Robotics Hardware Engineer

Arxlight; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxlight is looking for a talented Robotics Hardware Engineer in Oakland, California. You will design, develop, test, and improve systems while taking ownership of entire projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical and mechanical engineering, experience with complex electro-mechanical systems, and a commitment to high-quality engineering solutions. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and involves significant autonomy in project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing complex electro-mechanical systems, such as robots or UAVs.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and layouts.
• Hands-on prototyping experience with machining and soldering.

Responsibilities

• Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts across various fields.
• Build prototypes and analyze failures to transition projects into production.
• Lead design reviews and define hardware test plans.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary knowledge in engineering

Prototyping

Electromechanical systems

Analytical skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in relevant engineering field

Tools

Solidworks

Altium

Oscilloscopes

3D printing tools

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Arxlight is seeking a talented multi‑disciplinary Robotics Hardware Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and improving systems and components. We expect a high level of multi‑disciplinary knowledge across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. You’ll take ownership of executing entire projects and collaborate closely with functional teams to deliver high‑quality, reliable, and cost‑effective engineering solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts in a wide range of fields - electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, manufacturing
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
• Design, implementation, and test of complex electro‑mechanical systems
• High level system ownership with large levels of professional autonomy
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites as needed
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
• Wear many hats

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
• Experience in developing complex electro‑mechanical systems, such as robots, UAVs, wearables, high power, electric propulsion, etc
• Ability to read, interpret, and manipulate block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• Strong command of engineering first principles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multiple degrees or minors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience in Mechanical CAD (Solidworks, NX, Fusion 360, etc)
• Experience in Electrical CAD (Altium, KiCad, etc)
• Hands‑on prototyping experience (3D printing, machining, soldering, board assembly, harnessing)
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, power conversion and system integration
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
• Experience in characterizing circuits at both schematic and board level
• Familiarity with wireless communication protocols
• Experience with microcontroller wired communication protocols (USB, MIPI CSI2, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485)
• Experience with motor and servo drive (BLDC/Brushed motor controller design, servo control systems)
• Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters)