Robotics Firmware & Electrical Engineer jobs in United States
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Meta · 9 hours ago

Robotics Firmware & Electrical Engineer

positionFremont, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$144/hr - $204/hr
date6+ years exp

Meta is seeking an Firmware/Electrical Engineer to join our Data Center Robotics Engineering team. This role is responsible for the design, development, manufacturing, deployment, and sustaining of robotics hardware solutions throughout the product life cycles to enable physical automation within Meta data centers.

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Responsibilities

For this role we are looking for a generalist able to contribute to multiple parts of our embedded stack
Architect and build the electrical system for autonomous mobile robots
Architect and develop firmware for motor controllers, sensor interfaces, and communication systems
Implement the ROS2 nodes for power distribution, data collection, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) safety systems
Analyze, understand, and mitigate firmware and electrical related field issues
Work closely with Software, Electrical, Mechnical and Systems teams to deliver fully functioning robot prototypes and production units

Qualification

C/C++PythonEmbedded systemsLinux OSRobotics experienceElectrical layoutPCB designCommunication protocolsAnalytical skillsProject managementLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Minimum of 6 years industry experience
Expert in C/C++, python skills with experience in embedded systems development
Understanding of Linux OS and distributions
Understanding of real-time control loops and timing constraints
Experience with all sorts of industrial automation systems and robotics including actuator selection, sensor integration, microcontrollers, linux systems, inter-device communication
Experience in debugging communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, UART, SPI, etc
Industrial experience with electrical layout, PCB design
Skilled in effective communication across electrical, mechanical, and software domains to investigate and understand underlying design interfaces
Ability to take an abstract problem and break it down into an implementable system - starting with a scrappy approach and progressively building it up into a sophisticated solution

Preferred

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or equivalent with 6+ years of industry experience
Extensive experience in the design and development of complex robotics systems, including mobile platforms (robot base, robot mast), articulated robot arms, grippers etc
Experience with sensor integration and calibration for robotics applications, including vision systems, LiDAR, and inertial measurement units (IMUs)
Familiarity with motion control systems and robotics programming languages such as ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar frameworks
Knowledge of safety standards and regulations applicable to robotics systems, such as UL583 and ANSI B56
Experience in project management or leadership roles, including the experience in leading cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion

Company

Meta

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Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Menlo Park, CA, US
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.metacareers.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kathryn Glickman
Director, CEO Communications
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Christine Lu
CTO Business Engineering NA
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