Systems Integration Electrical Engineer, Robotics

About the Team

Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. Working across the entire model stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the physical constraints of physical

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Robotics Systems Integration & Electrical Engineer to join our team and take charge of designing and integrating robotic systems from the ground up. This role is pivotal in bringing robotic prototypes to life and refining them through to full-scale production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, a knack for hands-on problem-solving, and expertise in silicon selection and PCB management. This position may require up to 15% travel to support testing, deployment, and collaboration with external partners.

In this role you will:

• Lead the design and integration of robotic systems from initial prototypes through to production-ready solutions.

• Lead actuator, mechanism, sensor, and structural system selection and design

• Translate product requirements into detailed engineering specifications and system architectures.

• Collaborate with external partners to oversee PCB development and select appropriate silicon components.

• Develop and implement comprehensive system-level test plans for hardware and software features.

• Utilize data from prototype testing to refine and optimize system design and performance.

• Serve as the systems integration expert, guiding the project through the entire development lifecycle.

• Create and iterate on early-stage prototypes to identify and mitigate potential risks with new technologies.

• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and software interactions in the robotics system.

• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficient workflow and timely delivery.

• Work closely with software, XFN hardware and business team to chart aggressive product roadmap

You might thrive in this role if you:

• Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Have 7+ years of experience in systems integration, design, or related electro-mechanical systems, particularly in robotics.

• Have deep understanding of electrical engineering with an emphasis on embedded systems and hardware integration.

• Have demonstrated experience in silicon selection and managing PCB design and production with external partners.

• Have strong problem-solving abilities and experience with system-level debugging and optimization.

• Have excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical information clearly and effectively.

• Have familiarity with modeling and analysis tools like MATLAB, Python, and data visualization software.

• Proficiency in embedded systems programming languages such as C/C++ and strong diagnostic skills is a plus

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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Compensation Range: $360K - $440K