1X · 7 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer – Actuators & Drives
Palo Alto, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $188K/yr
5+ years exp1X is an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and scale electrical systems for advanced robotic platforms, focusing on robotic actuators and motor drive systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Own the electrical design of key subsystems across robotic platforms, from concept through production
Define electrical architectures that balance performance, reliability, safety, cost, and manufacturability
Design, review, and debug schematics and PCBs, including power, sensing, and control electronics
Bring up and validate prototypes and production-intent hardware using lab equipment
Collaborate closely with firmware, controls, and mechanical engineers to enable high-performance systems
Support EMI/ESD, safety, and reliability requirements throughout the design process
Drive electrical design best practices, documentation, and design reviews
Work with manufacturing and test teams to support DFM/DFA, production ramp, and field issues
Contribute to technical decision-making at both system and detailed implementation levels
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering (senior/staff level depending on experience)
Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design
Experience designing and debugging real hardware, from schematic to PCB to bring-up
Familiarity with power systems, sensors, and embedded electronics
Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, etc.)
Understanding of EMI/ESD considerations and robust hardware design practices
Experience collaborating across disciplines (mechanical, firmware, controls, test, manufacturing)
Ability to take ownership of complex technical problems and drive them to completion
Preferred
Experience designing motor drive systems, including power electronics and motor interfaces
Familiarity with robotic actuators or electromechanical systems
Understanding of motor types, sensors (encoders, current sensing), and control requirements
Experience with high-power or high-current electronics
Exposure to mass manufacturing electronics and production ramp-up
Experience with safety-critical or high-reliability systems
Knowledge of thermal design and fault-tolerant architectures
Basic familiarity with mechanical CAD or close collaboration with mechanical design
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.
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
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