On‑Site Mechatronics Engineer — Autonomous Robotics

Spacer Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early-stage equity

Job summary

A robotics company is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to lead hardware-software integration for autonomous robots. This hands-on role involves working on mechanical systems, electronics, and debugging complex interactions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechatronics or related fields and several years of experience in robotic systems and software frameworks. You'll be instrumental in ensuring system reliability and performance in real-world environments. This position offers competitive salary and equity as part of a small, impactful team in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in robotic system development, hardware-software integration, or mechatronics.
• Deep understanding of robotic system architecture including sensors, actuators, controllers.
• Experience with motor controllers, firmware interfaces, and real-time communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Own integration of sensors, actuators, and controllers into the ROS2 software stack.
• Debug hardware-software interaction issues spanning firmware and real-time communication.
• Design and prototype mechanical assemblies and end-effector components.

Skills

Robotic system development

Hardware-software integration

Programming in Python and/or C++

Problem-solving mindset

Test automation

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent)

Robotic frameworks (ROS / ROS2)

Motor controllers

Job description

A robotics company is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to lead hardware-software integration for autonomous robots. This hands-on role involves working on mechanical systems, electronics, and debugging complex interactions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechatronics or related fields and several years of experience in robotic systems and software frameworks. You'll be instrumental in ensuring system reliability and performance in real-world environments. This position offers competitive salary and equity as part of a small, impactful team in San Francisco.