Robotics Prototyping Engineer - Fast Hardware Builds

Humanoid; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Free daily breakfast

Job summary

Humanoid is building advanced humanoid robotics and seeks a hands-on Prototype Engineer to build, assemble and maintain hardware prototypes for end effectors and wearable interfaces. You will run the prototyping shop, create test rigs, and translate CAD/BOMs into working units in a fast-paced environment where your work informs design decisions.

You’ll prototype with MCU platforms like ESP32 and Raspberry Pi, use 3D printers and basic machining, and help push rapid iteration across hardware

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware prototyping experience (2-4 years) in robotics or hardware products.
• Ability to read CAD drawings and BOMs, translate to physical builds.
• Proficiency with 3D printing, basic machining, soldering and wiring harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and maintain prototype hardware from CAD/BOM to working units.
• Operate workshop tools and manage prototyping equipment.
• Prototype with MCU platforms (ESP32, Raspberry Pi) for test rigs.
• Build and run test rigs for durability, calibration and function.

Skills

Prototype hardware

3D printing

Soldering

MCU prototyping

Job description

Humanoid is building advanced humanoid robotics and seeks a hands-on Prototype Engineer to build, assemble and maintain hardware prototypes for end effectors and wearable interfaces. You will run the prototyping shop, create test rigs, and translate CAD/BOMs into working units in a fast-paced environment where your work informs design decisions.

You’ll prototype with MCU platforms like ESP32 and Raspberry Pi, use 3D printers and basic machining, and help push rapid iteration across hardware