1X
Hardcore Electrical Engineer, Hardware Engineering
1X, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Hardcore Electrical Engineer – Humanoid Robotics
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At 1X, we are building humanoid robots that will take on the hardest real-world problems. This is not incremental engineering—it is high-stakes, first-principles design. Our team is small, flat, and relentlessly driven. We move fast, break down barriers, and expect every engineer to own entire systems end-to-end. Strong communication and a hands-on mindset are essential.
What You’ll Do As a
Hardcore Electrical Engineer , you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in robotics. You’ll design and integrate electrical systems that operate at the edge of performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Expect to:
Architect power electronics and distribution for a high-actuation, high-density humanoid robot
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
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with mechanical, software, and AI teams to bring robots to life
Your Toolkit
PCB CAD (Altium)
Embedded C/C++, Verilog/VHDL
STM32/ARM microcontrollers, Xilinx/Intel FPGAs
High-speed buses: CAN, SPI, I²C, LVDS, Ethernet
Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, thermal sensors
A maker’s mindset: soldering iron in one hand, scope probe in the other
Who You Are
You thrive in the chaos of hard problems and unfinished playbooks
5+ years of experience designing, building, and shipping real hardware (robotics, aerospace, automotive, or similar)
Proven track record in power systems, embedded design, or high-density PCB layout
Obsessive about reliability, yet willing to prototype fast and learn by doing
A clear communicator who can align cross-functional teams under pressure
Excited by the idea of making humanoid robots work in the real world
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function Sunnyvale, CA – $111,000 - $164,000; San Mateo, CA – $127,500 - $240,000; San Leandro, CA – $75,000 - $175,000
Current openings (examples)
Electrical Hardware Engineer (Early Career) – Mountain View, CA $148,000 - $172,000
Electrical Engineer, Abuse & Test Engineering – Mountain View, CA $150,000 - $230,000
Electrical Engineer, Battery and Charger – Sunnyvale, CA $80,500 - $131,813
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At 1X, we are building humanoid robots that will take on the hardest real-world problems. This is not incremental engineering—it is high-stakes, first-principles design. Our team is small, flat, and relentlessly driven. We move fast, break down barriers, and expect every engineer to own entire systems end-to-end. Strong communication and a hands-on mindset are essential.
What You’ll Do As a
Hardcore Electrical Engineer , you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in robotics. You’ll design and integrate electrical systems that operate at the edge of performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Expect to:
Architect power electronics and distribution for a high-actuation, high-density humanoid robot
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
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with mechanical, software, and AI teams to bring robots to life
Your Toolkit
PCB CAD (Altium)
Embedded C/C++, Verilog/VHDL
STM32/ARM microcontrollers, Xilinx/Intel FPGAs
High-speed buses: CAN, SPI, I²C, LVDS, Ethernet
Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, thermal sensors
A maker’s mindset: soldering iron in one hand, scope probe in the other
Who You Are
You thrive in the chaos of hard problems and unfinished playbooks
5+ years of experience designing, building, and shipping real hardware (robotics, aerospace, automotive, or similar)
Proven track record in power systems, embedded design, or high-density PCB layout
Obsessive about reliability, yet willing to prototype fast and learn by doing
A clear communicator who can align cross-functional teams under pressure
Excited by the idea of making humanoid robots work in the real world
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function Sunnyvale, CA – $111,000 - $164,000; San Mateo, CA – $127,500 - $240,000; San Leandro, CA – $75,000 - $175,000
Current openings (examples)
Electrical Hardware Engineer (Early Career) – Mountain View, CA $148,000 - $172,000
Electrical Engineer, Abuse & Test Engineering – Mountain View, CA $150,000 - $230,000
Electrical Engineer, Battery and Charger – Sunnyvale, CA $80,500 - $131,813
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