Robotics Hardware Lead — Humanoid Systems

yondu; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yondu is hiring for a hardware engineering role to design, integrate, and deploy humanoid robot systems. You will lead hardware projects from concept to production, mentor teammates, and collaborate with software and operations to ensure seamless deployment.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, project ownership, and delivering reliable hardware for real-world deployments in a fast-paced robotics startup.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Eng, Mechanical Eng, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience leading engineering projects or small technical teams.
• U.S. citizenship or no visa sponsorship required.
• Full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and integration of electrical and mechanical systems for humanoid robots.
• Own hardware projects from concept through testing, manufacturing, and deployment.
• Develop new robot form factors and hardware solutions for various applications.
• Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate hardware designs based on feedback.
• Lead and mentor other hardware engineers, providing guidance and reviews.
• Manage hardware project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate hardware requirements with operations for deployment readiness.
• Collaborate with software, robotics, and operations teams for system integration.
• Identify risks, resolve hardware issues, and unblock projects.
• Source components from vendors and manage lead times to meet deadlines.
• Develop testing, validation, and documentation processes to improve reliability.
• Improve robot designs for manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and performance.

Skills

Electromechanical design

System integration

Hardware leadership

Project management

ROS 2 experience

Linux experience

Problem solving

Vendor management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Onshape

Altium Designer

KiCad

ROS 2

Job description

Yondu is hiring for a hardware engineering role to design, integrate, and deploy humanoid robot systems. You will lead hardware projects from concept to production, mentor teammates, and collaborate with software and operations to ensure seamless deployment.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, project ownership, and delivering reliable hardware for real-world deployments in a fast-paced robotics startup.