Senior Robotics Prototyping Engineer – Rapid Hardware Lab

Humanoid; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

30+ days off (UK)

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Free daily breakfast in-office

Direct access to founding leadership

Job summary

Humanoid is building the next generation of humanoid robotics. As a Senior Prototype Engineer on the Core Platform, you will rapidly iterate, diagnose, and evolve advanced robotic platforms for real-world use, driving results across the full hardware lifecycle with emphasis on reliability and repeatable processes.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to design, assemble, and bring up complex systems, and contribute to robust test procedures and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with rapid physical prototyping and hands-on debugging of hardware in robotics or related fields.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage, mixed-signal circuits and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to document procedures, tests, diagnostics, and learnings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting of complex electrical issues in prototype humanoid robots and perform failure analysis.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers on design, assembly, and bring-up.
• Create and maintain test procedures, guides, and repair runbooks for rapid iteration in the prototyping lab.
• Design and iterate on cable assemblies, test jigs, and harnesses for repeatable use in dynamic robots.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and product reliability, reducing downtime.
• Contribute to feedback loops across design, build, and test to improve yield and manufacturability.

Job description

Humanoid is building the next generation of humanoid robotics. As a Senior Prototype Engineer on the Core Platform, you will rapidly iterate, diagnose, and evolve advanced robotic platforms for real-world use, driving results across the full hardware lifecycle with emphasis on reliability and repeatable processes.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to design, assemble, and bring up complex systems, and contribute to robust test procedures and documentation.