Humanoid
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
$160K–$215K
US, Boston, MA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
About the job
Design, develop, integrate, and debug electrical systems for humanoid robots, from test systems to integrated prototypes.
What you'll do
- Design robot electrical systems, including sensors, compute architecture, and power systems; create schematics and PCB layouts.
- Develop embedded firmware and use Linux and lab equipment to test, validate, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
- Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to integrate electrical systems with robotics hardware.
What they ask for
- Experience with high-speed data technologies such as PCIE, Ethernet, EtherCAT, or other communication protocols in PCB-based devices and systems.
- Experience developing power regulation and distribution systems, including short-circuit protection, switching power supplies, and power management.
- Proficiency with PCB design tools for schematic capture and layout; familiarity with embedded programming for microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs.
- Working knowledge of circuit simulation, analysis, and debugging techniques.
Nice to have
- Experience with Python, C++, LabView, or MATLAB for automation and testing; knowledge of SolidWorks or similar mechanical CAD tools.
- Familiarity with Verilog or VHDL, or experience building Linux kernels and modifying or writing device drivers.
Pay
$160K–$215K USD per year (base salary)
Tools
Altium, C, HDL, Linux, PCIE, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Python
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