 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an early-career Simulation Engineer to join our growing Simulation team as a generalist contributor. This is an opportunity to learn humanoid simulation across its full breadth — from physics and contact modeling through scene authoring, asset pipelines, and developer tooling — while contributing to multiple ongoing initiatives at once.

You will work across several of the team's focus areas, with near-term emphasis on supporting our dexterous-hand simulation work. As we hire a senior owner for the Dexterity domain, you will help build the foundational infrastructure they will grow into, and over time develop depth in the area where your interests and the team's needs align best.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Dexterity Foundations: Build and maintain hand collision geometry (primitive decomposition, mesh cleanup). Author evaluation scenes and dexterity benchmarks in Isaac Lab / Isaac Sim from specifications. Run sim-to-real comparison experiments and produce comparison reports.
• Design-Time Simulation: Contribute to the CAD-to-simulation pipeline — kinematic graph extraction, collision geometry, mass and inertia property handling. Run design-space exploration experiments per protocols defined by senior team members.
• Robot Description & Asset Pipeline: Help maintain canonical robot models — joint limits, inertias, collision properties. Build and maintain regression tests and validation tooling for the robot assets the rest of the org depends on.
• Production Platform Contributions: Contribute to the simulation platform's tooling, examples, CI infrastructure, and developer documentation. Triage user-reported issues and help unblock other teams using the platform.
• Team Contributions: Own onboarding docs and example scenes that help new engineers get productive on the platform — your perspective as the newest team member is a real asset here.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Must-Have

• 0–2 years of professional software engineering experience (strong internship or research project experience qualifies)
• Strong Python skills
• Solid fundamentals: rigid body dynamics, linear algebra, spatial math, programming
• Coursework or project experience with robotics simulation, computational geometry, or computer graphics
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to work across multiple domains rather than specializing immediately

Nice-to-Have

• Hands-on experience with Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Gazebo, or equivalent simulator (coursework or projects count)
• Familiarity with USD, URDF, MJCF, or other robot/scene description formats
• Exposure to mechanical engineering, robot hardware, or sim-to-real workflows
• Some C++ exposure
• Internship or research experience in robotics, gaming, or graphics

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. MS welcome but not

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY 

We are seeking a Staff Simulation Engineer to be the sole owner of dexterous hand simulation at Apptronik.

This is a high-autonomy, high-impact individual contributor role. You will define how hands are represented in simulation — from contact geometry and physics fidelity all the way through sim-to-real validation — and you will be the authoritative technical voice across Mechanical Design, Controls, and Hardware whenever simulation of the hand is in scope. There is no team beneath you, but your work directly unblocks multiple teams.

Core mandate: make simulation a reliable predictor of physical hand behavior, and own that standard end-to-end.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contact Dynamics & Physics Fidelity: Own the accuracy of contact simulation for high-DOF robotic hands. Model and tune contact parameters — stiffness, damping, friction, restitution — against real hardware measurements. Develop and maintain hand-specific collision geometry (primitive decomposition, mesh optimization) to ensure simulation contact behavior matches physical interaction.

Sim-to-Real Validation: Design and execute systematic sim-to-real validation workflows. Run side-by-side comparisons of grasping stability, fingertip contact forces, and joint behavior between simulation and hardware. Drive iterative parameter calibration using real sensor data — encoders, F/T sensors, tactile arrays — until simulation predictions are quantifiably reliable

Sensor & Actuator Modeling: Build accurate models of the hand's sensing and actuation systems within simulation — including tactile sensor response, actuator dynamics (compliance, backlash), and encoder noise characteristics.

Evaluation Scene Construction: Design and implement evaluation environments and dexterity benchmarks in Isaac Lab / Isaac Sim. Own the physical property modeling — contact materials, object mass/inertia, surface textures — required for high-fidelity task simulation.

Asset Pipeline: Contribute to CAD-to-USD conversion workflows as needed — collision mesh generation, joint limit extraction, kinematic parameter import. This is infrastructure support, not a primary focus.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Must-Have

• 4+ years of hands-on robotic simulation experience (Senior); 7+ years (Staff)
• Experience with robotic hands or high-DOF manipulators
• Demonstrated experience with contact-rich simulation — not just kinematics and trajectory playback
• Experience with physics parameter identification (sysid) or domain randomization pipelines
• Proven ability to operate as a domain owner: setting technical direction, making independent architectural decisions, and driving cross-functional alignment through expertise
• Strong Python skills; C++ a plus
• Solid fundamentals: rigid body dynamics, contact mechanics, collision geometry, spatial math
• Hardware-grounded: experience running sim-to-real comparisons with real sensor data

Nice-to-Have

• Deep working knowledge of Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or equivalent modern robotics simulator
• Familiarity with tactile sensing or F/T sensor integration in simulation
• USD proficiency: composition arcs, layers, stages
• Background in teleoperation or motion retargeting

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

As a Senior Technical Product Manager - Software Platform, you will focus on driving the product vision, ensuring seamless execution across the complex hardware/software divide, and translating market demands into user oriented, executable product roadmaps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Own and maintain the software platforms roadmap: scope, sequencing, and feature priorities.
• Drive technical definitions to focus on performance and fleet-wide observability.
• Support selection of data protocols and task prioritization methodologies on embedded systems.
• Define and prioritize use cases based on business impact, feasibility, and customer needs.
• Ensure that product development efforts align with real-world economic value for users.
• Synthesize insights from user research, customer meetings, usage data, and sales feedback into a strategy that delivers business objectives and customer benefits.
• Translate product strategy into actionable engineering requirements using PRDs, user stories, and visual workflows to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Support product marketing initiatives, partner relationships, and other opportunities to accelerate the adoption of your products.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated experience in embedded system software development.
• Subject matter expertise in high performance middleware enabling the processing and manipulation of sensor data. 
• Analytical skills enabling performance tracking and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience managing messaging protocols supporting sensor fusion on embedded platforms.
• Experience with software running on real-time operations systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to translate technical insights into business impact.
• You make decisions in uncertainty, prioritizing velocity over perfection
• You prioritize user feedback, promoting that voice to internal teams.

• NICE TO HAVE:

  • Experience with autonomous robots or autonomous vehicles.
  • Background in controls, sensor fusion, video analytics.
  • Background implementing or developing AI/ML on hardware.
  • Experience in working with customers in light and heavy duty industrial environments
  • Experience with functional safety on autonomous systems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of experience in product management, or engineering roles.

PHYSICAL 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 

JOB SUMMARY

As a Senior Technical Product Manager - Software Platform, you will focus on driving the product vision, ensuring seamless execution across the complex hardware/software divide, and translating market demands into user oriented, executable product roadmaps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Own and maintain the software platforms roadmap: scope, sequencing, and feature priorities.
• Drive technical definitions to focus on performance and fleet-wide observability.
• Support selection of data protocols and task prioritization methodologies on embedded systems.
• Define and prioritize use cases based on business impact, feasibility, and customer needs.
• Ensure that product development efforts align with real-world economic value for users.
• Synthesize insights from user research, customer meetings, usage data, and sales feedback into a strategy that delivers business objectives and customer benefits.
• Translate product strategy into actionable engineering requirements using PRDs, user stories, and visual workflows to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Support product marketing initiatives, partner relationships, and other opportunities to accelerate the adoption of your products.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated experience in embedded system software development.
• Subject matter expertise in high performance middleware enabling the processing and manipulation of sensor data. 
• Analytical skills enabling performance tracking and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience managing messaging protocols supporting sensor fusion on embedded platforms.
• Experience with software running on real-time operations systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to translate technical insights into business impact.
• You make decisions in uncertainty, prioritizing velocity over perfection
• You prioritize user feedback, promoting that voice to internal teams.

• NICE TO HAVE:

  • Experience with autonomous robots or autonomous vehicles.
  • Background in controls, sensor fusion, video analytics.
  • Background implementing or developing AI/ML on hardware.
  • Experience in working with customers in light and heavy duty industrial environments
  • Experience with functional safety on autonomous systems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of experience in product management, or engineering roles.

PHYSICAL 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 

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our team as part of our Humanoid product ecosystem. As a Field Service Engineer at Apptronik, you will be responsible for daily robot and system operation, repairs, maintenance, and spare parts management at both Apptronik and customer facilities. This role is primarily focused on maintaining high uptime on robotic systems, documenting performance, tracking fleet reliability, and training other team members. You will work closely with cross-functional teams providing feedback on how to implement this new system, improve the design, and integrate it with various other technologies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Report daily status of robots and connected equipment (at Apptronik and customer sites)
• Perform all activities related to system bring-up, troubleshooting, emergent service, preventative maintenance, and spare parts management
• Document processes, work instructions, user manuals, troubleshooting guides, knowledgebase articles, FAQ’s, training plans, and any other materials needed to maximize system uptime
• Create status reports, dashboards, Pareto charts, and other analyses to show key metrics
• Record and document system performance, issues, and suggestions for improvement
• Travel to customer sites as necessary to perform system repairs, maintenance, and training
• Support the integration of the fleet management platform with customer WMS, WES, and MES to enable deployment in customer facilities
• Define requirements, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely customer support in close partnership with systems engineering and product management
• Champion best practices in customer support, ensuring high standards of field service, scalability, and reliability
• Collaborate with product, project, and engineering teams to support the design and implementation of scalable and resilient systems

