Job Description

Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.

You will join a team developing a state-of-the-art general-purpose robot designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, to walk like humans do, and to dexterously manipulate objects with its hands and upper body.

We seek a passionate Sr. Systems Engineer with experience in leading highly complex, technical projects. Apptronik Systems Engineers leverage an understanding of many domains, including requirements generation, engineering analysis, interface definitions, procurement, leadership, management, and manufacturing to coordinate and organize full robot system technical efforts. This role consolidates a broad skill set to define organizing principles for a robust, full robotic system, in a small-team environment, contributing to Apptronik’s overall vision of Robots for Humans.

Responsibilities

Use systems engineering approaches, including model-based system engineering (MBSE) to manage requirements, milestones, and associated programmatic and system needs
Lead cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams to develop requirements, architectures, procure plans, fabrication schedules, and test plans for full-stack robotic systems
Create documentation and organize technical information to serve as deliverables in government contracts, white-papers, and presentations
Establish individual and team goals consistent with overall company OKRs
Work closely with a small team to design, prototype, and test new product features

Must Have

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Mechanical or Electrical preferred
5+ years of experience leading cross-functional systems engineering efforts in applications of robotics, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, or related industries. Salary and title dependent on experience.
Experience leading engineering teams through structured safety analysis efforts, such as HARA, FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis
Experience communicating effectively with internal engineering teams and executives
Strong communication skills, including ability to author technical documentation and deliver presentations on technical topics
Experience leading cross-functional technical efforts through planning, technical requirement development, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Experience working in small, interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
Strong work ethic and close attention to detail

Nice to Have

Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering methods
Experience with assembly of robotic systems or industrial equipment
Experience in Automotive, preferably with construction vehicle development
Experience in Additive manufacturing technologies
Experience in managing large-scale and dynamic engineering projects

Perks

Competitive base w/ benefits
Highly motivating equity incentive package
Hybrid work schedule (i.e. work from home in some capacity)
Flexible work hours policy
Professional development opportunities
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
401k plan

*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.

Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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