Hardware Engineer

About the company Our client is a robotics company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the design and delivery of electromechanical systems for a consumer hardware product, working across mechanical, electrical and firmware disciplines. You will move designs from early prototype through to production-ready units, partnering with software colleagues and vendors along the way. What you'll do - Design complete hardware systems, including mechanical CAD, circuit board layouts, cable harnesses and battery management, owning projects from concept to assembly. - Write and debug firmware for microcontrollers and programmable logic when bringing up new boards. - Build quick prototypes and refine them into polished, production-ready products. - Work closely with software and AI colleagues so hardware and software decisions support each other. - Review teammates' designs, coordinate with outside vendors and contribute to manufacturing processes that can grow with demand. Requirements What we're looking for - 1 to 5 years of experience in hardware engineering. - A track record of building physical products or projects from scratch, such as an electric bike or a 3D printer. - Strong ownership, including leading a complex cross-functional project to completion. - Experience working across the full hardware stack. - Ability to design PCBs and mechanical CAD models. - Proficiency in Python and C or C++, plus firmware and low-level programming experience. - A degree in electrical, mechanical or aerospace engineering, computer science or mathematics. - Experience at an early-stage robotics company, research lab or top engineering organization. - Strong opinions, originality and pride in craft. - Willingness to work some Sundays from home. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 165,000 to 200,000 per year - Equity - Relocation support Location and work model - Palo Alto, CA, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time