Embedded Engineer

Eka Robotics

Eka Robotics is on a mission to build intelligence for the physical world - robots that are fast, general, and reliable. Our approach, grounded in physics, unlocks superhuman capabilities. We are defining the frontier of robotics research and deployment.

Our team consists of pioneers in robotics and machine learning. We are now hiring to scale our R&D effort. We are looking for hands-on individuals who are excited to help shape the future of robotics.

We are seeking an experienced embedded engineer to help build an advanced, integrated manipulation system.

Responsibilities

• Customize and adapt existing motor driver PCBA to meet project requirements

• Oversee PCBA bringup, validation, and troubleshooting

• Design, develop, and iteratively improve firmware for motor drivers and other peripheral boards

• Design both moving and stationary cable harnesses

• Develop and integrate the electrical system for a battery-operated robotic platform

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• Proficient in C, C++, and Python programming

• Strong background in power electronics design and debugging

• Experience in firmware development, debugging, and testing for microcontrollers

• Advanced knowledge of embedded RTOS, concurrency primitives, and bare-metal concepts such as ISRs

• Deep familiarity with common bus protocols, including I2C, UART, SPI, etc.