Senior Electrical Engineer - Foot

About 1X
We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general-purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously.

We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life.

We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI. If this mission excites you, we’d be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey.

Role Overview

As an Electrical Engineer - Foot, you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in robotics by helping to design the next generation of robotic feet. You’ll design and integrate electrical systems that operate at the edge of performance, reliability, and manufacturability—ensuring that every component, layout, and system meets the demands of advanced humanoid robotics.

Responsibilities

• You will own of schematics, layout, prototyping, up to and including developing key testing and validation requirements with the manufacturing team

• Design advanced PCB layouts for sensing, actuation, and compute modules in highly space-constrained under environmentally challenging conditions

• Preference for prior experience with tactile sensing systems

• 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, soft goods, materials, and AI teams to bring robots to life