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Track record of owning all aspects of spares, repairs, and maintenance on early stage products
• Problem-solving in high pressure situations at customer facilities against stringent SLA’s
• Solid understanding of automation equipment, fleet management systems, IoT, and related technologies
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to present to company senior leadership and customer representatives
• Be an agent of change, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work alone or in a cross-functional team setting
• Collaboration with product and engineering on Design for Serviceability analyses
• International travel likely; passport highly desired
• Travel up to 50% may be required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (engineering, robotics, computer science, etc.) or equivalent experience
• Proven Experience (2+ years minimum, 5+ years preferred) in servicing and maintaining complex electro-mechanical systems (robotics and automation a plus)
• Experience with command line interface on PC systems
• Familiarity with software systems, especially Linux, R-Viz, Plot Juggler, and ROS
• Familiarity with Jira Service Management for issue ticketing, reporting, and tracking
• Experience in deploying and integrating cloud-based platforms with warehouse and manufacturing management systems highly desired
• Experience soldering (through hole and surface mount) a plus
• Experience training others (company and customer personnel) a plus
• Experience operating in a VR environment a plus
• Familiarity with Unity or other video game engines and SteamVR is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 25-45 pounds at times
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate
• International travel likely; passport highly desired
• Travel up to 50% may be required

JOB SUMMARY

As a Real-Time Controls Intern, you will play an active role in the development of the software that enables Apollo to move and interact with the world. You will contribute to the Real-Time Controls team by helping build and test the software layers that bridge high-level commands with physical hardware execution. This role is designed for a student or researcher eager to apply their knowledge of physics and programming to a production-grade humanoid robot, ensuring our systems perform reliably in real-world human environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development and testing of real-time C++ software modules that drive robot motion.
• Assist in the integration of sensor data and firmware feedback into the core control loops.
• Help implement and validate mathematical models used for robot limb positioning and movement.
• Contribute to the software interfaces that translate high-level behavioral goals into executable robot tasks.
• Gather and analyze performance data from both physical hardware and simulation environments.
• Write unit tests and maintain clear documentation for software features to ensure system stability.
• Participate in team code reviews and contribute to a collaborative, agile development process.
• Represent and lead with Apptronik's core values: CHIPC - Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, Creativity.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Foundational C++: Basic understanding of Modern C++ (e.g., classes, memory management, and OOP principles).
• Scripting: Proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, or testing.
• Physics & Math Foundations: Solid understanding of Newtonian physics (forces, torques) and linear algebra (vectors, matrices, and coordinate systems).
• Robotics Basics: Familiarity with standard robot components like actuators, encoders, and IMUs.
• Development Tools: Experience with Git for version control and comfort working in a Linux environment.
• Collaborative Mindset: Strong communication skills and a desire to solve complex problems within a multidisciplinary team.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience through personal projects or academic research projects focused on robotics, motion, or physical simulation.

PHYSICAL 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.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Compute Engineer to lead the design and implementation of the next-generation compute solution for our humanoid robot platform. In this pivotal role, you will be the technical lead responsible for architecting a compute solution that meets our most demanding requirements for real-time performance, sensor bandwidth, and, most critically, functional safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the architectural design of the robot's next-generation compute solution, from high-level system architecture to component-level selection.
• Define and validate compute requirements based on the needs of complex robotics algorithms, including motion control, perception, and AI tasks.
• Develop a robust and scalable solution capable of handling high-bandwidth data from a wide array of sensors
• Design for functional safety from the ground up, implementing redundant systems, fail-safe mechanisms, and diagnostic features to meet or exceed industry safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software, electrical, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration of the compute solution with the overall robot platform.
• Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis to optimize the compute stack for maximum efficiency and thermal management.
• Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer high-speed PCBs for integration of advanced System-on-Modules (SoMs) like NVIDIA Orin.
• Lead efforts in high-speed signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis, modeling, and validation.
• Knowledge of compute and processor power requirements, power trees, PMICs, and power sequencing.
• Drive the selection and qualification of critical components, including SoMs, memory, storage (NVMe/eMMC), high-speed interconnects, and peripheral interfaces.
• Develop comprehensive validation and test plans (DVT/PVT), design necessary test fixtures, and execute rigorous testing to confirm compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards (e.g., FCC, CE).
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and robotics compute hardware to inform future design decisions.
• Own the entire lifecycle of complex compute hardware systems, from initial concept and architecture definition through design, prototyping, validation, production release, and ongoing support.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior and senior engineers on best practices for complex hardware design and troubleshooting.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in architecting and shipping complex, high-performance compute solutions for robotics, autonomous systems, or similar applications.
• Deep understanding of functional safety principles and standards (e.g. IEC 61508) and experience with safety-critical design.
• Expertise in a variety of compute platforms, including but not limited to, NVIDIA Jetson, Intel, and other high-performance embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS), multi-core processing, and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN).
• Experience with sensor bandwidth management and high-speed data transfer.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to engineering.
• Experience with humanoid robotics is a significant plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded systems or robotics compute design.

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

We're looking for highly motivated and talented engineers with hands-on experience and a passion for robotics to join our team. Specifically, we seek a Mechanical Engineer with proven capabilities in electric actuation design – electric motors, drivetrains, electromechanical packaging, joint/mechanism design, and testing to support the development of our next-generation humanoid robotics system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead detailed design and analysis of actuators (rotary and linear)
• Guide junior engineers to improve their designs
• Collaborate with a small cross-disciplinary team of engineers
• Participate in creative brainstorming for concept generation
• Conduct engineering analysis to drive design decisions
• Compare concepts via iterative design, prototype, assembly, and test
• Perform analysis (FEA, etc.) to optimize and validate design
• Create GD&T-informed drawings, a Bill of Material, and procurement documentation
• Produce assembly instructions and finalize project documentation
• Participate in pilot build of your designs
• Perform DVP&R to ensure design meets requirements
• Iterate on design to harden for scalability and DFMA

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Mastery of engineering fundamentals / first principles
• High proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and testing mechanical components.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• The ability to multi-task and manage conflicting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Great team player able to perform within a dynamic start-up environment
• Knowledge of kinematics, structures (statics), dynamics, joints/mechanisms, and electromechanical packaging optimization

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 6+ years in development of actuation and/or robotic systems or similar

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Autonomy team at Apptronik, you will design and deploy learning-driven, mission-level autonomy systems that enable humanoid robots to operate robustly in real-world human environments. Your work focuses on the coordination, execution, and adaptation of robot behaviors using learning-based approaches rather than hand-authored task planners.

You will build the software that allows humanoid robots to reason over goals, adapt to dynamic environments, and execute complex missions by integrating outputs from perception, navigation, manipulation, and control systems. This role sits at the intersection of autonomy research and production engineering, with a strong emphasis on real-world deployment, robustness, and scalability.

You will collaborate closely with Perception, Navigation, Controls, Reinforcement Learning, and Platform teams, and help shape Apptronik’s long-term autonomy strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design and implement mission-level autonomy systems for humanoid robots, focusing on learning-based decision making and behavior execution.
• Develop policy execution, monitoring, and coordination layers that integrate learning-based components with classical robot subsystems.
• Build autonomy frameworks that support adaptive behavior, generalization across tasks, and robustness to uncertainty and environmental variation.
• Implement recovery, fallback, and safety mechanisms around learning-based autonomy to ensure reliable real-world operation.
• Define and maintain clean interfaces between autonomy, perception, navigation, manipulation, and control systems.
• Collaborate with Reinforcement Learning teams to integrate trained policies into real-time robot software stacks.
• Develop infrastructure for telemetry, logging, evaluation, and replay to understand and debug autonomy behavior.
• Validate autonomy systems in simulation and on physical humanoid robots, closing the loop from research to deployment.
• Contribute to autonomy architecture, code quality, CI/CD pipelines, and long-term maintainability.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the autonomy organization.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong proficiency in modern C++ and working knowledge of Python in Linux environments.
• Experience integrating learning-based policies (e.g., reinforcement learning, imitation learning, foundation-model-based policies) into real robot systems.
• Solid understanding of robotics systems, including:
  • State representation and estimation interfaces
  • Interaction between autonomy, perception, navigation, and control
  • Real-time and distributed software systems
• Experience deploying autonomy software on physical robots, including debugging and tuning under real-world constraints.
• Familiarity with ROS 2, message-passing architectures, and modular robot software design.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals: testing, CI/CD, code reviews, documentation, and system reliability.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with humanoid robots, mobile manipulators, or legged robotic systems.
• Hands-on experience with reinforcement learning or learning-based control for robotics.
• Familiarity with foundation models for robotics (e.g., vision-language-action models, multimodal policies).
• Experience designing safe wrappers, monitors, or supervisors around learning-based systems.
• Contributions to open-source robotics, autonomy, or ML infrastructure.
• Experience working in fast-paced robotics startups or deploying systems into production.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• MS, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience developing robot autonomy or learning-based robotic systems.

PHYSICAL 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

The Role

As a Staff Wire Harness Engineer, you are the principal technical authority for the "nervous system" of our humanoid platform. You don't just design harnesses; you define the interconnect architecture that enables Apollo to move, sense, and think. This role requires a rare blend of deep electrical knowledge , mechanical integration, and strategic leadership. You will own the technical roadmap for power and data distribution, ensuring our systems are not only robust but also optimized for mass production and field serviceability.

Responsibilities

• Interconnect Architecture: Define the top-level electrical distribution strategy for the entire robot, including grounding schemes, shielding architecture, and power/data separation protocols.
• Joint-Crossing Lifecycle Leadership: Own the technical strategy for harness routing across high-DOF joints. Develop and validate mathematical models for cable life expectancy (millions of cycles) and select materials that survive extreme dynamic environments.
• Standardization & Tooling: Establish company-wide standards for E-CAD workflows, library management, and drawing requirements. Lead the selection and implementation of enterprise-level harness design software (e.g., Zuken E3, Capital).
• Cross-Functional System Design: Act as the primary technical bridge between EE, MechE, and Manufacturing. Lead high-level trade-off analyses regarding connector density vs. serviceability and mass vs. thermal performance.
• DfX: Drive Design for Excellence (DfX) initiatives to reduce harness complexity, part count, and assembly time. Evaluate and qualify advanced techniques like overmolding, ultrasonic welding, and custom busbars.
• Root Cause & Reliability: Lead failure analysis for the most complex system-level electrical issues. Use advanced diagnostic tools and DFMEAs to identify and mitigate "hidden" failure modes in signal integrity or power transients.
• Vendor & Supply Chain Strategy: Partner with Sourcing to vet and manage strategic harness manufacturing partners, ensuring our technical requirements are met during the transition from prototype to high-volume production.
• Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers, conducting deep-dive design reviews and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE, ME, or Robotics with 8+ years of experience in complex electromechanical systems. 
• Subject Matter Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of High-Speed Data and High-Power  distribution within a single, space-constrained harness.
• Dynamic Routing: Proven track record of designing harnesses for high-cycle dynamic applications (robotics, aerospace gimbals, or automotive doors/hatches).
• E-CAD Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Zuken E3.series, Siemens Capital, or SolidWorks Electrical, including database management and automated report generation.
• Physics-Based Design: Deep understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation, shielding effectiveness, and thermal derating of conductors in bundled configurations.
• Communication: Ability to distill complex technical trade-offs into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
• Industry Standards: Deep familiarity with IPC-WHMA-620 and related aerospace/automotive quality standards.
  
