Founding Hardware Engineer (Robotics)

The Mission Build manufacturing systems that run continuously without human intervention. This isn’t about a better robot. It’s about creating an intelligence layer that allows robots and machines to operate autonomously at scale. Why This Role Is Different- This is a founding-level hardware role . You’ll decide how the entire system comes together. You’ll be answering questions like: Which robot platform do we build around? What grippers and tooling actually work in production? How do we integrate with real manufacturing equipment? What safety architecture is required for autonomy? How do hardware decisions impact perception and AI performance? If you’ve only owned part of a robot, this role won’t be the right fit. If you’ve owned systems end-to-end, this is exactly what they need. What You’ll Do Own hardware architecture across the full robotics stack Select robots, grippers, sensors, and supporting hardware Design and deploy robotic work cells in real environments Integrate robots with manufacturing equipment Build safety systems for production use Work closely with software/AI teams to enable autonomy Support deployments and troubleshoot in the field What They’re Looking For 4–10 years in robotics, automation, or mechatronics Experience building or selecting full robotic systems Strong understanding of manipulation (grippers, force interaction, etc.) Experience working closely with software teams Startup or small-team experience (high ownership) CAD: SolidWorks / Fusion 360 Ideal Backgrounds Robotics Integration Engineer Mechatronics Engineer Automation Engineer Founding or early-stage robotics engineer The Environment Team of 4 (AI, autonomy, perception-heavy) You are the hardware authority High ownership, fast decisions, real-world deployment Why Join This is a rare opportunity to: Define the hardware foundation of a robotics company Work directly with founders Own decisions that shape the product long-term Build systems that go from concept → real manufacturing environments If you’ve built real robotic systems and want to own the next one end-to-end, let’s talk. #J-18808-Ljbffr Haveron James