Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications. 

We are assembling a world-class robotics engineering team in Vancouver to solve some of the hardest problems in humanoid robotics — high torque density actuation, robotic mobility, precision manipulation, lightweight structural systems, and scalable hardware platforms.

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and build the core mechanical systems that power our humanoid robots.
If you enjoy building high-performance electromechanical systems at the edge of what’s possible, we want to hear from you.

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

About the Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Humanoid, you will own the design and development of key mechanical subsystems, including robotic joints, actuators, structural assemblies, and dynamic mechanisms that enable humanoid mobility and manipulation.
This role requires strong fundamentals in mechanical design, system integration, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5), as well as a passion for building complex hardware systems.
You will collaborate closely with robotics, controls, electrical, and software teams to rapidly prototype, test, and deploy robotic hardware.
Your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and scalability of our humanoid robots.

What You’ll Do

Design and develop mechanical systems for humanoid robots, including structural components, joints, actuators, and robotic linkages
Create 3D CAD models and production drawings using SolidWorks / NX, applying GD&T (ASME Y14.5) to ensure precision and manufacturability
Design robotic mechanisms and linkages optimized for strength, weight, efficiency, and durability
Select materials and manufacturing methods that balance performance, weight, cost, and scalability
Lead rapid prototyping and iteration, using tools such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and rapid fabrication
Work closely with electrical, controls, and software engineers to integrate motors, sensors, and embedded systems into robotic platforms
Conduct mechanical testing and validation to verify performance, durability, and system reliability
Perform design reviews, risk assessments, and safety analysis to ensure robust robotic systems
Generate and maintain technical documentation, including engineering drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOM)
Own mechanical subsystems from concept through prototyping, testing, and deployment

We’re Looking For

5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design for robotics, electromechanical systems, or complex hardware products
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field
Strong fundamentals in mechanics, statics, dynamics, and material science
Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
Experience applying GD&T based on ASME Y14.5
Experience designing precision mechanical assemblies or mechanisms
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and injection molding
Hands-on experience building, assembling, and testing mechanical prototypes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environment

Bonus Qualifications

Experience developing robotic or mechatronic systems
Experience designing robotic actuators, gear trains, or transmission systems
Experience working on humanoid, legged, or mobile robots
Experience performing FEA or structural simulations
Experience designing lightweight structural systems
Familiarity with robotic safety standards such as ISO 10218
Experience in robotics, aerospace, automotive, or advanced hardware startups

What We Offer

Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid company holidays.
Comprehensive private health coverage for Canada‑based employees, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support.
Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.

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Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer – MBSE

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha—our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots—and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our innovative team based in London. In this role, you will lead the creation and management of system-level and technical functional requirements using MBSE methodologies, ensuring a robust, traceable, and integrated system definition for our robotic platforms.Your focus will include developing a deep technical understanding of system and subsystem technical requirements, leveraging that knowledge to create and maintain the system model (e.g., in Matlab System Composer), and supporting the derivation of engineering artifacts and the validation of resulting designs, collaborating closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) across technical domains. To excel in this position, you must showcase your ability to influence, adapt to dynamic environments, make decisive judgments under pressure, and establish a clear technical vision for implementing Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.

What You’ll Do:

Obtain inputs from System Technical Leaders and SMEs to translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements within the system model.
Develop and document technical-level requirements for robotic systems, capturing them and their relationships within the system model.
Define and maintain the system architecture, interfaces, and behavior using a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach.
Influence the development of Engineering artifacts, their technical direction and ultimately stakeholder satisfaction by ensuring model consistency and integrity.
Identify and analyse the interfaces and interactions across systems/components boundaries using the system model as the single source of truth.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, and controls) to ensure system requirements and architectural models are cohesive and achievable.
Provide expertise and guidance to ensure our engineers understand the problem completely and stakeholder needs through effective coaching on MBSE and Systems Engineering practices (early and later lifecycle stages).
Ensure the appropriate level of concepting, modelling and simulation techniques are used across the lifecycle to inform architectures and solution options, leveraging model simulation capabilities.
Track the status of requirements and their verification/validation throughout the product development lifecycle using model-based traceability.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues by tracing them back to the architectural and requirements definitions in the system model, in collaboration with the development team.
Maintain detailed documentation, including system architectures, requirement traceability matrices, and test reports.
Ensure that designs comply with relevant standards and certifications.

