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Senior Manager, Hardware Connectivity

Apptronik· Hardware
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Austin, TXfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Manager of Hardware Connectivity to lead the team responsible for the nervous system of Apollo, the flagship humanoid robot. Focused on robust data transmission across high-bandwidth sensors, low-latency joint control, cloud telematics, and external communications, while ensuring EMI/EMC, signal integrity, and reliable interconnects within a dynamic, articulating robot.

Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership & Growth: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of electrical, RF, and interconnect engineers. Empower Tech Leads, conduct design reviews, and allocate resources effectively across rapid hardware development cycles.
  • Internal Network Architecture: Oversee the physical layer design and routing rules for all internal communication buses distributed throughout the robot's body.
  • External Wireless & RF: Lead the integration and antenna design strategies for wireless data links, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Cellular (5G/LTE), enabling robust telemetry, OTA updates, and teleoperation.
  • Interconnects & Harnessing: Own the physical design, shielding, and dynamic routing of wire harnesses and custom flex-PCBs across Apollo’s articulating joints, minimizing wear and ensuring maximum lifecycle reliability.
  • EMI/EMC & Signal Integrity: Define the grounding architectures, shielding strategies, and spectrum management plans required to isolate sensitive data and RF signals from the robot's electromagnetic noise.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Electrical, Mechanical, and Software teams to ensure seamless system integration and packaging.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of professional engineering experience in hardware design, with at least 4+ years of direct people management experience.

Skills

Required:Electrical, RF, and interconnect engineering leadershipInternal network architectureWireless data links (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular)Interconnects & harnessing (wire harnesses, flex-PCBs)EMI/EMC & signal integritySystem-level thinkingHands-on technical leadership
Last updated Aug 16, 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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