Senior Hardware Systems Engineer - Embedded Robotics

Stem IT; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Healthcare options

Retirement matching

Yearly bonus opportunities

Equity/ownership potential

Job summary

Stem IT in Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to drive hardware and software integration from prototype through high-volume manufacturing in a hybrid environment.

The role covers PCB/PCBA design, embedded systems, robotics platforms, and test automation. Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ with embedded systems, plus experience moving products from NPI to production within a fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS or related field.
• 4+ years in hardware systems or robotics.
• Hands-on PCB/PCBA bring-up and debugging.
• Strong C/C++ with embedded systems.
• Experience taking products from NPI to production and testing.

Responsibilities

• Bridge hardware and software across projects from prototyping to high-volume manufacturing.
• Lead PCB/PCBA design, embedded systems, and integration.
• Develop manufacturing test automation and testers.
• Support robotics platforms and autonomous vehicle hardware integration.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

Embedded systems

Hardware systems

PCB/PCBA bring-up

Hardware debugging

System integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing test automation

NPI to production

DFM/SPC/GR&R

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Altium

Job description

Stem IT in Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to drive hardware and software integration from prototype through high-volume manufacturing in a hybrid environment.

The role covers PCB/PCBA design, embedded systems, robotics platforms, and test automation. Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ with embedded systems, plus experience moving products from NPI to production within a fast-paced startup.