We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on defining complex systems, preferably in robotics, automation, or similar industries.
Expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody).
Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining system models (architecture, requirements, behavior) for complex embedded systems.
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Polarion).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas, particularly model-based concepts, to diverse stakeholders.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive MBSE adoption and mentor team members.

Nice to have

Experience in robotics or automation industries.
Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508, SOTIF, ASPICE, MISRA, ISO 21434) and certification processes, particularly how they integrate with MBSE workflows.
Knowledge of model simulation and analysis techniques.
Experience with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C).
Knowledge of AI, machine learning, or advanced sensor technologies is a plus.

What We Offer:

Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.
Equity included–we believe builders should share in what they build.
Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.
Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.

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Senior Robotics Prototype Engineer

About The Role

We’re hiring a Senior Robotics Prototype Engineer to join our Core Platform team based in Boston. This is a hands-on role where you will rapidly iterate, assemble, diagnose, and evolve advanced robotic platforms for real-world use.

What You’ll Do

Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex electrical issues in prototype humanoid robots, including operational and in-development systems; perform detailed failure analysis and share learnings with hardware/software engineering teams.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineers on prototype design, assembly, and bring-up, especially high-density electromechanical integrations.
Create, maintain, and execute clear test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and repair runbooks for the prototyping lab to ensure high standards and rapid iteration cycles.
Design, document, and iterate on cable assemblies, test jigs, and harnesses optimized for repeated use on dynamic robotic platforms.
Identify and own opportunities for continuous process and product improvement—minimizing downtime and improving test/repair efficiency.
Contribute to robust feedback loops across design, build, and test, driving first-pass yield and manufacturability.

We’re Looking For:

Demonstrated experience in rapid physical prototyping, hands-on debug of custom hardware, and troubleshooting complex electrical systems in robotics or similar domains.
Working knowledge of low-voltage and mixed-signal circuits, connectors, sensors, and compact electromechanical systems.
Track record communicating concisely via documentation—procedures, test plans, diagnostics, and lessons learned.
Adept collaborating across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering boundaries to solve urgent, ambiguous issues.
Comfortable in a high-velocity, high-ambiguity startup setting where priorities shift fast.
Experience designing for manufacturability and reliability in the context of human-sized or mobile robotics is a plus.
Familiarity with automated test and diagnostic tools used in modern hardware labs.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive health coverage for US‑based employees, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with virtual care and employee assistance resources.
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of PTO (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid company holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Equity included–we believe builders should share in what they build.
Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.

For this role in Massachusetts, the expected base salary range is $115K–$160K USD per year; your placement in that range depends on how your experience maps to our internal leveling.

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Head of Systems Engineering, Integration & Test – London

Head of Systems Engineering, Integration & Test

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

About the Role

This role owns end-to-end execution of the engineering V-Model—turning customer needs into clear, testable requirements and proving (with evidence) that the integrated robot meets them at scale.

SEIT’s mission is to connect technology development to customer needs using readiness reviews and stage gates, ensuring design progress remains aligned with requirements, and that integration and test validates the product meets those requirements.

What You’ll Own

1) Systems Engineering oversight (left side of the V)

Lead the creation and governance of system and solution architectures, requirements, and interfaces—ensuring engineering teams can execute effectively.
Build and maintain a requirements system that is accessible by all stakeholders, traceable, testable, and aligned across mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, AI, manufacturing, and operations.
Drive functional decomposition, subsystem allocations, interface control, and change control so requirements remain stable enough for delivery while incorporating learnings from testing and field deployments.
Lead architecture trade-offs and risk retirement using structured decision-making and trade studies.

2) Integration & Test oversight (right side of the V)

Own the system verification and validation strategy: test philosophy, coverage, pass/fail criteria, and evidence for readiness at component, subsystem, and full-system levels.
Drive integration planning and execution across disciplines, including lab bring-up, regression testing, performance validation, and failure-mode discovery and closure loops.
Ensure the organization has the test infrastructure needed to move fast (automation, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop where appropriate), enabling a continuous-integration mindset across hardware and software.

