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Senior Perception Hardware Engineer

Apptronik
Location
Austin, TX
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Hardware
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of industry experience in perception hardware, computer vision, or robotics with a focus on sensor calibration and validation
  • Deep understanding of 3D geometry, linear algebra, coordinate frame transformations, and non-linear optimization
  • Strong programming skills in Python and C++
  • Experience with computer vision libraries and optimization frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with optical components, LiDAR mechanisms, and MEMS IMUs
  • Ability to translate autonomy requirements into hardware and calibration tolerances
What the job really is

As a Senior Perception Hardware Engineer at Apptronik, you will focus on sensor calibration to ensure the sensors of the humanoid robot Apollo operate as a unified system. Your role involves designing calibration fixtures, writing algorithms, and developing scalable factory processes for sensor calibration. You will also work on hardware design, validation, and automation to enhance the robot's perception capabilities in various environments.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves complex challenges related to safety, commercialization, and mass production
  • Requires strong mathematical foundation and system-level thinking
  • Hands-on experience with hardware is essential
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