Robotics Hardware Lead - Prototyping & Scale

Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation is advancing humanoid robotics and seeks a Hardware Lead to build and manage a cross‑functional team spanning electrical systems, mechanics, and firmware for Phantom body parts. You will drive rapid prototyping, manufacturability, and new architectures to accelerate Foundation initiatives.

You will guide sourcing, design reviews, and qualification efforts while leading the actuator team through technical challenges across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and controls domains.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership of hardware systems for robotics or related fields.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong electromechanical knowledge and sensor integration.
• Embedded firmware and packaging familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design teams across electrical, mechanical, and firmware.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and verification activities.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and sourcing for scalable builds.
• Drive new architectures and optimization for Foundation initiatives.

Skills

Hardware leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Robotics hardware design

Electromechanical systems

Embedded firmware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

FEA/MATLAB/ANSYS

Job description

Foundation is advancing humanoid robotics and seeks a Hardware Lead to build and manage a cross‑functional team spanning electrical systems, mechanics, and firmware for Phantom body parts. You will drive rapid prototyping, manufacturability, and new architectures to accelerate Foundation initiatives.

You will guide sourcing, design reviews, and qualification efforts while leading the actuator team through technical challenges across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and controls domains.