1X · 4 months ago
Electrical Engineer, Staff
Palo Alto, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $250K/yr1X is an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on building humanoid robots that can autonomously perform various tasks. The role of Hardcore Electrical Engineer involves designing and integrating electrical systems for advanced humanoid robotics, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Architect power electronics and distribution for high-actuation, high-density humanoid robots
Design advanced PCB layouts for sensing, actuation, and compute modules under extreme constraints
Build real-time embedded systems using microcontrollers and high-speed digital interfaces
Debug, characterize, and optimize across thermal, EMI, and signal-integrity domains
Develop rapid prototypes, validation rigs, and custom tools to accelerate iteration
Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and AI teams to bring robots to life
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in electrical system design for robotics, consumer electronics, or similarly demanding fields
Deep understanding of power electronics, signal integrity, and mixed-signal circuit design
Hands-on experience debugging and validating hardware (use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
Experience designing under constraints (size, weight, power, thermal, etc.)
History of successfully moving from prototyping to production with high reliability
Strong ability to optimize trade‑offs between performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability
Comfort working fast‑paced environments with tight timelines and high technical complexity
Excellent communication and teamwork, especially across hardware, mechanical, and software domains
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Company
1X
1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
Founded in 2014
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$136.49MKey Investors
EQT VenturesOpenAI Startup Fund
2025-07-07Series B
2024-01-11Series B· $99.94M
2024-01-11Secondary Market
Recent News
2026-01-15
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