1X · 1 month ago
Systems Engineer (All Levels)
Palo Alto, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $240K/yr1X is a company that builds humanoid robots to address labor shortages. As a Systems Engineer on the Diagnostics Engineering team, you will lead efforts to diagnose robot failures and develop tools and workflows for failure assessments, enhancing system reliability and supporting hardware development cycles.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, software, and controls failures, and document root causes
Debug complex mechanical failures using engineering fundamentals such as drawings, mechanisms, tolerances, fits, inspection, and measurement techniques
Use electrical and system-level instrumentation to investigate faults in robots and sub-components
Develop test tools and scripts in C++ and Python to support diagnostics, integration, and data analysis
Create clear reporting from diagnostic and fleet data to drive decision-making and track improvements
Collaborate with prototyping and design engineers to iterate on hardware changes based on diagnostic findings
Communicate design recommendations effectively to hardware, electrical, and controls teams
Qualification
Required
Degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience debugging complex subsystems involving microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
Ability to read and interpret C++, Python, and similar embedded systems languages
Proficient in data visualization techniques and tools
Experience with Linux, Git, command line tools, and standard diagnostic equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, log analyzers)
Experience designing and building mechanical test fixtures, diagnostic tools, or custom hardware
Solid fundamentals in electrical and embedded systems troubleshooting
Experience supporting hardware bring-up, calibration, or production validation workflows
Familiarity with ROS2, behavior trees, or motion-planning stacks
Preferred
Experience working with humanoid or legged robotic systems is a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Company
1X
1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
Founded in 2014
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$136.49MKey Investors
EQT VenturesOpenAI Startup Fund
2025-07-07Series B
2024-01-11Series B· $99.94M
2024-01-11Secondary Market
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