Hardware Team Lead

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc. seeks a Hardware Lead in San Francisco to drive hardware development for robotics, leading a cross-functional team across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing domains. You will prototype, model, and push for robust designs with manufacturability in mind.

You are a hands-on leader with deep electromechanical expertise and a passion for agile, high-velocity execution to advance humanoid robotics initiatives at Foundation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical leader with strong design experience in hardware systems for robotics/aviation/aerospace (bonus for high-volume manufacturing).
• Robust understanding of electromechanical structures and systems, embedded firmware, protocols, sensor integration, and packaging.
• Leader ready to dive into mechanical/electrical/firmware/controls and sourcing challenges.
• Mastery in 3D CAD, simulation/analysis (FEA, MATLAB, ANSYS), GD&T, tolerance analysis, and technical communication.
• Zeal for agile startup-like operations guiding actuator teams across Foundation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a cross-functional hardware team spanning electrical systems, manufacturing design and build.
• Create new architectures through rapid prototyping and modeling.
• Improve efficiency, manufacturability, and key performance metrics.
• Guide actuator team in transformative robotics progress across all Foundation initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Hardware design

Electromechanical understanding

Technical communication

Agile/startup mindset

Tools

3D CAD software

FEA

MATLAB

ANSYS

GD&T

Job description

Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.

We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team. Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite — it's your talent and determination that truly count.

We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields. We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.

Our Culture:

We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with. Please read more about our culture here https://foundation.bot/culture .

Who Should Join:

• You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.
• You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.
• You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in. We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
• You care about aesthetics and design inside out. If it's not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to “fix” it.
• You don't need someone to motivate you; you get things done.

Why We Are Hiring For This Role:

• At Foundation, we’re pushing the bounds on Humanoid technology.
• As we rapidly scale to meet demand, we’re looking for a Hardware lead that can build on our existing work and continue to improve efficiency, manufacturability, and other key performance metrics.
• The hardware lead will build and lead a cross-functional team spanning electrical systems, manufacturing design and build including Phantom’s Body, Legs, Head and Torso.
• This team will not only focus on current design optimization but also create new architectures through rapid prototyping and modeling.

What Kind of Person Are We Looking For:

• A hands-on technical leader with strong design experience in Hardware systems for robotics, automotive, or aerospace (bonus if done in the context of high volume manufacturing)..
• Robust understanding of electromechanical structures and systems,, embedded firmware, communication protocols, sensor integration, and packaging.
• A leader that is ready to dive into technical details and challenges related to mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and sourcing activities.
• Mastery in 3D CAD software, simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB, ANSYS, etc), GD&T, tolerance analysis, and technical communication.
• Zeal for agile, startup-like operations with a bias for action to guide the actuator team in transformative robotics progress across all Foundation initiatives.

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