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Robotics Hardware Engineer

Arxlight · Oakland · On-site

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About Arxlight

We’re a stealth mode company building lightning fast interceptors to save lives. Backed by a16z.

About the role

Arxlight is seeking a talented multi-disciplinary Robotics Hardware Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and improving systems and components. We expect a high level of multi-disciplinary knowledge across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. You’ll take ownership of executing of entire projects and collaborate closely with functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

What they're looking for

  • BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Software Engineering, or related field
  • Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
  • Experience in developing complex eletro-mechanical systems, such as robots, UAVs, wearables, high power, electric propulsion, etc
  • Ability to read, interpret, and manipulate block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts
  • Strong command of engineering first principles
  • Multiple degrees or minors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Software Engineering, or related field
More about this role

ABOUT THE JOB

Arxlight is seeking a talented multi-disciplinary Robotics Hardware Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and improving systems and components. We expect a high level of multi-disciplinary knowledge across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. You’ll take ownership of executing of entire projects and collaborate closely with functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts in a wide range of fields - electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, manufacturing

Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production

Design, implementation, and test of complex electro-mechanical systems

High level system ownership with large levels of professional autonomy

Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans

Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed

Travel to test sites as needed

Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision

Wear many hats

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