Lead, Hardware Connectivity for Humanoid Robotics

Apptronik; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is seeking a Senior Manager of Hardware Connectivity to lead the team that designs Apollo's data and power networking, from high‑bandwidth sensors to cloud telemetry. You will drive signal integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, and robust wiring harnessing across articulating joints.

You will mentor engineers, oversee internal networks, wireless links, and cross‑functional collaboration with Mechanical and Software teams to deliver reliable, scalable hardware for mass production.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional engineering experience in hardware design.
• 4+ years of direct people management experience.
• Deep technical background in two of: RF/wireless modules, complex wire harness design, EMI/EMC, high/low-speed signal integrity.
• System-level thinking to balance thermal, mechanical, electrical constraints.
• Hands-on leadership with schematic/layout review ability.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Growth: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of electrical, RF, and interconnect engineers; empower tech leads and allocate resources.
• Internal Network Architecture: Oversee physical layer design and routing for internal robot buses.
• External Wireless & RF: Lead antenna design for Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and Cellular; support telemetry and OTA.
• Interconnects & Harnessing: Own wire harnesses and flex-PCBs across joints with durable routing.
• EMI/EMC & Signal Integrity: Define grounding, shielding, and spectrum management to isolate data and RF signals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Electrical, Mechanical, and Software teams for system integration.

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Apptronik is seeking a Senior Manager of Hardware Connectivity to lead the team that designs Apollo's data and power networking, from high‑bandwidth sensors to cloud telemetry. You will drive signal integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, and robust wiring harnessing across articulating joints.

You will mentor engineers, oversee internal networks, wireless links, and cross‑functional collaboration with Mechanical and Software teams to deliver reliable, scalable hardware for mass production.