Staff Electrical Engineer (Actuators)

Job Description

++****About Foundation:****++

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to ++address the labor shortage.++

Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.

We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team. Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite --- it's your talent and determination that truly count.

We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields. We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.

++****Our Culture:****++

We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with. Please read more about our culture here ++https://foundation.bot/culture++.

++****Who Should Join:****++

* You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.
* You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.
* You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in. We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
* You care about aesthetics and design inside out. If it's not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to "fix" it.
* You don't need someone to motivate you; you get things done.

++****Why We are Hiring for this Role:****++

* At Foundation, we're building a world-class in-house actuator organization to define the next generation of robotic performance. This is a rare opportunity to help architect the motors, controllers, and electrical systems that will power every robot we build.
* As our founding electrical engineer for actuators, you'll own the electrical architecture from concept through production, driving efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and system performance.
* You'll touch motor controls, power electronics, embedded systems, sensing, and hardware integration to create highly optimized actuator platforms rather than individual products.
* This role combines deep hands-on engineering with technical leadership, helping establish the electrical foundation, engineering standards, and technical direction of a rapidly growing actuator team.
* You'll collaborate closely with mechanical, controls, firmware, and manufacturing engineers to rapidly prototype, validate, and industrialize new actuator technologies at scale.

#### ++****What Kind of Person Are We Looking For:****++

* 5 years of professional or equivalent experience in motor controls, power electronics, or related fields
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field. A Ph.D. or equivalent experience is a plus.
* Experience designing motor controllers or other power electronics for precision applications, preferably in robotics or advanced automation
* Strong understanding of inverter circuit and topology design, current sensing, and control algorithms.
* Deep proficiency in building embedded architectures, from silicon and SoC selection to low-level firmware and integration of hardware and software.
* Experience with thermal and electrical efficiency optimization in high-performance systems.
* Comfortable working with simulation tools for control systems (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and circuit design (e.g., Altium, LTspice).
* Demonstrated collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate overall robotic systems.