Senior Electrical Engineer
Foundation RoboticsSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted December 2, 2025
180000 - 300000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Foundation Robotics is pioneering general‑purpose robots designed to tackle the global labor shortage. The company focuses on creating autonomous machines capable of operating in complex, hazardous environments—from construction sites to conflict zones—while reducing human exposure to risk. By integrating advanced perception, manipulation, and AI decision‑making, Foundation Robotics enhances productivity in labor‑intensive sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and disaster response. Its commitment to safety‑first design and versatile platform architecture sets it apart in the robotics industry.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing embedded systems and will be able to work with a team to develop advanced robots that can operate in complex environments.
Requirements
- Proven track record designing embedded systems (MCUs, DSPs, or FPGAs) in compact, high-reliability systems.
- Experience with sensor integration (IMUs, force/tactile, encoders), motor control (BLDC, brushed, stepper), and power electronics.
- Strong debugging skills with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG tools.
- Proficiency in ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or Cadence.
- Solid understanding of signal integrity, thermal management, and power distribution for compact electronics.
- Familiarity with firmware interactions and embedded C/C++ is a plus.
- Experience working on robotics, prosthetics, or haptics-related hardware.
- Knowledge of silicon evaluation and working with early-stage chip vendors.
- Experience with wireless communication (BLE, Wi-Fi, etc.) and secure hardware design.
- Exposure to safety standards (IEC, ISO) and EMI/EMC compliance testing.
Benefits
- Annual compensation between $180,000 - $300,000
- Opportunity to work on a mission to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments
