Engineering Manager, Hardware Integration and Test
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our newly formed Hardware Integration & Test at Apptronik. You will be at the forefront of bringing our humanoid robot platform to life, ensuring every physical component is meticulously integrated and rigorously tested. This is a critical leadership role for an engineer with deep expertise in both hands-on hardware development and strategic team management.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians specializing in the integration, test, and verification of complex robotic systems.
- Own all aspects of Wiring and Harness Design and Integration, ensuring the creation of robust, manufacturable, and reliable power and data distribution systems.
- Own Configuration Management, including all aspects of revision control, and the creation and maintenance of accurate top level System Bills of Materials (BoM) for the robot and all auxiliary equipment.
- Direct prototypes Hardware Integration and Bring-Up, guiding the team through the physical assembly, initial power-on, and functional testing of all new hardware designs.
- Develop and release Kinematic and Dynamic Calibration schemes to ensure the robot's physical model is precisely aligned with its software and control systems.
- Drive Design Verification by creating and executing comprehensive test plans at both the component and assembly levels to ensure all hardware meets design specifications.
- Lead HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Testbed Development, building and maintaining sophisticated test environments for rapid, safe, and repeatable verification of new hardware and software, fully integrated into our CI/CD pipeline.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- 6+ years of experience in a hands-on hardware engineering role, with a strong focus on complex electromechanical systems.
- 2+ years of experience in a direct leadership or management role, with a proven track record of managing and mentoring technical teams.
- Deep, hands-on expertise in the design and manufacturing of wiring and cable harnesses.
- Proven experience in developing and operating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testbeds.
- Direct experience with configuration management and BoM ownership for a complex hardware product.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with humanoid robotics or similar complex robotic systems is a significant advantage.
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
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