Electrical Engineer, Tactile/Hand Sensor

Foundation Robotics

• $180K — $300K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in sensor integration and motor control design.
  • Proven ability in designing embedded systems for compact, high-reliability applications.
  • Strong debugging skills using lab instruments like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Proficient with ECAD tools like Altium Designer or KiCad.
  • Solid grasp of signal integrity and thermal management in electronics design.
  • Familiarity with embedded C/C++ and firmware integration is desirable.
  • Experience in robotics or similar hardware fields with knowledge of safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced custom sensors tailored for robotics applications.
  • Design and assess embedded systems and mixed-signal circuits.
  • Collaborate with silicon partners to integrate innovative chips.
  • Conduct board bring-up, validation, and debugging in lab settings.
  • Mentor junior engineers and review technical designs for compliance.
  • Enhance design for manufacturability and testability metrics.
  • Work with teams to transition designs from prototypes to mass production.

Benefits

  • Market-standard health, vision, dental, and 401k plans.
  • Equity opportunities available for employees.
  • Strong company culture focused on innovation and mission-driven work.
Full Job Description
  • Develop new custom force and tactile sensors for robotics with aggressive size and reliability requirements.
  • Design and evaluate embedded systems and mixed-signal circuits (MCUs, FPGAs, sensors, power, communications).
  • Collaborate with silicon partners to evaluate and integrate cutting-edge chips (e.g. encoders, IMUs, tactile sensors).
  • Perform board bring-up, validation, and debugging using lab instruments and test infrastructure.
  • Guide junior engineers and review schematic/layout work to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvements in design for manufacturability (DFM), testability (DFT), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
  • Interface with firmware/software engineers to define board-level APIs and support hardware abstraction.
  • Support the transition from prototypes to production, working with contract manufacturers and test engineers.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies in embedded electronics, robotic sensing, and motor control.

What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:

  • Experience with sensor integration (IMUs, force/tactile, encoders), motor control (BLDC, brushed, stepper), and power electronics.
  • Proven track record designing embedded systems (MCUs, DSPs, or FPGAs) in compact, high-reliability systems.
  • Strong debugging skills with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG tools.
  • Proficiency in ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or Cadence.
  • Solid understanding of signal integrity, thermal management, and power distribution for compact electronics.
  • Familiarity with firmware interactions and embedded C/C++ is a plus.
  • Experience working on robotics, prosthetics, or haptics-related hardware.
  • Knowledge of silicon evaluation and working with early-stage chip vendors.
  • Experience with wireless communication (BLE, Wi-Fi, etc.) and secure hardware design.
  • Exposure to safety standards (IEC, ISO) and EMI/EMC compliance testing.
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Benefits

  • We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.) and equity. Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

Salary

  • The annual compensation is expected to be between $180,000 - $300,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
* Ladders Estimates

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