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1X · 1 day ago

System Engineer, Hands

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$147K/yr - $221K/yr
date5+ years exp

1X is a company that builds safe humanoid robots that work alongside people at home and in factories. The System Engineer will focus on designing, integrating, and maintaining complex robotic systems, collaborating with various teams to ensure reliable system performance from prototype to production.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
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Responsibilities

Define system architecture, interfaces, and requirements across mechanical, electrical, embedded, and software subsystems
Integrate tactile sensors and related perception pipelines into robotic platforms and validate performance
Develop test plans, acceptance criteria, and verification/validation (V&V) strategies for system-level readiness
Own system bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis across hardware/firmware/software boundaries
Collaborate with controls and SW/AI teams to tune system behavior and improve robustness
Create and maintain system documentation: ICDs, requirements, schematics references, test reports, and release notes
Partner with product and program teams to scope milestones, estimate effort, and manage technical risks

Qualification

Systems engineeringRobotics integrationTactile sensingDebugging skillsLinux proficiencyScripting (Python/Bash)Real-time systemsCommunication protocolsRobotics frameworksCross-functional communicationFast-paced environments

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years experience in systems engineering, robotics integration, or complex electromechanical products
Hands-on experience with tactile sensing, force/torque sensors, or haptics-related instrumentation
Strong debugging skills using lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, DAQ) and software tools
Experience writing system requirements, interface control documents, and V&V plans
Proficiency with Linux and scripting (Python/Bash) for automation and test tooling
Understanding of real-time/embedded systems and communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)
Familiarity with robotics frameworks and middleware (e.g., ROS/ROS2) and sensor fusion concepts
Strong cross-functional communication and ability to work in fast-paced prototype environments

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Company

1X

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1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Moss, Ostfold, NOR
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.1x.tech

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (16)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$136.49M
Key Investors
EQT VenturesOpenAI Startup Fund
2025-07-07Series B
2024-01-11Series B· $99.94M
2024-01-11Secondary Market

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