Electrical Engineer, Tactile/Hand Sensor
$180,000–$300,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop custom force and tactile sensors for robotics with aggressive size and reliability requirements. Design and evaluate embedded systems and mixed-signal circuits, including MCUs, FPGAs, and power electronics. Collaborate with silicon partners to integrate cutting-edge chips and perform board bring-up, validation, and debugging using lab instruments. Guide junior engineers through schematic reviews and drive continuous improvements in design for manufacturability, testability, and electromagnetic compatibility. Interface with firmware teams to define board-level APIs and support the transition from prototypes to production with contract manufacturers. Stay current on emerging technologies in embedded electronics and robotic sensing.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with sensor integration (IMUs, force/tactile, encoders), motor control (BLDC, brushed, stepper), and power electronics
- Proven track record designing embedded systems (MCUs, DSPs, or FPGAs) in compact, high-reliability systems
- 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
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with firmware interactions and embedded C/C++
- 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
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