Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Robotics startup building next-generation satellite resilient positioning technology for autonomous vehicles and UGVs in Austin, Texas (hybrid) is looking to add a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to the team. The ideal engineer will sit at the intersection of hardware and software, helping drive products from early design and prototype bring-up through testing, validation, and high-volume manufacturing. This person will work across PCB/PCBA design, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, manufacturing test automation, and robotic vehicle platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in hardware systems, electrical engineering, embedded systems, robotics, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with PCB/PCBA bring-up, Altium, hardware debugging, and system integration
• Strong C/C++ experience with embedded systems, firmware, or microcontrollers
• Experience developing hardware test systems, manufacturing testers, or automated test stations
• Experience taking products from NPI through production/HVM
• Familiarity with DFM, SPC, yield analysis, and Gauge R&R (GR&R)
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and owning projects in a fast-paced startup environment

Nice to Have:

• Experience with robotics, UGVs, autonomous vehicles, or automotive systems
• Experience with ROS2, embedded Linux, CAN bus, or vehicle communications
• Experience integrating sensors, compute platforms, and embedded systems
• Experience designing ruggedized hardware/compute platforms
• Experience supporting defense, government, or other mission-critical applications
• Experience with Python data stack and AI/LLM-assisted engineering tools
• Early-stage startup experience

Package:

• Full-time Direct Hire with competitive benefits
• Competitive base salary
• Education/tuition reimbursement plans
• Multiple healthcare options
• Employee retirement matching plans
• Yearly bonus opportunities
• Significant ownership and growth opportunity within a rapidly scaling startup