3) System architecture—from low-level to customer solutions

Partner with functional leads to architect robust, scalable systems that satisfy product requirements and can evolve from Alpha to Beta to pilot to production.
Create and maintain system documentation: block diagrams, system models, interface specifications, FMEAs, and technical roadmaps for leadership decision-making.
Own system-level performance bottlenecks and DFx scalability constraints (cost, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability).

4) Program-level readiness and risk management

Establish stage gates, readiness reviews, and quality bars that align engineering output to customer and pilot needs.
Identify and mitigate technical risks across the development lifecycle, ensuring issues are retired with test evidence.

5) Leadership and cross-functional operating model

Build and lead a high-trust, high-ownership SEIT culture aligned to company values (e.g., respect, ownership mindset, delivering results).
Operate as the system-level glue across hardware, software, AI, product, operations, and customer engagements—making clear, reasoned calls when trade-offs are required.

What Success Looks Like:

A single, living source of truth for requirements and interfaces, with traceability to verification evidence.
A fast, reliable integration cadence supported by the right tooling, automation, and a system architecture that enables continuous integration. Time from “all subsystems ready” to “integrated system passes” in days, not weeks.
Clear readiness decisions for Beta milestones grounded in test data and risk burn-down.
A scalable validation strategy that can evolve into end-of-line and production acceptance testing.
SEI&T supports functional leads with system-level analysis and trade-offs so local choices don’t compromise the overall system.
SEIT is measured on how much it accelerates engineering. A mature and successful SEIT function at Humanoid is embedded in the engineering culture–teams engage it by choice because it helps them move faster and avoid rework.

We’re Looking For:

15+ years leading systems engineering, system architecture, and/or verification and validation for complex electro-mechanical products through to mass production (robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, or similar).
Demonstrated mastery of system-level requirements, decomposition, documentation, and cross-team alignment.
Proven experience guiding cross-functional integration (ME/EE/FW/SW/AI) and validating performance and reliability with strong test discipline.
Ability to present architectural directions, trade-offs, and roadmaps to executives and stakeholders.

Nice to have

Experience designing and scaling safety-critical or mission-critical systems and working within compliance/safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital twins, simulation-driven development, and modern validation pipelines for robotics.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy

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Senior Robotic Test Engineer

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

About the Role

As a Senior Robotic Test Engineer at Humanoid, you will lead the testing, validation, and reliability assurance of advanced actuator systems, robotic mechanisms, grippers, and robotic hands used in our next-generation humanoid and manipulation platforms.

You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to develop robust test frameworks, build automated rigs, and execute functional, stress, and long-term validation tests to ensure our robots perform reliably under real-world conditions.

What You’ll Do

Design, plan, and execute test procedures for actuators, mechanisms, grippers, and robotic hands.
Build and maintain test fixtures and test rigs for dynamic and endurance testing.
Develop automated test systems (hardware + software) to validate motor performance, force output, backdrivability, and safety limits.
Conduct lifecycle, stress, thermal, and environmental tests on components and subsystems.
Analyze test results, create test reports, and drive design feedback loops with engineering teams.
Collaborate with design engineers to define testable requirements, tolerances, and performance metrics.
Support incoming QC, assembly-level verification, and field failure diagnostics.
Maintain test documentation, protocols, and results databases.
Work closely with control and firmware teams to evaluate actuator behavior in closed-loop scenarios.

We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience in robotic hardware testing, ideally in actuator or end-effector validation.
Hands-on experience with motor testing, force/torque sensors, encoders, and thermal monitoring.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems (DAQ) and tools such as LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB.
Proficient with test automation frameworks and basic scripting (Python preferred).
Comfortable with mechanical tools, instrumentation, and prototyping in lab environments.
Strong understanding of safety testing, failure modes (FMEA), and reliability analysis.
Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with robotic grippers and multi-DOF hands (tendon-driven, underactuated, or force-controlled).
Familiarity with torque control, backdrivable actuators, or custom brushless motor design.
Knowledge of EtherCAT, CAN, or other motion communication protocols.
Exposure to finite element analysis (FEA) or mechanical stress simulation.

