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# Hardware lead

- **Company:** Foundation Inc
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Communications Protocols, Embedded Software, Firmware, MATLAB, Modeling and Simulation, Ansys
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/hardware-team-lead-foundation-company-9617172

## About the Role

* A hands-on technical leader with strong design experience in Hardware systems for robotics, automotive, or aerospace (bonus if done in the context of high volume manufacturing)..
 * Robust understanding of electromechanical structures and systems,, embedded firmware, communication protocols, sensor integration, and packaging.
 * A leader that is ready to dive into technical details and challenges related to mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and sourcing activities.
 * Mastery in 3D CAD software, simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB, ANSYS, etc), GD&T, tolerance analysis, and technical communication.
 * Zeal for agile, startup-like operations with a bias for action to guide the actuator team in transformative robotics progress across all Foundation initiatives.



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