  

PHYSICAL 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

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 such as schematics, block diagrams, test plans and procedures, fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Design hardware to meet functional safety requirements, implementing redundant systems, fail-safe mechanisms, and diagnostic features to meet or exceed industry safety standards.
• Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis to optimize the hardware for maximum efficiency and thermal management.
• 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, prototyping, validation, production release, change requests, and ongoing support.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers.
• Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services.

Qualifications

• 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 & written); 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.
• Experience with robotics or designing electronics for lightweight, space-constrained systems is a significant plus.
• Nice-to-have: 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.

PHYSICAL 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

Job Summary

We're looking for experienced electrical engineers to drive our electronics developments for the wheelbase of the Apollo humanoid robot. We are primarily interested in candidates who have developed autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and automated guided vehicles (AGV). In this job role, you will own electronic systems from ideation through design, testing, and into mass production. 

Responsibilities

• Own the wheelbase electrical architecture from high-level system concept to PCBA design.
• 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 such as schematics, block diagrams, test plans and procedures, fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Design hardware to meet functional safety requirements, implementing redundant systems, fail-safe mechanisms, and diagnostic features to meet or exceed industry safety standards.
• Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis to optimize the hardware for maximum efficiency and thermal management.
• 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).
• Participate in the debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution.
• Drive excellence in EMI/EMC/SI/PI and DFM/DFA.
• Own the entire lifecycle of electronics and electrical systems from initial concept and architecture definition through design, prototyping, validation, production release, change requests, and ongoing support.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers.
• Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in electronics development.
• Experience with AMRs, AGVs, motor drives, power distribution boards, power bus protection, communication protocols (Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, etc.), and wiring harnesses.
• Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena.
• Competent in CAD tools including Altium or similar tools.
• Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build.
• Extensive experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex: LTSpice, PSpice).
• Excellent communication (verbal & written); 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.
• Experience with robotics or designing electronics for lightweight, space-constrained systems is a significant plus.
• Nice to have - subject matter expertise in the following areas: power electronics, battery and charger development, high-speed digital or compute carrier board design, functional safety, compliance, or DFx.

PHYSICAL 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 

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Staff Test Engineer – Actuation to own the design validation and NPI test process for Apptronik's custom actuator systems. This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary role spanning mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software testing — requiring someone who can independently drive actuator characterization and validation from initial bringup through design verification, and build the test methods and automation that transfer to test ops as programs move into production.

You will design and execute actuator test campaigns, develop robust bringup and calibration workflows, diagnose hardware issues across the full electromechanical stack, and deliver validated, well-documented test processes that are ready for handoff. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and controls engineers — connecting test data to root-cause analysis and hardware design improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actuator Bringup & Calibration: Lead the bringup process for new actuator hardware — including firmware deployment, motor and encoder calibration, and functional verification. Develop documented, repeatable procedures that can be transferred to test ops for production use.
• Design Validation Testing: Plan and execute design validation campaigns to characterize actuator performance across the operating envelope. Tests span mechanical (e.g., efficiency, stiffness, backlash, life), electrical (e.g., peak current, thermal limits, drive performance), and system-level (e.g., positional accuracy, off-axis loading, effort production) domains.
• Test Method Development for Production: Design and validate the production test methods used during NPI — including test scripts, post-processing, pass/fail criteria, and operator documentation — then hand off to the test ops team with the tooling and training needed to run them at scale.
• Test Automation & Data Infrastructure: Build Python-based test automation, data pipelines, and analysis tools that enable repeatable, scalable validation across multiple actuator types and hardware revisions.
• Test Equipment Operation: Operate and configure dynamometer, benchtop, and custom test setups. Manage fixture configurations and load motor modes across different actuator and gearbox variants.
• Cross-Stack Root-Cause Analysis: Diagnose actuator performance issues spanning firmware, electrical, and mechanical domains using structured, data-driven reasoning. Provide clear, actionable feedback to design teams.
• System Identification: Apply system identification techniques to characterize actuator dynamics — including inertia, friction, bandwidth, and torque constant — providing data that supports both hardware validation and simulation fidelity.
• Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and controls engineers. Communicate test results, failure modes, and recommendations clearly to engineering and program leadership.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications

• Direct hands-on experience testing and characterizing actuators, motors, or gearboxes — including operation of dynamometer or motor test stand systems.
• Experience with motor bringup and calibration workflows, with enough firmware and electrical fluency to diagnose calibration and drive faults independently.
• Strong cross-disciplinary debugging ability across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains.
• Proficiency writing production-grade Python for test automation, data analysis, and post-processing.
• Demonstrated experience designing test methods and procedures — including pass/fail criteria and handoff documentation — not just executing pre-written scripts.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and motor datasheets.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary hardware teams with fast iteration cycles.
• Comfortable operating at staff level: leading technical workstreams, influencing engineering decisions with data, and mentoring others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with humanoid or legged robot actuator systems.
• Familiarity with thermal modeling and thermal test methods for electric motor systems.
• Knowledge of motor drive electronics, power electronics, and power stage design margins.
• System identification background: frequency-domain analysis, bandwidth measurement, and dynamic model extraction.
• Experience transitioning test methods from R&D into production or manufacturing environments.
• Simulation experience (MuJoCo, Isaac Sim/Lab, etc.) and sim-to-real validation workflows.
• Docker, scripting, or infrastructure tooling for test automation at scale.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field + 6 years of relevant experience, OR
• MS in related field + 4 years of relevant experience, OR
• PhD in related field + 2 years of relevant experience.

Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds who can demonstrate equivalent hands-on experience with actuator testing and robotic hardware bringup are strongly encouraged to apply.

PHYSICAL 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.

Job Summary

We're looking for an experienced Staff Electrical Safety Engineer to drive our electrical safety and compliance strategy 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 for the electrical systems in and around Apollo.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical requirements, design processes, and test strategy to ensure Apollo meets system- and product-level requirements.
• Review system electrical architecture and PCBA designs for safety, compliance, and industry best practices. Ensure proper creepages, clearances, wire sizing, components, and protection methods are followed.
• Develop documentation and perform calculations associated with HARA, DFMEA, MTTFd, FIT, DC, and PFH.
• Collaborate with leadership, program management, and cross-functional teams to plan and execute company strategy.
• Define, simulate, and verify electronics and electrical system requirements.
• Design, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs.
• Design hardware to meet functional safety requirements, implementing redundant systems, fail-safe mechanisms, and diagnostic features to meet or exceed industry safety standards.
• Rapid prototyping of electrical systems at both system and board levels.
• Generate design documentation such as schematics, block diagrams, test plans and procedures, fabrication and assembly drawings.
• 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., UL, TÜV).
• 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, prototyping, validation, production release, change requests, and ongoing support.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers.
• Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in electronics development.
• Demonstrated experience in product safety and compliance including one or more ISO 13849-1, IEC 61508, IEC 60204-1, IEC 61800-5-1, IEC 62368-1.
• Demonstrated experience taking a product through compliance testing with UL/TÜV/etc.
• Experience with mobile robotics standards UL3100, ISO 3961-4.
• Experience designing PCBAs and systems for ESD, hi-pot, creepages and clearances on PCBAs and enclosure.
• Experience debugging electronics and systems with compliance testing fails.
• Competent in CAD tools including Altium or similar tools.
• Extensive experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex: LTSpice, PSpice).
• Excellent communication (verbal & written); 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.
• Experience with robotics or designing electronics for lightweight, space-constrained systems is a significant plus.
• Nice to have - experience with UL 2271, IEC 62619, or UN38.3.
• Nice to have - subject matter expertise in the following areas: power electronics, motor drive, battery and charger development, high-speed digital or compute carrier board design, or DFx.

PHYSICAL 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 

The Role

Apptronik is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical lead for Apollo’s lower body. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the hip, leg, knee, ankle, and foot assemblies.

You will own the complete lifecycle—architecture, design, integration, and verification—of the lower body stack. This position requires deep expertise in locomotion kinematics, dynamic stability, and high-load structural design. You will lead the development of systems that must deliver human-like mobility, absorb high-energy impacts, and maintain durability across millions of cycles in real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Locomotion Design

• Lower Body Ownership: Define the mechanical architecture for the hips, legs, knees, ankles, and feet. Lead trade-off studies between power density, range of motion (ROM), stability, and energy efficiency.
• Locomotion Performance: Architect systems that enable stable walking, running, lifting, and recovery from disturbances (e.g., slips, trips, and falls). Balance dynamic performance with robustness and safety.
• Mass Distribution & Stability: Optimize mass placement and inertia to improve balance, agility, and whole-body coordination.

Complex Mechanism Design

• High-Performance Joints: Drive the design of multi-DOF joints (hip, knee, ankle) capable of high torque output and high cycle life while maintaining precision and backdrivability where needed.
• Shock & Impact Management: Design structures and mechanisms that absorb and dissipate energy during foot-ground contact and high-impact events (e.g., stepping off ledges, falls).
• Structural Integrity: Lead the design of the lower body load path to support full robot mass and dynamic loads using advanced materials and topology optimization.

Ground Interface & Mobility

• Foot & Contact Design: Develop feet and contact interfaces that provide traction, compliance, and adaptability across varied terrains.
• Actuation Integration: Partner closely with controls and actuation teams to ensure mechanical designs support force control, impedance control, and dynamic motion planning.

Integration & Reliability

• Subsystem Integration: Lead integration of actuators, sensors , and structural elements within tight mechanical envelopes.
• Cable & Harness Routing: Architect robust routing strategies through high-flex joints (hips, knees, ankles), ensuring multi-million cycle reliability and maintainability.
• Environmental Robustness: Ensure designs meet requirements for ingress protection (IP), thermal performance, and durability in real-world operating conditions.

Verification & Leadership

• DVT Ownership: Define and execute the Design Verification Test (DVT) plan for the lower body, including fatigue testing, impact testing, and long-duration lifecycle validation.
• Failure Analysis: Lead root cause investigations for field or lab failures related to wear, fatigue, or performance degradation.
• Technical Mentorship: Conduct deep-dive design reviews, establish best practices for dynamic robotic systems, and mentor engineers across experience levels.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a 8+ years of experience in mechanical design of complex robotic systems, with a focus on legged systems or high-load dynamic mechanisms.
• Drive Through Influence: Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority. Strong track record of driving system-level decisions.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Demonstrated experience designing multi-axis robotic legs, exoskeletons, or comparable high-DOF dynamic systems.
• Locomotion & Dynamics: Deep understanding of kinematics, dynamics, and control considerations for legged locomotion.
• Structural & Fatigue Design: Expertise in designing for high-cycle fatigue, impact loading, and durability.
• Packaging Mastery: Strong experience integrating actuators, sensors, and structures in compact, high-performance systems.
• CAD Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA).
• Education: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

Apptronik is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical lead for Apollo’s lower body. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the hip, leg, knee, ankle, and foot assemblies.

You will own the complete lifecycle—architecture, design, integration, and verification—of the lower body stack. This position requires deep expertise in locomotion kinematics, dynamic stability, and high-load structural design. You will lead the development of systems that must deliver human-like mobility, absorb high-energy impacts, and maintain durability across millions of cycles in real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Locomotion Design

• Lower Body Ownership: Define the mechanical architecture for the hips, legs, knees, ankles, and feet. Lead trade-off studies between power density, range of motion (ROM), stability, and energy efficiency.
• Locomotion Performance: Architect systems that enable stable walking, running, lifting, and recovery from disturbances (e.g., slips, trips, and falls). Balance dynamic performance with robustness and safety.
• Mass Distribution & Stability: Optimize mass placement and inertia to improve balance, agility, and whole-body coordination.

Complex Mechanism Design

• High-Performance Joints: Drive the design of multi-DOF joints (hip, knee, ankle) capable of high torque output and high cycle life while maintaining precision and backdrivability where needed.
• Shock & Impact Management: Design structures and mechanisms that absorb and dissipate energy during foot-ground contact and high-impact events (e.g., stepping off ledges, falls).
• Structural Integrity: Lead the design of the lower body load path to support full robot mass and dynamic loads using advanced materials and topology optimization.

Ground Interface & Mobility

• Foot & Contact Design: Develop feet and contact interfaces that provide traction, compliance, and adaptability across varied terrains.
• Actuation Integration: Partner closely with controls and actuation teams to ensure mechanical designs support force control, impedance control, and dynamic motion planning.

Integration & Reliability

• Subsystem Integration: Lead integration of actuators, sensors , and structural elements within tight mechanical envelopes.
• Cable & Harness Routing: Architect robust routing strategies through high-flex joints (hips, knees, ankles), ensuring multi-million cycle reliability and maintainability.
• Environmental Robustness: Ensure designs meet requirements for ingress protection (IP), thermal performance, and durability in real-world operating conditions.

Verification & Leadership

• DVT Ownership: Define and execute the Design Verification Test (DVT) plan for the lower body, including fatigue testing, impact testing, and long-duration lifecycle validation.
• Failure Analysis: Lead root cause investigations for field or lab failures related to wear, fatigue, or performance degradation.
• Technical Mentorship: Conduct deep-dive design reviews, establish best practices for dynamic robotic systems, and mentor engineers across experience levels.

Physical 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 

The Role

Apptronik is seeking a Staff Perception Hardware Engineer to serve as the execution leader for Apollo’s perception hardware systems. While others may draw the block diagrams, you are the engineer responsible for making sure the physical hardware actually works, scales, and ships.

At the Staff level, you will tackle the most complex, multi-disciplinary bottlenecks in the perception stack. You will lead the hands-on integration, aggressive troubleshooting, and physical validation of high-performance cameras, complex optics, and multi-gigabit data links on a moving, vibrating humanoid. You will act as the "boots-on-the-ground" technical authority, leading cross-functional engineering efforts through critical design phases, system bring-up, custom hardware development, ISP tuning, and manufacturing deployment to ensure Apollo perceives the world with unmatched clarity.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End System Execution: Lead the physical integration of the robot’s visual perception stack. Drive the transition from prototype designs to fully validated, production-ready camera assemblies, ensuring all FOV, thermal, and mechanical stability targets are met on the physical hardware.
• Custom Module Development & Vendor Execution: When off-the-shelf components fall short, define the electrical, optical, and mechanical specifications for custom sensor modules. Drive external optical vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs) through the build process, ensuring strict adherence to Apptronik’s standards.
• Custom Bring-Up & Validation Plans: Architect and own the comprehensive bring-up, DVT (Design Verification Testing), and End-of-Line (EOL) test plans for all custom-built sensor modules, ensuring they are rigorously validated before they ever integrate into the humanoid platform.
• Hands-on ISP Tuning & IQ Validation: Take ownership of the image quality (IQ) on the actual robot. Perform deep, hands-on ISP tuning (auto-exposure, white balance, tone mapping) in real-world environments to ensure the camera data satisfies both the strict requirements of machine learning models and the low-latency needs of human teleoperators.
• High-Speed Bring-up & Deep Debugging: Lead the electrical bring-up and validation of the multi-gigabit video backbone (e.g., GMSL2/3, FPD-Link). Serve as the ultimate escalation point for complex, system-level EMI/EMC debugging, using high-speed oscilloscopes and analyzers to track down frame drops and signal integrity issues across dynamic robot joints.
• Synchronization Execution: Implement and rigorously measure the hardware-level synchronization across cameras, LiDAR, and IMUs. Prove out sub-microsecond timing accuracy on the physical robot using oscilloscopes and custom test fixtures to guarantee pristine data for visual-inertial odometry (VIO).
• Calibration & Fixture Deployment: Design, build, and deploy the physical calibration fixtures and algorithms used to align the optical system. Troubleshoot and resolve complex intrinsic/extrinsic drift issues, ensuring the calibration process scales reliably from the R&D lab to the factory floor.
• Cross-Functional Adjudication (DfX): Act as the technical adjudicator in the lab between Industrial Design (ID), Mechanical, and Thermal teams. Drive physical testing and prototyping to resolve conflicts between Apollo's iconic A-surface aesthetics, sensor FOV constraints, and thermal dissipation needs.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead complex, cross-functional problem-solving efforts to resolve critical "line-down" or "launch-blocking" hardware bugs. Mentor senior and junior engineers in the lab, establishing a culture of rigorous physical testing and root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience: Master or Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of hands-on experience integrating and shipping complex vision hardware systems for robotics, autonomous vehicles, or advanced AR/VR platforms.
• Shipped Product Focus: A proven track record of taking complex perception hardware—including custom-defined sensor modules—from the breadboard phase all the way through DVT and into mass production.
• Vendor Management: Proven experience working directly with optical vendors, CMOS manufacturers, and CMs to define, build, and test custom camera or sensor modules.
• Hands-On Troubleshooting Mastery: Expert-level proficiency with high-end lab equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, TDRs). You have a "sixth sense" for tracking down ground loops, EMI noise, and intermittent signal integrity issues.
• Deep Optical & Image Physics: Deep practical understanding of CMOS sensor tuning, optical lens artifacts (flare, ghosting, distortion), and how to physically mitigate them within tight mechanical enclosures.
• System-Level Math & Calibration: Mastery of the linear algebra and 3D geometry underlying multi-camera arrays, stereo baselines, and visual-inertial sensor fusion, with the ability to write scripts (Python/C++) to validate these models on real hardware.
• Drive Through Influence: Exceptional ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders (Software, ID, and ME) without direct reporting authority, using empirical data from the lab to drive decisions.
• Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where "perfect" is the enemy of "shipped," knowing exactly when a design is robust enough for the real world.

PHYSICAL 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 

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Firmware Engineer with an interest in developing software for Battery Management Systems (BMS), robot communications, and sensing in robotic systems.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and testing of BMS firmware, robot communication systems, and real-time feedback control systems. You will also support hardware bring-up activities, develop and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) tests, and contribute to system integration, validation, and debugging as embedded devices come online.

These embedded systems are core components that enable robots, including humanoids and mobile manipulators, to perform meaningful work across a wide range of applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to develop the next generation of robotic platforms
• Lead cradle-to-grave development of Battery Management Systems (BMS), robot communications firmware, and sensing systems, including design validation
• Develop and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing to validate system performance and reliability
• Design and implement fault detection, fault injection, and recovery mechanisms for safety-critical systems
• Manage over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates for embedded systems deployed on robotic platforms
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to bring up robot power distribution and sensing systems from prototype through production

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong fundamentals in microcontrollers and battery systems
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and hands-on experience working with an RTOS
• Understanding of distributed computing, multithreaded, and multi-process system design and debugging
• Experience with industrial control systems, industrial robotics, or process automation
• Experience developing in C and C++ for TI C2000 microcontrollers
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Linux; familiarity with Python, Docker, and Git
• Experience working in Agile teams, including participation in sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviews
• Strong hardware debugging skills using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics (Altium Designer preferred) and hardware datasheets
• Experience with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, EtherCAT, Ethernet, UART, RS485, and CAN
• Familiarity with safety-critical embedded system design standards (e.g., ANSI/RIA R15.06, MISRA)
• Experience managing firmware deployments for fielded products

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant industry experience (excluding academic training) developing production-grade embedded software

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is building Apollo, one of the world’s most advanced humanoid robots. As we scale from prototype to fleet deployment, we need a high-level technical leader to ensure our hardware remains resilient in the real world.

