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Senior Electrical Engineer - Apollo 2

Apptronik· Hardware
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Hybrid (Austin, TX)full-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Electrical Engineer to join Apptronik’s Apollo 2 humanoid robot program, focusing on design, process, and performance improvements across the robotic system from components to full-stack assembly. Hands-on role with emphasis on robotics, PCB/PCBA design, debugging, and developing engineering processes.

Responsibilities

  • PCBA Design for Excellence: feedback and processes for design for manufacturing and test (DFM, DFT) for PCBAs and wiring harnesses; BOM and component sourcing management; collaboration with vendors and manufacturing from design release through initial builds; support electrical engineering team on new designs.
  • Debug Specialist: root cause analysis on system failures and performance issues; implement robust solutions; coordinate corrective actions; develop design documentation for system bring-up and field deployment; define and support compliance, EMI, EMC, safety, and reliability testing.
  • Leader for Electrical Engineering Development Processes: lead continuous improvement for Apollo humanoid robot; maintain design release, product lifecycle management, manufacturing team support, engineering change orders; collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers; develop best practices for electrical assembly, testing, and quality control; document design changes; mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

  • Experience with product lifecycle management and PLM systems such as Arena
  • Competent in CAD tools including Altium or similar
  • Experience developing and maintaining CAD design rules
  • Proven experience designing, prototyping, and debugging PCB/PCBA and interfacing with manufacturing during release/build
  • Familiarity with electronics lab tools and simulation tools (e.g., LTSpice, PSpice)
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written) and ability to develop build instructions and diagrams
  • Strong problem-solving and hardware debugging skills
  • Hands-on prototyping and testing experience with lab equipment
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% within US and internationally
  • Education: Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; 4 years of Electrical Engineer experience

Skills

Nice to have:Product lifecycle management (PLM)

Benefits

  • Direct hire
  • Equal employment opportunity statement included in job description
Last updated Sep 20, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Apptronik

One Platform for the Future of Work

Apptronik designs humanoid robotics platforms with mobility, manipulation, and human-centered interaction to support people in the workplace.

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