X is Alphabet’s moonshot factory. We are a diverse group of inventors and entrepreneurs who build and launch technologies that aim to improve the lives of millions, even billions, of people. Our goal: 10x impact on the world’s most intractable problems, not just 10% improvement. We approach projects that have the aspiration and riskiness of research with the speed and ambition of a startup.
The Team
Born from X, the moonshot factory, and working alongside teams at Google, we’re building a new type of robot. One that can learn by itself, to help anyone with (almost) anything. With one foot in today, and the other in tomorrow, we seek to turn the helper robots of science fiction novels into reality. Doing this requires taking on the hardest problems in robotics. All so we can work towards a future where helper robots are a part of a better everyday, for everyone.
We know that no company, no moonshot, no wild idea is greater than the efforts of the people behind it. Our team is thoughtful, driven and deliberately diverse, working together in a creative and collaborative environment, where everyone’s perspectives and expertise is valued.
We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with experience in system architecture and a proficiency in board design. Find out more about us, and meet the people behind the robots on our website.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and contribute to system architecture for our Everyday robots
- Capture and define product technical requirements
- Own board designs with proficiency in power, analog and high-speed design including board bring-up and validation
- Debug and failure analysis skills at both board and system level
- Collaborate and partner with external vendors to lead design efforts
- Partner with manufacturing engineers and contract manufacturers to build robust and reliable PCBA designs
- Contribute to collaborative efforts to help define system architecture of future generation robots
- Be the EE technical lead on robot subsystems and work cross-functionally on product design
- Design and take ownership of board design from concept to deployment
- Debug and drive cross-functional failure analysis of robot subsystems
- Work closely with manufacturing engineers to drive process improvements to ensure robust and reliable designs
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with system level design/architecture of complex electrical systems
- Extensive experience designing boards with breadth of knowledge involving:
- CPU/microcontrollers
- High-speed buses
- Networking
- Power
- Proficiency in schematic capture and layout review.
- Good communication and time management skills, demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, with technical and non-technical collaborators
- An interest in working on a small, fast paced team
Preferred Qualifications
- Generalist with knowledge in the field of sensors/ actuators/ motor controls
- Passion for robotics
- Proficiency in the NPI (New Product Introduction) process and experience shipping products
- Experience with Altium Designer and simulation tools
At Everyday Robots, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you require additional accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.
At X, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at: x-accommodation-request@x.team.