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# Robotics Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Gannett River States Publishing Corporation
- **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Printing, Computer-Aided Design, Altium Designer, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, SolidWorks (CAD), Electronic Design Automation, Electrical CAD, Rapid Prototyping Process, RS-232, RS-485 Standard, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, PIC Microcontroller, Hardware Testing, Information Technology, Wearables
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/robotics-hardware-engineer-oakland-ca--651689dc-c29f-49ae-836f-aa352155d33b

## About the Role

Robotics, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Cost Engineering, Test Plan/Schedule, Software Engineering, * BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Software Engineering, or related field

 * Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
 * Experience in developing complex eletro-mechanical systems, such as robots, UAVs, wearables, high power, electric propulsion, etc
 * Ability to read, interpret, and manipulate block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
 * Strong command of engineering first principles, * Multiple degrees or minors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Software Engineering, or related field
 * Experience in Mechanical CAD (Solidworks, NX, Fusion 360, etc)
 * Experience in Electrical CAD (Altium, KiCad, etc)
 * Hands-on prototyping experience (3D printing, machining, soldering, board assembly, harnessing)
 * Strong organizational skills
 * Familiarity with microcontrollers, power conversion and system integration
 * Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
 * Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
 * Experience in characterizing circuits at both schematic and board level
 * Familiarity with wireless communication protocols
 * Experience with microcontroller wired communication protocols (USB, MIPI CSI2, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485)
 * Experience with motor and servo drive (BLDC/Brushed motor controller design, servo control systems)
 * Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters)

## Description

ABOUT THE JOBArxlight is seeking a talented multi-disciplinary Robotics Hardware Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and improving systems and components. We expect a high level of multi-disciplinary knowledge across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. You'll take ownership of executing of entire projects and collaborate closely with functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions., * Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts in a wide range of fields - electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, manufacturing

 * Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
 * Design, implementation, and test of complex electro-mechanical systems
 * High level system ownership with large levels of professional autonomy
 * Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
 * Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
 * Travel to test sites as needed
 * Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
 * Wear many hats