Staff Perception Hardware Engineer - Vision Systems Lead

Sunroom Rentals; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is looking for a Staff Perception Hardware Engineer in Austin, Texas. This role focuses on integrating high-performance perception hardware systems for the Apollo robot. Candidates should have a Master or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in robotic systems. Responsibilities include leading the development of custom sensor modules and ensuring high-quality image processing. The position involves hands-on troubleshooting and collaboration with vendors to bring innovative solutions to market.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience integrating and shipping complex vision hardware systems.
• Expert in working with optical vendors and custom sensor modules.
• Ability to write scripts in Python/C++ for validating models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of the robot's visual perception stack.
• Define specifications for custom sensor modules.
• Architect and own the DVT and EOL test plans.
• Perform ISP tuning for image quality.
• Lead electrical validation of multi-gigabit video.
• Implement synchronization across cameras and sensors.
• Design calibration fixtures and algorithms.
• Serve as technical adjudicator during testing.
• Mentor team members in problem-solving efforts.

Skills

CMOS sensor tuning

Optical lens artifacts mitigation

High-end lab equipment proficiency

Electrical engineering

Vendor management

Education

Master or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

High-bandwidth oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Apptronik is looking for a Staff Perception Hardware Engineer in Austin, Texas. This role focuses on integrating high-performance perception hardware systems for the Apollo robot. Candidates should have a Master or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in robotic systems. Responsibilities include leading the development of custom sensor modules and ensuring high-quality image processing. The position involves hands-on troubleshooting and collaboration with vendors to bring innovative solutions to market.