Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Vancouver

Overview

Design and develop electrical systems, PCBs, firmware for advanced humanoid robots.

Key Responsibilities

• circuit analysis
• firmware development
• lab validation
• pcb design
• linux configuration
• system integration

Tasks

-Use strong circuit analysis fundamentals to review electrical designs, conduct failure analysis, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems. -Develop electrical systems that power and control Humanoid’s advanced robots, with a focus on sensors, compute architecture, and power systems. -Write firmware in C and HDL to program microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs, testing and refining embedded designs to ensure optimal performance. -Use a variety of lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, programmable loads, and spectrum analyzers, to validate designs and solve complex electrical engineering challenges. -Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics -Utilize your knowledge of command-line Linux to configure networks, run software, and interface with robots for testing and validation. -Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium, ensuring the designs meet the performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards required for robotics. -Work closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, and other team members to integrate electrical systems with robotics hardware, ensuring seamless operation and performance.

Requirements

• pcie
• altium
• solidworks
• linux kernel
• ee degree
• python

What You Bring

-Experience with high-speed data technologies such as PCIE, Ethernet, EtherCAT and/or other communication protocols in PCB-based devices and systems. -Experience developing power regulation and distribution systems, including particular expertise with short-circuit protection systems, switching power supplies, and creative power management technologies. -Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium) for schematic capture and layout. -Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar mechanical CAD tools. -Experience in building Linux kernels and modifying or writing device drivers. -Familiarity with embedded programming, including C, HDL, and other relevant languages for microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs. -Working knowledge of circuit simulation, analysis, and debugging techniques, including the use of oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers. -We are looking for talented candidates who have great fundamentals in electrical engineering and humanoid robotics. Here is a list of expertise or experience that would be a valuable asset to our team. You don’t need to have experience in ALL of these areas to be considered for this position. Candidates with any of the following technical expertise can be considered. -Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives -BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. -Experience with Python, C++, LabView, or MATLAB for automation and testing. -Familiarity with Verilog or VHDL for hardware design and simulation.

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Benefits

-Office perks: free lunches -Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws -Travel opportunities to our London and Boston offices -Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan

About Humanoid

-Blends advanced AI, multimodal vision reasoning, and modular hardware into a robust platform targeting logistics, manufacturing, and retail. -The company pivots on commercial impact—solving repetitive physical tasks in real settings, not just lab experiments. -A cinematic teaser video set the tone for its vision: human-robot coexistence in everyday environments. -A standout is its modular design allowing interchangeable platforms—wheeled or legged—aimed at rapid and affordable deployment.

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