Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled senior electrical engineer with proven experience designing audio and display systems. In this role, you will drive the electronics development for the human-robot interface in the next generation Apollo robot from concept, through design, and into production. We are primarily interested in candidates who have developed electronics for smart speakers, headphones, teleconference equipment, or robotics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Define electrical requirements to inform component selection and electronics architecture for the human-robot interface subsystem.
- Design and test the audio and display subsystems of Apollo.
- Ensure all electrical designs meet stringent EMI/EMC standards and contribute to achieving necessary safety certifications (e.g., UL, CE) for both power and communications.
- Design, simulate, implement, and test multi-layer mixed signal PCBAs.
- Develop comprehensive validation and test plans (DVT/PVT), design necessary test fixtures, and execute rigorous testing to confirm compliance with performance specifications and regulatory standards (e.g., FCC, CE).
- Own the entire lifecycle of power hardware systems, from initial concept and architecture definition through design, prototyping, validation, production release, and ongoing support.
- Manage 3rd party relationships with vendors, contract manufacturers, and external design services.
- Lead and mentor within the electrical engineering team, guiding junior engineers on best practices for complex compute hardware design, documentation, processes, and troubleshooting.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- PCB Tools: expert proficiency with modern schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer) for complex, high-power, high-speed boards.
- Preferred: knowledge of microphones, speakers, audio amplifiers, I2S, signal conditioning and filtering, A/D and D/A converters, and digital signal processing (DSP).
- Testing and Validation: ability to design and execute electrical and audio validation tests (Audio Precision, SoundCheck, B&K HATS).
- Nice to have: understanding of Thiele/Small parameters, lumped element modeling, and non-linear distortion mechanisms.
- Nice to have: proficiency in simulation tools (COMSOL, LEAP, or equivalent).
- Nice to have: Experience designing for high-performance audio systems where physical acoustics are critical to system-level accuracy.
- Nice to have: strong background in adaptive filtering (LMS/RLS), array processing, and speech enhancement algorithms.
- Nice to have: familiarity with the signal processing requirements for Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) engines and wake-word systems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- At least 5 years of industry experience in the area of audio electronics, with focus in acoustic electronics design (smart speakers, headphones, or robotics).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- At least 5 years of industry experience in audio electronics design
- Expert proficiency with PCB tools such as Altium Designer
- Ability to design and execute electrical and audio validation tests
- Knowledge of audio electronic components like microphones and speakers
Apptronik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Open paid time off alongside paid holidays and sick time is highlighted, providing broad latitude for time away.
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Flexible Benefits — A hybrid model with manager-approved remote work at least two days per week and flexible hours supports day-to-day flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple UnitedHealthcare plan options are offered with an employer-paid portion of premiums, and health coverage is characterized as good to great.
Apptronik Insights
What We Do
Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
Why Work With Us
At Apptronik, we don't see a future where man competes against machine. Instead, we envision a harmonious world where man and machine coexist. Our mission statement, "It is not Man vs. Machine, but Man + Machine," encapsulates our belief that the synergy between humans and robots will pave the way for a brighter, more advanced future.
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