As a Staff Integration Engineer, you are the "Connective Tissue" of our engineering organization. You will lead a high-stakes, cross-disciplinary task force—spanning Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), and Wire Harness engineering—to diagnose systemic issues, drive rigorous Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement permanent corrective actions across our Apollo fleet.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Cross-Disciplinary Leadership: Lead a dedicated team of ME, EE, and Harness engineers. You aren't just managing tasks; you are providing the technical vision to solve problems that sit at the intersection of these disciplines.
• Systemic Root Cause Analysis: Spearhead deep-dive investigations into fleet-wide failures. Whether it’s a signal integrity issue in a high-density harness or a thermal fatigue failure in a joint actuator, you drive the path to "Why."
• Corrective Action & Implementation: Own the lifecycle of hardware improvements. This includes drafting Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), validating fixes in the lab, pushing design to production, and overseeing the rollout of retrofits to the Apollo fleet.
• Fleet Telemetry & Diagnostics: Partner with software and data teams to utilize robot telemetry. You will define the monitors and error codes needed to catch integration "drift" before it leads to downtime.
• Design Feedback Loop: Act as the primary bridge between Field Operations and R&D. You will translate field failures into actionable design requirements for the next generation of humanoid hardware.
• Reliability:  Proactively initiate and lead improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and increased uptime.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• The "Generalist" Edge: You are an expert in one field but can speak the "language" of all three (ME, EE, Harness).
• Problem Solving: Expert-level experience with RCA methodologies (Fishbone, 5 Whys, 8D, FMEA).
• Proven experience sustaining hardware products throughout their lifecycle, including failure analysis, board-level debugging, and collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams. Proven ability to identify recurring issues, drive root cause analysis, and implement design or process improvements to enhance system reliability and reduce field failures.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in hardware integration, systems engineering, or robotics. You have a proven track record of bringing order to chaos in complex electromechanical systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to perform physical tasks throughout the workday, including extended periods of sitting, and some standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 15 pounds as required
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, warehouses, offices, and other facility spaces
• Vision and hearing sufficient to safely perform job duties and communicate effectively

Employer: Apptronik, Inc.

Location: 11701 Stonehollow Drive, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758 (May work from home on a hybrid schedule within commuting distance of the Austin, TX office. Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel to various unanticipated client sites.)

Duties:

Deliver state-of-the-art planning and controls algorithms on high performance humanoid robot hardware. Characterize and improve the quality of robot locomotion and manipulation. Collaborate with Autonomy, Perception, and other teams to enable a broad range of robot behaviors. Implement rigorous unit and integration testing of control algorithms and implementation. Maintain comprehensive and accurate architecture and design documentation. Deliver reliable software through code reviews, continuous integration, and automated testing.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in a related occupation with the following: implementing high-performance model-based or model-free controls of dynamic robots; troubleshooting hardware including high torque electric motors, cameras and LiDAR sensors for robot perception, end-effector for grasping and manipulation, as well as linear and rotary joints; applying robotics fundamentals including kinematics, dynamics, controls, and estimation; utilizing modern C++ and object-oriented programming in a Linux development environment; using standard CI tools such as Git while following rigorous documentation and testing standards; and working with common robotics and controls packages including ROS, URDF, MuJoCo, and Eigen.

To Apply: Please visit our careers page at https://apptronik.com/careers.

Job Summary

We're looking for experienced senior and junior electrical engineers to drive our electronics developments for the end effectors of the Apollo humanoid robot. We are primarily interested in candidates who have developed electronics for robotic end effectors, prosthetics, and wearables. In this job role, you will own electronic systems from ideation through design, testing, and into mass production. 

Responsibilities

• Own the development of complex electronic components and sub-systems.
• Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs and wiring harnesses.
• Rapid prototyping of electrical systems at both system and board levels.
• Simulate and verify electronics and electrical system requirements.
• Generate design documentation such as schematics, block diagrams, test plans and procedures, fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software, mechanical, thermal, systems engineers, and manufacturing. 
• Conduct performance benchmarking and power analysis to optimize the hardware for maximum efficiency and thermal management.
• 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).
• Participate in the debugging and root cause analysis related to hardware and software defect resolution.
• Drive excellence in EMI/EMC/SI/PI and DFM/DFA.
• Own the entire lifecycle of electronics and electrical systems from initial concept and architecture definition through design, prototyping, validation, production release, change requests, and ongoing support.
• Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services.
• Act as a mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for hardware design, documentation, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in electronics development.
• Preferred experience with end effectors/end of arm tooling (EOAT), prosthetics, wearables, motor drives, firmware, communication protocols (Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, etc.), and wiring harnesses.
• Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena.
• Competent in CAD tools including Altium or similar tools.
• Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBAs as well as interfacing with manufacturing groups during release/build.
• Extensive experience with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (ex: LTSpice, PSpice).
• Excellent communication (verbal & written); 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.
• Experience with robotics or designing electronics for lightweight, space-constrained systems is a significant plus.
• Nice to have - subject matter expertise in the following areas: power electronics, battery and charger development, high-speed digital or compute carrier board design, functional safety, compliance, or DFx.

PHYSICAL 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 

Employer: Apptronik, Inc.

Job Title: Software Engineer – Platform

Location: 11701 Stonehollow Drive, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758 (May work from home on a hybrid schedule within commuting distance of the Austin, TX office.)

Duties: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable platform software solutions that support the deployment and operation of robotic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture, requirements, and integration points for platform components. Implement robust APIs, services, and frameworks to facilitate seamless communication between hardware and software components. Lead efforts in optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability of platform software in constrained computer environments. Drive best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and documentation. Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in production environments, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal downtime. Drive the software bring-up effort for next-generation hardware in close partnership with the hardware team.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field plus five (5) years of experience in a related occupation performing each of the following: software development with a focus on designing and building scalable platform software; Programming and development using C/C++; Building and deploying applications for Linux environments; Developing for Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS); Performing hardware bring-up and debugging for microcontroller-based boards; and Designing and implementing automation and integration tests.

Alternative Requirements: Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in a related occupation performing each of the following: software development with a focus on designing and building scalable platform software; Programming and development using C/C++; Building and deploying applications for Linux environments; Developing for Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS); Performing hardware bring-up and debugging for microcontroller-based boards; and Designing and implementing automation and integration tests.

To Apply: Please visit our careers page at https://apptronik.com/careers.

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking a world-class Principal Compute & Sensing Engineer to serve as the lead architect for the "nervous system" of the Apollo humanoid robot. This is a top-tier technical role for an expert who can design and implement the high-performance compute and sensory backbone required for general-purpose robotics. You will be responsible for the end-to-end hardware architecture—from NVIDIA Jetson-based carrier designs to the electrical integration of complex perception suites—ensuring that Apollo is powerful, redundant, and functionally safe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Primary Architect: Own the end-to-end design of Apollo’s safe compute architecture. Select core processing elements (SoCs, FPGAs, MCUs) and design system-level redundancy to meet real-time performance requirements.
• High-Performance PCB Design: Lead the design and validation of custom carrier boards for high-performance modules (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson). Expertly manage power delivery networks (PDN), thermal dissipation strategies, and high-speed signal integrity for complex interfaces.
• Manufacturing & Reliability: Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) for compute modules, ensuring they can withstand the high-vibration and dynamic thermal environments of a mobile humanoid robot.
• Multi-Modal Sensing: Define the electrical architecture for a full perception stack, including LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, and tactile sensors.
• Data Pipeline Optimization: Architect the high-bandwidth pipelines and synchronization protocols required for sensor fusion. Manage complex communication interfaces (GigE, GMSL2, USB 3.0, MIPI) to ensure low-latency data delivery to the perception software.
• Safety Architecture: Drive the physical and logical architecture decisions required to meet Functional Safety standards Fail-Safe Systems: Design hardware-level redundancy, fail-safe mechanisms, and Built-In Tests (BIT) to achieve required safety integrity levels (ASIL/SIL) for operation in human-occupied environments.
• Diagnostics: Implement robust hardware diagnostics to monitor the health of the compute and sensing backbone in real-time.
• Multi-Generational Roadmap: Define the long-term technical roadmap for Apollo’s compute and sensing evolution, identifying emerging technologies (e.g., new SoCs or sensor modalities) that will keep Apptronik at the cutting edge.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Act as the ultimate technical authority on compute/sensing during design reviews with the Controls, Perception, and Systems Engineering teams.
• Mentorship: Provide deep technical mentorship to electrical and embedded engineers, fostering a culture of rigorous engineering and innovation without the burden of administrative management.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Expertise: * Proven track record of designing custom carrier boards for NVIDIA Jetson or similar high-end compute modules.
  • Mastery of high-speed digital design (PCIe, DDR4/5, GMSL, 10GbE).
  • Experience integrating multi-sensor suites with precise hardware-level time synchronization.
  • Hands-on experience with Functional Safety architecture (ISO 26262 or equivalent).
• Tools: Proficiency with Altium Designer (or similar) and hardware simulation tools (SPICE, Ansys, or HyperLynx).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Education: M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 12+ years of experience in high-performance hardware design, with a focus on robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace.

PHYSICAL 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 

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer – Structural Simulation to support the structural integrity, mass optimization, and dynamic performance of our humanoid robot, Apollo. In this role, you will contribute to simulation efforts that help move designs from concept to validated hardware while reducing the need for extensive physical prototyping.

