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Apptronik's Engineering team builds the hardware, software, and systems behind humanoid robotics, putting this work at the edge of applied research and production engineering. The company has a track record of sponsoring work visas for Engineering roles, making it a viable target if you need sponsorship to work in the U.S.
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Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
ROLE
Apptronik is seeking a visionary Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead the team responsible for the "nervous system" and "brain" of our next-generation humanoid robots. In this role, you will build, mentor, and grow a specialized engineering team dedicated to defining and developing our high-performance compute and sensing stack. You will bridge the gap between silicon and sensing, overseeing the design of custom high-speed carrier boards and the integration of diverse sensor modalities. This is a leadership position that requires deep technical "in-the-trenches" experience with modern SoMs and high-bandwidth data acquisition, combined with the strategic mindset needed to scale a world-class hardware team.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, and retain top-tier electrical engineers specializing in high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and embedded systems.
- Provide deep technical guidance during design reviews, ensuring the team adheres to best practices for PCB layout, thermal management, and EMI/EMC compliance.
- Collaborate with Software and Perception leads to define the hardware roadmap for our next-generation compute architecture.
- Lead the development of custom, ruggedized carrier boards for high-performance SoMs (specifically NVIDIA), optimized for the unique power and space constraints of a humanoid robot.
- Oversee the implementation and validation of high-speed data protocols.
- Define the power architecture for the compute cluster, ensuring stable delivery under high-transient loads and harsh electrical environments.
- Direct the electrical integration of diverse sensors modalities.
- Optimize the electrical interface and synchronization of sensors to ensure low-latency data for the autonomy stack.
- Ensure robust data transmission across complex robot harnesses, mitigating noise and interference in a high-power actuator environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years in Electrical Engineering with a focus on high-speed digital design, including 3+ years in a formal people-management or leadership role.
- Proven track record of shipping products based on the NVIDIA Jetson platform (or similar SoM), including custom carrier board design and bring-up.
- Expert-level understanding of high-speed PCB design (12+ layers), signal integrity simulation, and power integrity analysis.
- Deep knowledge of electrical interfaces for perception sensors (GMSL2, FPD-Link III, Ethernet, CAN-FD).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred Experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or high-performance edge computing.
This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
INTRODUCTION
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
ROLE
Apptronik is seeking a visionary Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead the team responsible for the "nervous system" and "brain" of our next-generation humanoid robots. In this role, you will build, mentor, and grow a specialized engineering team dedicated to defining and developing our high-performance compute and sensing stack. You will bridge the gap between silicon and sensing, overseeing the design of custom high-speed carrier boards and the integration of diverse sensor modalities. This is a leadership position that requires deep technical "in-the-trenches" experience with modern SoMs and high-bandwidth data acquisition, combined with the strategic mindset needed to scale a world-class hardware team.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, and retain top-tier electrical engineers specializing in high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and embedded systems.
- Provide deep technical guidance during design reviews, ensuring the team adheres to best practices for PCB layout, thermal management, and EMI/EMC compliance.
- Collaborate with Software and Perception leads to define the hardware roadmap for our next-generation compute architecture.
- Lead the development of custom, ruggedized carrier boards for high-performance SoMs (specifically NVIDIA), optimized for the unique power and space constraints of a humanoid robot.
- Oversee the implementation and validation of high-speed data protocols.
- Define the power architecture for the compute cluster, ensuring stable delivery under high-transient loads and harsh electrical environments.
- Direct the electrical integration of diverse sensors modalities.
- Optimize the electrical interface and synchronization of sensors to ensure low-latency data for the autonomy stack.
- Ensure robust data transmission across complex robot harnesses, mitigating noise and interference in a high-power actuator environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years in Electrical Engineering with a focus on high-speed digital design, including 3+ years in a formal people-management or leadership role.
- Proven track record of shipping products based on the NVIDIA Jetson platform (or similar SoM), including custom carrier board design and bring-up.
- Expert-level understanding of high-speed PCB design (12+ layers), signal integrity simulation, and power integrity analysis.
- Deep knowledge of electrical interfaces for perception sensors (GMSL2, FPD-Link III, Ethernet, CAN-FD).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred Experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or high-performance edge computing.
This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Align your credentials to robotics engineering
Apptronik hires across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineering disciplines. Before applying, map your degree and experience directly to one of these tracks. A clear specialty strengthens the specialty occupation case for H-1B petitions.
Understand how Apptronik files H-1B petitions
For cap-subject H-1B roles, registration opens each March and selection is random. If you're targeting a full-time engineering position, confirm with your recruiter whether Apptronik files cap-subject petitions or uses a cap-exempt entity for research-adjacent work.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Engineering roles
Apptronik posts Engineering roles across multiple disciplines at once. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for visa-sponsored engineering positions at Apptronik so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed, not guessing from the job description.
Negotiate your start date around USCIS processing
Standard H-1B processing takes three to six months. If you're transitioning from OPT or another status, work backward from your authorization expiry when negotiating a start date. Premium processing through USCIS reduces the adjudication window to 15 business days.
Prepare a portfolio showing applied engineering work
Apptronik's hiring process for engineering roles typically emphasizes hands-on systems experience over academic credentials alone. Prepare documentation of deployed projects, hardware prototypes, or software systems you've shipped. This strengthens both your interview case and any evidence package for a petition.
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Does Apptronik sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering roles?
Yes, Apptronik sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering positions. Cap-subject H-1B petitions are tied to the annual lottery, which opens each March for an October 1 start date. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer to Apptronik avoids the lottery entirely and can begin as soon as USCIS receives the petition.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at Apptronik?
Applications go through Apptronik's careers page. For sponsored roles specifically, Migrate Mate filters Apptronik's Engineering openings by visa type so you can identify positions where sponsorship is confirmed before applying. Tailor your resume to the specific engineering discipline the role covers, whether that's mechanical, electrical, software, or controls, since Apptronik's teams are function-specific.
Which visa types does Apptronik commonly use for Engineering hires?
Apptronik sponsors H-1B visas for full-time Engineering roles and supports F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates. TN classification is also an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals whose engineering discipline appears on the USMCA TN occupation list. The right visa type depends on your nationality, current status, and the specific role structure.
What qualifications does Apptronik expect for sponsored Engineering positions?
Most Engineering roles at Apptronik require a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline, such as mechanical, electrical, computer, or systems engineering. For roles involving robotics research or advanced controls, graduate-level credentials or demonstrated hands-on experience with deployed systems carries significant weight. The degree must align specifically with the role for the H-1B specialty occupation requirement to hold.
How do I manage my visa status during the hiring process at Apptronik?
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your remaining authorization window before accepting an offer and flag your STEM OPT eligibility early. For H-1B transfers from another employer, work is authorized as soon as USCIS receives the petition under portability rules, so you don't need to wait for approval before starting. Coordinate your intended start date with your recruiter so the petition is filed with enough lead time.
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