Senior Electrical Engineer - Robotics & Sensing

Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Equity

Job summary

Foundation in San Francisco is hiring an engineer to develop and design advanced robotics systems. You will work on custom sensors and embedded systems, collaborating with silicon partners and guiding junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has experience with sensor integration, embedded systems in high-reliability designs, and proficiency in ECAD tools. Foundation offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $300,000 as well as a dynamic work culture focused on innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience designing embedded systems in high-reliability projects.
• Strong debugging skills with lab instruments.
• Familiarity with robotic systems or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom force and tactile sensors for robotics.
• Evaluate and design embedded systems and circuits.
• Drive improvements in design for manufacturability.

Skills

Sensor integration (IMUs, tactile, encoders)

Embedded systems design

Debugging with oscilloscopes

ECAD tools proficiency (Altium, KiCad, Cadence)

Understanding signal integrity

Firmware interaction (C/C++)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Cadence

Job description

Foundation in San Francisco is hiring an engineer to develop and design advanced robotics systems. You will work on custom sensors and embedded systems, collaborating with silicon partners and guiding junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has experience with sensor integration, embedded systems in high-reliability designs, and proficiency in ECAD tools. Foundation offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $300,000 as well as a dynamic work culture focused on innovative solutions.