Engineering Manager, Hardware Integration and Test

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our newly formed Hardware Integration & Test at Apptronik. You will be at the forefront of bringing our humanoid robot platform to life, ensuring every physical component is meticulously integrated and rigorously tested. This is a critical leadership role for an engineer with deep expertise in both hands-on hardware development and strategic team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians specializing in the integration, test, and verification of complex robotic systems.
• Own all aspects of Wiring and Harness Design and Integration, ensuring the creation of robust, manufacturable, and reliable power and data distribution systems.
• Own Configuration Management, including all aspects of revision control, and the creation and maintenance of accurate top level System Bills of Materials (BoM) for the robot and all auxiliary equipment.
• Direct prototypes Hardware Integration and Bring-Up, guiding the team through the physical assembly, initial power-on, and functional testing of all new hardware designs.
• Develop and release Kinematic and Dynamic Calibration schemes to ensure the robot's physical model is precisely aligned with its software and control systems.
• Drive Design Verification by creating and executing comprehensive test plans at both the component and assembly levels to ensure all hardware meets design specifications.
• Lead HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Testbed Development, building and maintaining sophisticated test environments for rapid, safe, and repeatable verification of new hardware and software, fully integrated into our CI/CD pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in a hands-on hardware engineering role, with a strong focus on complex electromechanical systems.
• 2+ years of experience in a direct leadership or management role, with a proven track record of managing and mentoring technical teams.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in the design and manufacturing of wiring and cable harnesses.
• Proven experience in developing and operating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testbeds.
• Direct experience with configuration management and BoM ownership for a complex hardware product.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with humanoid robotics or similar complex robotic systems is a significant advantage.