As a staff engineer, you will work with FEA and related tools to address complex physics challenges such as impact dynamics, fatigue in high-DOF joints, and multi-body dynamics while contributing to the broader simulation approach. You’ll collaborate across teams to help connect system-level behaviors with the physical capabilities of the robot’s structure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Simulation Roadmap: Support the definition of the workflows and methodologies across the team.
• Predictive Engineering: Help drive the shift to embedding simulation into early architectural decisions.
• Standardization: Establish and enforce company-wide standards for modeling (materials, boundary conditions, safety factors).
• Non-Linear & Dynamic FEA: Guide the complex non-linear and dynamic simulation challenges (e.g., robot falls, extreme events).
• Fatigue & Life Prediction: Validate fatigue life methodologies, including advanced fracture mechanics approaches.
• Mass Optimization: Drive mass optimization strategy across systems, balancing stiffness, durability, and weight targets.
• Test/Sim Correlation: Design and participate in the test/simulation correlation strategy, ensuring models are predictive and continuously improved.
• Material Characterization: Support material characterization strategy, especially for advanced materials.
• Mentorship: Mentor senior and junior level engineers and act as the technical escalation point for hardest problems.
• Cross-Disciplinary: Lead deep technical reviews and resolve cross-disciplinary physics bottlenecks and help to influence product architecture through simulation-informed trade studies.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Software Mastery: Proficiency in industry-standard simulation suites (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, SimCenter).
• Physics Depth: Mastery of solid mechanics, vibration (vibration, shock, and modal analysis), heat transfer, and multi-body dynamics.
• Humanoid Context: Specific experience with high-speed moving mechanisms or "lightweighting" structures for mobile platforms is highly preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• PhD or MS degree  in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Computational Mechanics.
• At least 8 years of experience  in structural simulation and mechanical design, with a proven track record of shipping complex, high-performance electromechanical products (Robotics, Aerospace, or Automotive).
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

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JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Software Engineer – Wheeled Controls is responsible for developing and deploying the high-performance motion control systems that power our robotic mobility. This role focuses on the critical software layer that coordinates wheeled mobility with upper-body manipulation, ensuring our platforms move and interact with precision, stability, and reliability in complex environments.

You will lead the development of estimation and control algorithms that unify wheel mobility and manipulation into a cohesive whole-body framework. As a senior member of the team, you are an expert at taking robotic platforms through the full lifecycle—from initial algorithm design to commercial-grade deployment. You thrive on the challenge of coordinating base motion with arm/torso dynamics, managing coupled reaction forces, and ensuring our products are robust enough for mission-critical applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Algorithm Development: Design, implement, and tune whole-body controllers that coordinate wheeled base motion with upper-body manipulation. This includes state-estimation (EKF, UKF), base controllers (MPC, PID), and arm/torso trajectory tracking with dynamic coupling compensation.
• Hardware-to-Software Interfacing: Develop the low-level software interface between high-level planning stacks and both wheel drive and upper-body actuators (joints, grippers), ensuring deterministic performance, low-latency communication, and coordinated multi-DOF control.
• Productization & Safety: Drive the transition of wheeled platforms to market-ready status. This includes implementing safety-rated speed monitoring, emergency stop logic, and ensuring compliance with industry safety certifications ((e.g., ISO 13849, ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA R15.08)
• Planning Integration: Work closely with perception and autonomy teams to integrate mobile manipulation planners—coordinating base repositioning with grasp/task planning for seamless loco-manipulation behaviors.
• State Estimation & Localization: Refine sensor fusion techniques (IMU, Wheel Encoders, LiDAR) to provide highly accurate and resilient odometry in diverse, real-world environments.
• Testing & Validation: Lead field testing and rigorous validation of motion control performance across various floor types, inclines, and payload configurations.
• Code Excellence: Maintain high standards for the codebase by writing production-grade, real-time C++. Lead peer reviews and maintain comprehensive documentation for the controls architecture.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Technical Skills (Must-Have)

• Controls Expertise: Deep understanding of classical and modern control theory applied to whole-body loco-manipulation systems, including coupled mobile base and multi-DOF manipulator dynamics.
• Estimation & Fusion: Strong experience with Kalman Filtering and sensor fusion (IMU, encoders, LiDAR, F/T sensors) for whole-body state estimation.
• Expert C++: High proficiency in modern C++ (14/17/20) for real-time systems, with a focus on memory management and performance optimization.
• Middleware: Extensive experience with Custom middleware and its real-time capabilities.
• Shipment History: A proven track record of taking complex wheeled-base platforms to market or deploying robotic fleets in commercial/industrial settings.

Strong Nice to Haves

• Navigation Guru: Deep familiarity with the stack, including custom plugin development (Controller, Planner, or Recovery behaviors).
• Safety Standards: Experience navigating safety certification processes and implementing safety-critical software architectures.
• System Identification: Expertise in modeling and identifying the dynamics of complex electromechanical drive systems.
• Simulation: Experience using MuJoCo or Isaac Sim to validate control stability before deploying to physical hardware.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Education: MS or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant industry experience (or 3+ years with a PhD) specifically focused on mobile robotics and wheeled motion control.
• Proven Impact: Direct experience taking a wheeled-base platform through the full product lifecycle, from initial control design to factory exit and customer deployment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate

JOB SUMMARY

The EHS Manager is responsible for owning and leading the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program across Apptronik locations, with primary responsibility for the Austin, Texas site and oversight of EHS activities in additional company locations. 

This role will establish, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and compliance programs to ensure safe and compliant operations across multiple sites. The position will transition EHS ownership from an external professional services provider to an internal function and serve as the primary point of contact for all EHS-related activities. 

This role requires both strategic program development and hands-on execution, working closely with Facilities, Operations, and cross-functional teams to support a safe and scalable work environment across all locations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Own and manage the EHS program across multiple company locations, ensuring consistency in policies, procedures, and compliance standards 
• Lead the transition of EHS responsibilities from external consultants to internal ownership
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations across operating locations (OSHA and related standards) 
• Develop and maintain scalable safety programs including hazard assessments, job safety analyses (JSA), and risk mitigation plans 
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments at the Austin site and support or coordinate audits for other locations 
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, and implement corrective and preventative actions across sites 
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs, including onboarding and ongoing compliance training across locations 
• Maintain all required EHS documentation, reporting, and compliance records
• Partner with Facilities and Operations teams to support safe workplace design and operational practices across all sites 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for EHS-related inquiries, inspections, and regulatory interactions 
• Coordinate with external vendors or consultants for specialized EHS support when required
• Support expansion into new locations by establishing EHS requirements, standards, and processes 
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organization
• Travel occasionally to other company locations to assist with EHS support activities, as needed 

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices (OSHA and related frameworks) 
• Experience managing or supporting EHS programs across multiple locations or business units
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership of EHS initiatives across distributed teams
• Strong problem-solving and risk assessment capabilities 
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Ability to develop scalable processes and standardize safety programs across sites
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing priorities and limited structure 
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement processes quickly without over-engineering solutions 
• Comfortable balancing compliance requirements with practical, operational needs in a growing organization 
• Experience working in high-growth or startup environments preferred 
• Experience developing and delivering safety training programs 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across locations
• Ability to influence and partner cross-functionally without direct authority 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred 
• 5–8+ years of experience in EHS, safety, or related field 
• Relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA, CSP, ASP, CHST) preferred but not required
• Experience building or scaling EHS programs across multiple locations strongly preferred
• Experience building or scaling EHS programs in a growing or rapidly changing organization strongly preferred 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to move throughout office, lab, and operational environments 
• Ability to conduct safety inspections in various facility conditions 
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed 
• Ability to travel to other company locations as required 
• Vision and hearing sufficient to identify safety hazards and communicate effectively

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a New Product Introduction Program Buyer/Planner to support our hardware development programs through the product development lifecycle. In this role, you will work across the Engineering, PMO, and Supply Chain departments to drive procurement execution, material tracking, and build readiness for rapid-iteration engineering builds. Depending on program needs, you may support any combination of hardware domains — mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, PCBAs, or full subsystem assemblies.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role at the intersection of program management and supply chain. You will be the person who ensures that when engineers are ready to build, the parts are there — and when they're not, everyone knows why and what's being done about it. You'll gain deep exposure to hardware development, cross-functional coordination, and the full product lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement Requests & Tracking

• Submit and track purchase requests. Follow orders through the Supply Chain team's procurement process to delivery and receiving.
• Execute risk-buy requests as necessary for long-lead or high-risk components.
• Maintain sourcing plans and collaborate on identification of alternate suppliers for critical components.
• Track supplier commits, lead times, and delivery schedules. Flag risks early.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier roadmaps for supply challenges.

Clear-to-Build & Inventory

• Own procurement data integrity and clear-to-build (CTB) analyses. Maintain live material availability against build schedules.
• Manage material requirement plans and inventory levels — minimize shortages and excess.
• Manage prototype/temporary inventory (lab stock, dev kits, staging areas).

Hardware Releases & Engineering Changes

• Track releases through PLM (ECOs, revisions, release gates). Keep procurement aligned to current revisions.
• Assess material impact of engineering changes and adjust procurement plan accordingly
• Manage component phase-in/phase-out and obsolescence.

Vendor & Contract Manufacturer Coordination

• Track contract manufacturer commits, capacity, and constraints.
• When needed, coordinate movement of raw materials or components between suppliers and manufacturers.
• Support BOM cost tracking and Design for Cost activities.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report KPIs: CTB, days-on-hand, inventory excess, obsolescence, delivery performance.
• Maintain procurement dashboards (open POs, CTB by subsystem, spend vs. budget).
• Drive process improvements in planning tools and supply chain workflows.

