Staff Vision & Perception Hardware Engineer

Apptronik; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik in Austin, Texas is seeking a Staff Perception Hardware Engineer to lead the integration of Apollo's perception hardware systems. The successful candidate will drive the transition from prototypes to production, ensuring high performance in vision and sensor systems. A Master or Ph.D. in relevant engineering fields with over 8 years of experience is required. The role involves technical leadership, hands-on troubleshooting, and collaboration with vendors. A dynamic work environment with opportunities to innovate is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience integrating complex vision hardware systems for robotics.
• Proven track record from prototype to mass production.
• Expert experience with optical vendors and testing modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical integration of the robot's visual perception stack.
• Define specifications for custom sensor modules.
• Architect bring-up and validation plans for custom sensors.
• Ensure image quality and perform ISP tuning.
• Lead debugging of multi-gigabit video systems.

Skills

Hands-On Troubleshooting Mastery

Vendor Management

Deep Optical & Image Physics

System-Level Math & Calibration

Drive Through Influence

Agility

Education

Master or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field

Tools

High-Bandwidth Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

TDRs

Job description

Apptronik in Austin, Texas is seeking a Staff Perception Hardware Engineer to lead the integration of Apollo's perception hardware systems. The successful candidate will drive the transition from prototypes to production, ensuring high performance in vision and sensor systems. A Master or Ph.D. in relevant engineering fields with over 8 years of experience is required. The role involves technical leadership, hands-on troubleshooting, and collaboration with vendors. A dynamic work environment with opportunities to innovate is offered.