Apptronik · 2 months ago
Engineering Manager - Hardware Integration and Test
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expApptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the labor shortage problem. They are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Manager to lead the Hardware Integration & Test team, ensuring the meticulous integration and rigorous testing of their humanoid robot platform.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians specializing in the integration, test, and verification of complex robotic systems
Own all aspects of Wiring and Harness Design and Integration, ensuring the creation of robust, manufacturable, and reliable power and data distribution systems
Own Configuration Management, including all aspects of revision control, and the creation and maintenance of accurate top level System Bills of Materials (BoM) for the robot and all auxiliary equipment
Direct prototypes Hardware Integration and Bring-Up, guiding the team through the physical assembly, initial power-on, and functional testing of all new hardware designs
Develop and release Kinematic and Dynamic Calibration schemes to ensure the robot's physical model is precisely aligned with its software and control systems
Drive Design Verification by creating and executing comprehensive test plans at both the component and assembly levels to ensure all hardware meets design specifications
Lead HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Testbed Development, building and maintaining sophisticated test environments for rapid, safe, and repeatable verification of new hardware and software, fully integrated into our CI/CD pipeline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
6+ years of experience in a hands-on hardware engineering role, with a strong focus on complex electromechanical systems
2+ years of experience in a direct leadership or management role, with a proven track record of managing and mentoring technical teams
Deep, hands-on expertise in the design and manufacturing of wiring and cable harnesses
Proven experience in developing and operating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testbeds
Direct experience with configuration management and BoM ownership for a complex hardware product
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience with humanoid robotics or similar complex robotic systems is a significant advantage
Company
Apptronik
Apptronik is a robotics company that designs and builds human-centered robotics systems.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$762.79MKey Investors
Humanoid GlobalTerex
2025-11-25Series B· $331M
2025-10-02Corporate Round· $0.06M
2025-02-13Series A· $403M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Cardenas
CEO
Nicholas Paine
CTO
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