What We Offer

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan.
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
Ability to solve some of the most complex systems engineering challenges in robotics.
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support.
Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.

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Senior Reliability Engineer (FTC)

Senior Reliability Engineer FTC

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries. The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universal basic income will eventually be a true evolution of our civilization.

Solution

As the demands on our built environment rise, labour shortages loom. With the world’s workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed. By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to own and drive hardware reliability for our humanoid robotic systems. This role is central to ensuring our robots operate safely, consistently, and durably in real-world environments over their intended lifetimes.

You will lead reliability modeling and budgeting, drive system and component-level FMEAs, perform deep reliability analysis on critical electromechanical subsystems, and connect reliability requirements directly to construction (L2) requirements and validation/test plans. This is a hands-on role working closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, and test teams.

What You’ll Do

Review and refine reliability models and budgets (MTBF, duty cycle)
Generate and review reliability FMEA
Conduct key component reliability analysis (PCBAs, actuators, sensors, key structures)
Close the loop with L2 (construction) requirements and validation/test plans

We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering or similar (Master’s preferred).
7+ years in reliability engineering.
Strong command of reliability tools and statistics.
Experience with failure analysis methods and reporting
Hands-on test and data skills: instrumentation, test design, data analysis (Python/MATLAB/R).
Familiarity with hardware reliability practices

What We Offer

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
Travel opportunities to our Boston and Vancouver offices
Office perks: free lunches
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy.

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Robotics Tests Automation Engineer (Software & HIL)

Robotics Test Automation Engineer

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

Solution

About the Role

As a Robotics Test Automation Engineer at Humanoid, you will ensure our robots move, think, and interact with the world safely and reliably. You will own the quality gate for our software releases and lead the validation of new hardware revisions. This is not a web-QA role; you will be working directly with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems and whole robots, designing automated test benches, and testing regression in complex electromechanical systems. You will play a critical role in decoupling software development from hardware dependencies.

What You’ll Do

Software Release Testing

Release Validation: orchestrate the end-to-end testing pipeline for new software versions, ensuring every release meets safety and performance standards before deploying to the fleet.
CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into our CI/CD pipeline (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) to catch regressions immediately after code merges.
Simulation vs. Reality: Expand testing coverage in our simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Webots, Isaac Sim) to parallelize software testing before physical validation.

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) & Hardware Revisions

HIL Framework Design: Build and maintain HIL test benches that simulate real-world inputs (sensor data, motor feedback) to validate control logic on actual target hardware.
New Hardware Bring-up: Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams to validate new hardware revisions (PCBs, sensors, actuators). You will write the test suites that verify if the new hardware plays nicely with the existing software stack.
Latency & Performance: Measure real-time performance, ensuring that software changes do not introduce dangerous latency in control loops.

Tooling & Infrastructure

Develop Python/C++/Shell scripts to automate the flashing of firmware and configuration of robot parameters.
Manage test data logs and reports, creating automated dashboards that highlight pass/fail rates and performance trends over time

We’re Looking For:

3+ years in software test automation, with at least 1 year specifically in Robotics, Embedded Systems, or Automotive.
Strong proficiency in Python (for scripting/testing) and familiarity with C++ (reading production code).
Hands-on experience with ROS2. You understand nodes, topics, services, and actions.
Experience building or maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop systems. You understand how to mock sensor data and interact with hardware interfaces (EtherCAT, Ethernet, I2C, CAN).
Deep comfort with Linux (Ubuntu) environments.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience with robotics simulators (Gazebo, Unity, NVIDIA Isaac Sim).
Knowledge of containerization (Docker) for consistent test environments.
Basic electrical debugging skills (using a multimeter/oscilloscope to verify hardware triggers).
Experience with safety-critical standards (IEC 61508, ISO 26262).
CI/CD: [e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions]
Hardware Interfaces: CAN bus, Serial, EtherCAT
Simulation: [e.g., Unity, Ignition, Isaak]

What We Offer:

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy

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Robotics Integration Engineer

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

Solution

What You’ll Do

Fleet Support & Root Cause Analysis (Immediate Impact)

Triage & Debug: Act as the first line of engineering defense for newly built robots. When a robot fails in the field or the lab, you investigate why.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Deep dive into mechanical, electrical, and software logs to identify the source of failures. You will distinguish between a “bad part,” a “bad assembly,” or a “bad design.”
Feedback Loop: Document your findings and feed them back to the design team, allowing them to focus on long-term fixes rather than daily firefighting.

