Robotics Hardware Engineer - End-to-End Design & Prototyping

present of AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin is seeking a Member of Technical Staff, Robotics Hardware to design and build robot hardware end to end—from mechanisms and hands to actuators, sensors and embedded electronics.

The role emphasizes first principles design, fast iteration and bringing a system from concept to reliable use in industrial settings. Darwin develops general-purpose humanoid robots designed to learn physical manipulation tasks through real-world experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware design from mechanisms to electronics.
• Ability to prototype and debug physical systems.
• Strong understanding of first principles design.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robot hardware end to end.
• Prototype fabrication and testing.
• Integrate actuators and sensors.
• Collaborate with AI learning teams.

Skills

Mechanisms design

End effectors

Actuator integration

Sensor integration

Embedded controls

Prototyping

Hands-on hardware

Tools

CAD - SolidWorks

PCB design

Embedded electronics

Job description

Darwin is seeking a Member of Technical Staff, Robotics Hardware to design and build robot hardware end to end—from mechanisms and hands to actuators, sensors and embedded electronics.

The role emphasizes first principles design, fast iteration and bringing a system from concept to reliable use in industrial settings. Darwin develops general-purpose humanoid robots designed to learn physical manipulation tasks through real-world experience.