Robotics System Engineer (Hardware)

Anyware Robotics; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Paid sick leave

Daily meal credit

Equity

Job summary

Anyware Robotics is seeking a Robotics System Engineer (Hardware) in Fremont to drive hardware-software integration across electrical, electronics, controls and firmware. You will work on Pixmo robotics platforms from concept through validation, deployment and troubleshooting in a fast-paced startup.

The role demands design and integration of PCBAs, motor drivers and actuators, plus development of control architectures with PLCs and embedded devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Robotics or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience with complex robotic or electromechanical systems.
• System-level understanding of robotics hardware, firmware, controls and software architecture.
• Experience with hardware integration, system debugging, and root-cause analysis.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzers).
• Mentality for fast prototyping and testing.
• Understanding of digital/analog signals and protocols (UART, I2C, CAN, RS232, Ethernet).
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Work full-time at our office in Fremont, onsite visits required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ideate, prototype and develop robotic systems and concepts.
• Design, develop, maintain and integrate electrical/electronics sub-systems with high-power components, motors, sensors and wiring architecture.
• Design, assemble, test and debug custom PCBAs, including prototyping and system integration.
• Evaluate, select, integrate and validate actuators, sensors and other electromechanical components.
• Develop and maintain motor, actuator and sensor drivers in Python and C++.
• Design and implement control architectures involving PLCs, embedded devices and distributed control.
• Lead plan/execute/test cycles in complex projects; troubleshoot cross-disciplinary issues.
• Develop processes and documentation for robot assembly, bring-up and troubleshooting.
• Support field testing and reliability improvements for deployed robots.

Skills

Robotics hardware

Hardware integration

Embedded systems

Python

C++

Diagnostics tools

Sensor integration

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Robotics BS/MS

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Eagle

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Logic analyzers

Job description

Anyware Robotics Robotics System Engineer (Hardware) Fremont, CA·Full time Company website

This Robotics System Engineer role involves contributing across multiple engineering disciplines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop new features for the latest generation of Pixmo, with a focus on innovativeness, performance and reliability. The position focuses on innovation, performance, reliability, and system integration across electrical, electronics, controls, firmware, and software domains. As part of a fast-paced robotics startup, you will contribute throughout the full product development lifecycle – from concept and prototyping to integration, validation, deployment, and troubleshooting of advanced robotic systems.

About Anyware Robotics

Anyware Robotics builds general-purpose mobile manipulator robots for industrial applications. Our robots are trusted by customers across logistics, retail, and manufacturing, supporting applications such as truck unloading, mobile palletizing, and machine tending.

Description

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with the hardware and software teams to ideate, prototype and develop new robotic systems and concepts.
• Design, develop, maintain and integrate electrical and electronics sub-systems, involving high-power electrical components, circuit protection devices, motors, motor drives, sensors and associated wiring architecture following technical requirements of the robot.
• Design, assemble, test and debug custom PCBAs, inclusive of prototyping, validation and system integration in the robot.
• Evaluate, select, integrate, and validate actuators, sensors and other electromechanical components.
• Develop and maintain motor, actuator and sensor drivers in Python / C++.
• Design and implement control architectures involving PLCs, embedded devices, sensors, and distributed control systems through hardware integration and firmware development.
• Work on full cycles of plan/execute/test in complex projects.
• Triage and debug cross-disciplinary issues across mechanical, electrical, electronics, firmware and controls sub-systems.
• Contribute towards developing processes and documentation for robot assembly, bring-up and troubleshooting.
• Support field testing, root-cause analysis, and reliability improvements for deployed robotic systems.
• Sharing your knowledge and skills with your teammates, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in fields such as Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience working with complex robotic or electromechanical systems.
• System level understanding of robotics hardware, firmware, controls and software architecture.
• Experience with hardware integration, system debugging, and root-cause analysis.
• Hands-on experience with standard assembly and diagnostic tools, including power tools, hand tools, power supplies, multimeter, oscilloscope and logic analyzers.
• Mentality for fast prototyping and testing.
• Understanding of digital and analog signals as well as common communication protocols such as UART, I2C, CAN, RS232, Ethernet, etc.
• Highly motivated individual with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team.
• Work on a full-time schedule at our office in Fremont.
• Open for regular short onsite visits and for extended onsite visits during feature delivery.

Nice To Have:

• Experience of working with PLCs
• Experience designing PCBAs in either Altium, KiCAD, Autodesk Eagle or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Python or C++.
• Experience developing low-level drivers for motors, actuators and sensors in Python / C++.
• Familiarity with robotics software frameworks such as ROS/ROS 2.

If you are a motivated and talented engineer looking to gain practical experience in the field of robotics, we would love to hear from you. Join us and contribute to the development of cutting-edge robotic technology with your skills and enthusiasm. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a real impact on the future of robotics.

Why Anyware:

• Real Impact: Your work does not stop at a demo. Everything we build ships to real customer sites, where Pixmo is deployed in production solving real problems at scale. You will see your contributions running in production, not sitting in a lab.
• An A+ Team: Anyware Robotics is built by top talent. Our team has collectively earned six Best Paper Awards and Finalist honors, including the ICRA 2025 and ICRA 2024 Best Paper Awards.
• An A+ Robot: Pixmo won the MHI Best Innovation Award at both ProMat 2025 and MODEX 2026, the two largest logistics automation shows in North America. This is the first time in history a robotics company has won this prestigious award back-to-back. Pixmo also earned a 2026 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award, naming it one of the 50 most innovative robotics solutions globally.
• Fast Growth: You will take on real ownership and real responsibility from day one. With the team doubling every year, there is plenty of room to step up and shine.
• Generous Equity: Every team member receives meaningful equity. We want the people building Anyware to share fully in what we create together.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is from $120,000-$160,000/year depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional compensation may include equity/benefits / other incentives, where applicable.

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid sick leave
• Daily meal credit

Equal Opportunity Statement

Anyware is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.