Program Management Support

• Support the TPM with schedule tracking, milestone reporting, and program review prep as it relates to product development.
• Track and close out material planning-related action items from design reviews, build meetings, and supplier calls.
• Support programs from early prototype through production, including transition to sustaining.
• Coordinate cross-functionally across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Hardware Build Awareness — Understanding of how hardware components come together in prototype and NPI builds. Comfortable in a lab, shop, or manufacturing environment.
• Procurement & Supply Chain Fundamentals — Familiarity with purchase orders, supplier management, lead time tracking, and basic sourcing concepts.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented — Ability to maintain accurate trackers, spot discrepancies in data, and synthesize material status into clear summaries for leadership. Strong Excel/Sheets skills.
• Tool Proficiency — Comfort with or willingness to learn ERP/MRP systems, PLM tools, and project management platforms (Jira, Asana). Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project coordination, supply chain, manufacturing, or engineering operations.
• Preferred: Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, or other hardware-intensive industries.
• Preferred: Exposure to NPI, prototype builds, or early-stage product development.

PHYSICAL 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

Employer: Apptronik, Inc.

Job Title: Sr. Industrial Designer

Location: 11701 Stonehollow Drive, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758 (May work from home on a hybrid schedule within commuting distance of the Austin, TX office.)

Duties: Responsible for concept generation and ideation through 2D or 3D sketching, modeling and rendering. Develop concepts into refined CAD design data. Collaborate with engineering departments to iterate on and validate design concepts, offer creative solutions to complex problems and add refinement to tightly constrained structural components. Take a considered and strategic approach to design by working with departments across the organization to understand and develop product and user requirements. Create 3D printed prototypes of concepts for evaluation, critique and further development. Produce high-quality renders that aid in decision-making, as well as express vision to the team and wider business.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Industrial Design, Collaborative Design, Product Design, or a closely related field plus seven (7) years of experience in a related occupation performing each of the following: Conducting industrial design with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative and user-centric designs; Leading concept generation and ideation; Using CAD software including Fusion 360, Alias, or Solidworks; Utilizing 3D visualization tools including Keyshot, Blender, or Unreal Engine; and Applying knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and their implications on design.

Alternative Requirements: Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Industrial Design, Collaborative Design, Product Design, or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience in a related occupation performing each of the following: Conducting industrial design with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative and user-centric designs; Leading concept generation and ideation; Using CAD software including Fusion 360, Alias, or Solidworks; Utilizing 3D visualization tools including Keyshot, Blender, or Unreal Engine; and Applying knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and their implications on design.

To Apply: Please visit our careers page at https://apptronik.com/careers.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the structural design and architecture of a next-generation robotic hand for a humanoid platform. This role goes beyond traditional end effectors—focusing on highly dexterous, human-like manipulation in unstructured environments.

As the technical lead for hand structures, you will define and drive the mechanical design of complex, multi-DOF systems that must balance strength, compliance, weight, and tactile interaction. You will work at the intersection of biomechanics, precision engineering, and robotics to create a hand capable of robust, versatile, and safe interaction with the world.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Own the robotic hand structural architecture
  Define the mechanical architecture of a multi-fingered humanoid hand, including finger topology, joints, palm structure, and load paths, balancing dexterity, strength, and weight.
• Lead design of fingers and joints
  Develop robust, multi-DOF mechanisms with appropriate joint types, ensuring durability under off-axis loads, impacts, and real-world use.
• Co-design with actuation systems
  Partner with actuation team on tendon-driven or remote actuation designs, including cable routing, transmission efficiency, and wear reduction.
• Engineer for contact-rich, human-like interaction
  Design for grasping, pinching, sliding, and tool use, balancing compliance and stiffness for both precision and safe interaction.
• Drive structural analysis and durability
  Own FEA and validation for stress, fatigue, and impact. Design for high cycle life and address failure modes like wear, loosening, and material fatigue.
• Enable compact, integrated designs
  Build high-density mechanical systems that integrate actuation, sensing, and wiring within tight space constraints.
• Lead prototyping and iteration
  Rapidly prototype, test, and refine designs based on hands-on evaluation and system-level feedback.
• Own manufacturability and scale-up
  Drive DFM/DFA, process selection, tolerancing, and supplier collaboration to ensure production-ready designs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally
  Work closely with controls, perception, electrical, and software teams to deliver a cohesive manipulation system.
• Provide technical leadership
  Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and set best practices for dexterous manipulation systems.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Drive Through Influence: A proven ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority. You must be able to build consensus on complex architectural trade-offs.
• Surfacing Expertise: Proven ability to work with Class-A surfaces and complex geometries; expert-level proficiency in surfacing tools within SolidWorks, NX, Catia…
• Subject Matter Expertise: Proven track record of designing multi-axis robotic arms or high-DOF dynamic mechanisms.
• Packaging Mastery: Exceptional skills in "tight-space" integration; experience with ruggedized electronics packaging or automotive/aerospace interiors is a plus.
• Education: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Direct experience with robotic hands, dexterous manipulation, or anthropomorphic mechanisms is preferred
• Familiarity with human hand biomechanics or bio-inspired design principle sis preferred
• Experience with tendon-driven systems, cable routing, or underactuated mechanisms is preferred
• Background in compliant or soft robotic structures is preferred
• Experience integrating tactile sensing or force feedback into mechanical designs is preferred
• Knowledge of advanced materials and surface treatments for wear and grip optimization is preferred

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Education: B.S in Mechanical Engineering 
• Experience: 8 years of experience in mechanical design of complex robotic systems

PHYSICAL 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 

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a great way for an individual to get their foot in the door of Apptronik and learn all the ins and outs of the IT Team. This position will be providing support for our Linux environment primarily but will have other support responsibilities.  As our company continues to grow, we need additional dedicated employee to support our employees on-site and help manage our IT assets. You will be the “face” of IT for many of our employees and be exposed to a wide variety of complex issues. You will receive valuable training and experience in IT administration while greatly impacting the entire business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• End-user laptop and desktop troubleshooting for Linux
• Linux device management and provisioning 
• Level 1 and 2 support on-site and for remote employees
• Respond to End-user Questions on software and applications
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner
• User administration in various software platforms
• End-user laptop and desktop troubleshooting for Windows and Mac
• Work with current support specialist and prioritize requests effectively
• Workstation maintenance and facility improvement
• Continuously document and improve on current operational processes
• Offer a personalized, top-tier service to end-users
• Foster a positive culture and advocate for improving employees IT experience

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Linux provisioning and management experience
• Administration Experience with Google Workspace
• Administration Experience with Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Trello)
• Basic Windows and Mac Troubleshooting experience
• Initiative and self-motivation - ability to work with little supervision    
• Desire to learn and improve processes 
• Collaborative nature with the ability to work in a team environment    
• Able to work in a fast paced/startup environment
• Strong attention to detail  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and able to follow safety, operation, and maintenance procedures

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates’ degree in relevant field or equivalent experience preferred
• 1+ years of experience with Linux management and troubleshooting
• 2+ years of experience working at IT Helpdesk/IT Support

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate

Job Summary 

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Apptronik, focusing on continuous improvement for our Apollo humanoid robot platform. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving design, process, and performance improvements across the entire robotic system, from individual components to the full-stack assembly. This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a passion for robotics and a proven track record of optimizing complex mechanical systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for the Apollo humanoid robot, identifying and addressing design and manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Conduct root cause analysis on system failures, performance issues, and production inefficiencies to implement robust solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers, to integrate improvements seamlessly.
• Optimize mechanical designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design, prototype, and test new components and sub-systems to enhance overall robot performance.
• Develop and implement best practices for mechanical assembly, testing, and quality control.
• Document all design changes and improvements thoroughly, ensuring clear communication and knowledge transfer.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills and Requirements

• Expertise in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) and FEA simulation.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes like CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing, including the use of lab equipment.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering role, with a strong focus on design for manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience with complex electromechanical systems, particularly in robotics, aerospace, or a similar field.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with humanoid robotics or legged locomotion is a significant plus.

Physical 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

JOB SUMMARY

As a Senior Hardware Test Engineer - Actuation, you will own the validation infrastructure for the robotic actuation systems that power Apptronik’s humanoid robots. This includes defining how actuators are tested, validated, and qualified before they are integrated into the robot and deployed to production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Actuation Test Ownership 

• Serve as the technical owner for manufacturing validation of robot actuators ● Define test strategies for servo-driven electromechanical systems, including: ○ Calibration and alignment
  • Functional validation
  • Performance characterization
  • Fault detection and failure analysis 

• Ensure test coverage supports product reliability and manufacturability Test System Architecture 
• Define the architecture and requirements for actuator test systems and fixtures ● Work with internal software teams to translate test requirements into automated test software 
• Specify instrumentation and interfaces including:
  • Servo drives and motor controllers
  • EtherCAT motion networks
  • Position, torque, current, temperature, and vibration sensors
  • Data acquisition systems 

• Lead integration and validation of automated test stations 

System Integration 

• Collaborate with controls, hardware, firmware, and systems teams to ensure testability is designed into actuator architectures 
• Support integration with manufacturing infrastructure including MES systems and production databases 
• Lead bring-up, debugging, and release of new test stations 

Production Ramp & Sustaining Engineering 

• Support transition from engineering builds to high-volume manufacturing ● Improve test processes for:
  • Yield
  • Cycle time
  • Reliability detection 

• Investigate and resolve production issues related to actuator performance ● Drive continuous improvement of test systems and validation methodologies 

Manufacturing Enablement 

• Develop and maintain:
  • Operator and technician training materials
  • Test equipment maintenance plans
  • Calibration procedures
  • Troubleshooting workflows
  • Create clear, production-ready documentation including test procedures, specifications, and system diagrams 

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Hands-on experience testing servo-driven actuators or motion systems ● Strong understanding of:
  • Servo control systems
  • Motor drives
  • Closed-loop feedback systems 

• Experience working with EtherCAT-based motion networks 
• Experience deploying automated test systems for hardware products ● Proven ability to lead complex technical projects from concept through production deployment
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with hardware, controls, and manufacturing teams ● Comfortable working in fast-paced robotics or hardware product environments

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience in hardware test, manufacturing test, or system validation of electromechanical systems 

 PHYSICAL 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

Perks:

• Competitive salary w/ benefits
• Highly motivating equity incentive package
• Flexible work hours policy
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k plan

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical lead for Apollo’s upper body. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the torso, head, and arm assemblies.

