Apptronik
Senior System Integration Engineer (Soft Goods/Gloves/Grip)
Austin, TX · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years in systems integration, product development, or mechatronics involving wearables, robotics, soft goods, or flexible electromechanical systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Systems, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field
About the job
Leads system integration, architecture, and validation of Apollo’s soft goods, gloves, grip surfaces, and flexible protective interfaces, connecting mechanical assemblies with sensors, electronics, and control software.
What you'll do
- Define interfaces and environmental sealing architecture, and integrate sensors and wiring into compliant assemblies.
- Lead prototype bring-up, debugging, verification, calibration, reliability analysis, and serviceability strategies.
- Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to scale production and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- Expertise integrating tactile/force sensors, flexible printed circuits, and wiring into compliant materials and moving joints.
- Hands-on proficiency with lab equipment and mechanical test fixtures.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for test automation and data analysis.
- Experience defining system requirements, managing ICDs, and executing system-level V&V.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of technical textiles, elastomers, and grip surfaces.
- Familiarity with ESD, thermal, water/IP, cut protection, and environmental reliability standards.
Tools
Python, MATLAB, C++, FPCs, Instron, DAQs, oscilloscopes, multimeters
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