You will own the complete lifecycle—architecture, design, integration, and verification—of the upper body stack. This position requires a rare blend of deep kinematic expertise and the ability to solve extreme "packaging" challenges, where high-performance compute, high-density batteries, and sensitive perception sensors must coexist within a compact, dynamic, and thermally-constrained frame. Finally, you will be responsible for translating visionary industrial design into high-fidelity, functional A-surfaces.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

System Architecture & Industrial Design Integration

• Upper Body Ownership: Define the mechanical architecture for the torso, head, and arms. Lead the trade-off studies between mass distribution, range of motion (ROM), and structural rigidity.
• ID Intent & A-Surfaces: Serve as the primary bridge between Industrial Design (ID) and Engineering. Responsible for incorporating ID intent into final A-surfaces, ensuring that mechanical constraints (draft, wall thickness, cooling vents) do not compromise the iconic Apollo head design language and brand identity.
• Aesthetic & Functional Synthesis: Manage the complex surfacing of the robot's "skin," ensuring seamless transitions between structural elements and aesthetic covers while maintaining IP (Ingress Protection) and thermal venting requirements.

Complex Mechanism Design

• Kinematic Structures: Drive the development of high-performance robotic limbs. Design innovative mechanisms that manage extreme dynamic loads while maintaining the precision required for human-like manipulation.
• Structural Integrity: Lead the design of the primary "chassis" (torso) to protect internal electronics from high-energy impact events (e.g., falls) using advanced materials and topology optimization.

High-Density Integration

• Subsystem Packaging: Lead the tight-space integration of the compute cluster (NVIDIA Jetson/SoMs), battery modules, and perception sensors (LiDAR, Depth Cameras) within the torso and head.
• Interconnect & Cable Management: Architect the routing strategy for complex wire harnesses through high-flex joints (shoulders, neck, elbows), ensuring multi-million cycle reliability and signal integrity.

Verification & Leadership

• DVT Ownership: Define and execute the Design Verification Test (DVT) plan for the upper body stack, including environmental, vibration, and lifecycle testing.
• Technical Mentorship: Conduct deep-dive design reviews and establish company-wide standards for high-performance robotic design, mentoring senior and junior engineers.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Drive Through Influence: A proven ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority. You must be able to build consensus on complex architectural trade-offs.
• Surfacing Expertise: Proven ability to work with Class-A surfaces and complex geometries; expert-level proficiency in surfacing tools within SolidWorks, NX, Catia…
• Subject Matter Expertise: Proven track record of designing multi-axis robotic arms or high-DOF dynamic mechanisms.
• Packaging Mastery: Exceptional skills in "tight-space" integration; experience with ruggedized electronics packaging or automotive/aerospace interiors is a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Experience: 8 years of experience in mechanical design of complex robotic systems
• Education: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

PHYSICAL 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

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the critical bridge between product design and mass production. You are responsible for the technical development, validation, and launch of robust manufacturing processes for new hardware products. Your mission is to ensure that "what is designed" can be "built at scale" by defining the equipment, tooling, and process parameters required to meet rigorous quality, cost, and throughput targets. You will champion DFx (Design for Excellence) during early-stage development and lead technical root-cause analysis for any assembly-line roadblocks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Process Development & Validation: Define and qualify technical manufacturing processes and ensure processes meet yield and throughput targets.
• DFM/DFA & Risk Mitigation: Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) reviews with R&D. Utilize PFMEA or similar to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks before they reach the factory floor.
• Tooling & Fixture Engineering: Design, procure, and validate custom assembly fixtures, jigs, and specialized production tooling. Ensure all tools meet tight-tolerance requirements and ergonomic standards.
• NPI Transition: Lead the "technical hand-off" to production by troubleshooting pilot runs, resolving material issues, and qualifying/onboarding Tier-1 Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
• Technical Approvals: Act as a key reviewer in the PLM change management workflow; approve ECOs/MCOs to ensure production readiness.
• Data Integrity: Maintain a foundational understanding of ERP (Microsoft Business Central) to verify BOMs, routings, and work centers against physical processes.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical Design: Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or Nx) for fixture design and assembly review.
• Analytical Rigor: Command of SPC, DOE, and Root Cause Analysis (8D or 5-Whys).
• Business Systems: Foundational knowledge of ERP and PLM workflows (Bonus for Microsoft BC ERP and Teamcenter PLM)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 8+ years in process development/NPI within high-volume or complex hardware environments.

PHYSICAL 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

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Staff Systems Engineer to to own the end-to-end architecture, integration, and lifecycle of our next-generation dexterous humanoid robot hands. This role sits at the intersection of mechanical design, embedded systems, sensing, controls, and software integration. You will be responsible for defining system requirements, driving cross-functional execution, and ensuring that our humanoid hands meet performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability targets. This is a high-impact role with ownership from concept through deployment. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a successful track record of leading engineering design verification and product validation of electro-mechanical products, we’d love to speak with you. This position requires deep experience in robotics systems design, scaling complex systems, and the ability to balance technical vision with pragmatic execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Define and maintain system-level requirements and specifications.
• Develop and manage system architecture for dexterous humanoid hands (mechanical, electrical, sensing, actuation, firmware, controls).
• Drive interface definitions between hand hardware and higher-level robot control systems.
• Perform trade studies across performance, weight, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Lead system integration efforts across hardware, firmware, and control stacks.
• Develop verification and validation (V&V) plans and test protocols.
• Define performance benchmarks (force control, grip strength, dexterity, tactile feedback, latency, thermal limits).
• Partner with mechanical, electrical, embedded, controls, AI, and manufacturing teams.
• Lead Systems requirement definition and integration across all hardware, sensing, compute, power management and distribution, EE architecture, capabilities, and operator interfaces.
• Design for real-time performance, fault tolerance, and reliability in a production environment
• Coordinate prototype builds and design reviews.
• Support supplier selection and qualification for actuators, sensors, and precision components.
• Support compliance, safety standards, and field deployment readiness.
• Design and develop requirements for real-time monitoring, data logging and remote diagnostics for production scale robot fleets
• Drive and support root cause failure analysis and fault recovery mechanism to enhance uptime and performance

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Deep experience in designing and scaling complex hardware systems for real-time, high-DOF robotics applications.
• Strong understanding of Precision actuation (BLDC, tendon-driven systems, harmonic drives, etc.), Embedded systems and real-time control, Sensor integration (tactile, force/torque, encoders) and Closed-loop control systems
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience with dexterous manipulation systems or anthropomorphic robotic hands.
• Background in tactile sensing, impedance control, or compliant actuation.
• Experience taking robotic hardware from prototype to production.
• Knowledge of safety standards for collaborative robotics.
• Strong grasp of robotics architecture patterns, perception, sensing, actuation, kinematics and dynamics.
• Strong background in systems architecture, human machine interface design and experience with reliability engineering, including logging, telemetry, debugging, and automated test frameworks.
• Knowledge of communications protocols, perception (camera) systems, tactile (touch) sensing and their implementation and application in robotics and robotic manipulation
• Familiarity with human grasp taxonomies and principles of robotic manipulation
• Well-informed on state-of-the-art in Machine Learning and its applications in robotics controls and robotics manipulation
• Collaborative, communicative, and motivated by leading a tight knit team of expert engineers
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in an R&D focused environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Master’s and / or PhD degree in engineering preferred.
• 10+ years in systems and/or software engineering with at least 5+ in complex robotics systems or autonomous systems
• Demonstrated experience owning system-level architecture of robotic or mechatronic products.

PHYSICAL 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.

JOB SUMMARY

You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it.

Apptronik is a pioneering company specializing in advanced robotics and automation solutions. We are seeking a talented Robot Platform Software Engineer to join our team in Austin, TX. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology platforms that power our next-generation robotic systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Platform Evolution: Contribute to the development and implementation of scalable software solutions that evolve existing architectures to support next-generation robotic systems.
• Architecture: Participate in architectural discussions and provide technical input to help define the roadmap for platform software, focusing on modularity and performance.
• Hardware-Software Integration: Work closely with hardware teams to execute de-risking tasks and validate new components, ensuring reliable communication and integration across the robotic stack.
• Resource Profiling: Assist in evaluating compute resource requirements by profiling complex software stacks and identifying opportunities for optimization in constrained environments.
• System Adaptation: Support the porting and optimization of established software frameworks to new hardware platforms, maintaining high standards for system stability and reliability.
• Performance Benchmarking: Conduct profiling and benchmarking tests to identify system bottlenecks, helping to ensure the platform scales effectively across diverse hardware.
• Engineering Standards: Adhere to and promote software engineering best practices, including participating in code reviews, maintaining clear documentation, and contributing to continuous integration efforts.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Strong C++ Command: Proficiency in C++ within a Linux environment, with experience in system-level programming and an understanding of performance-sensitive code.
• Architectural Awareness: Solid understanding of complex, multi-component system architectures and the ability to contribute meaningful design ideas for safety and scalability.
• Hardware Interaction: Experience with hardware integration and testing, including familiarity with low-level drivers, communication protocols (e.g., CAN, EtherCAT), or sensor data handling.
• Analytical Profiling: Ability to perform resource usage analysis (CPU, memory, latency) to help inform system specifications and hardware selection.
• Adaptability with Existing Code: Proven ability to work within and improve established codebases, balancing the need for modernization with a respect for proven architectural foundations.
• Distributed Systems: Familiarity with API design, and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes in a robotics or embedded context.
• Collaborative Mindset: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment, bridging the gap between hardware constraints and software requirements.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing system-level software

PHYSICAL 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