Sensor Evaluation (R&D)

Component Shootouts: We have multiple options for LiDARs, Depth Cameras, and ToF sensors, but we need data to make the final decision. You will build test rigs and run “shootout” tests to compare candidates against each other.
Test Rig Creation: Design and build quick-turn mechanical and electrical rigs to mount and test new sensors (e.g., measuring the drift of a LiDAR or the low-light performance of a camera).
Data Analysis: Capture raw sensor data and assess signal quality, noise levels, and integration feasibility. Your reports will determine which components make it into the BOM.

System Integration

Parallel Workstreams: As the robot design matures, the complexity will increase. You will manage specific integration streams (e.g., the vision subsystem or the power distribution subsystem) to ensure different modules fit together physically and logically.
Prototype Builds: Lead the physical assembly and bring-up of early prototypes, verifying that cables route correctly and thermal interfaces are making contact

We’re Looking For:

3+ years in Robotics, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering. You have taken a robot from “parts on a table” to “working on the ground.”
Hardware Debugging: You are comfortable using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers to debug harness and PCB issues. You aren’t afraid to strip wires or solder a patch cable.
Sensor Knowledge: Solid understanding of robotics perception hardware. You understand the difference between Global Shutter and Rolling Shutter, or how Lidar point density affects navigation.
Software Competency: Familiarity in Linux and Python to write/modify scripts that capture sensor data. Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 to visualize data (RViz) and check topics. Familiarity with Git, bootloader and firmware updates.

Nice to Have:

Mechanical CAD experience (SolidWorks/Siemens NX) to design simple sensor mounts/brackets.
Experience with thermal management (heat sinks, fans) for high-performance compute and sensors.
Familiarity with Jira/Confluence for tracking bugs and documenting RCAs.

Familiarity with the following tech stack & tools:

Sensors: 2D/3D LiDAR, Stereo Cameras, Time-of-Flight (ToF), IMUs
Software: ROS2, Python, Bash, Ubuntu Linux
Hardware Tools: Saleae Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Soldering Station, 3D Printers

What We Offer:

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy

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Senior Technical Program Manager

We are building a world-class robotics organization across Vancouver, London, and Boston to solve some of the hardest problems in humanoid robotics — including integrating complex hardware, embedded systems, AI, and large-scale robotic platforms into cohesive, production-ready systems.

If you are excited about driving large-scale, cross-functional robotics programs from concept to real-world deployment, we want to hear from you.

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

About the Role

As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Humanoid, you will own the planning and execution of complex robotics programs, ensuring predictable delivery of our next-generation humanoid systems.
You will lead cross-functional development across hardware and software, coordinating efforts across Vancouver, Boston, and London to deliver highly integrated robotic platforms.
This is a high-impact role requiring strong technical judgment, systems thinking, and the ability to drive execution across deeply interdependent teams.

What You’ll Do

Comprehensively plan a robot new product introduction program, accountable for scope, schedule, cost, and process. Although the emphasis of your program scope is the Hardware platform, your program is HIGHLY cross-functional, incorporating: Systems, Safety, Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Software, AI/ML, DFX, Regulatory, Integration, Test, Supply Chain, Design, Product, Marketing, Logistics, and more.
Track and motivate program and project progress end-to-end, coordinating many teams and sites to predictably execute the plan
Proactively anticipate risks, put handling plans in place, and manage them actively
Empathize with, partner with, negotiate with, and manage stakeholders. Use tactful and effective approaches to achieve alignments and secure commitments
Urgently identify, prioritize, and clear blockers
Establish efficient, effective, clear, timely program communication optimised for the very real challenges of collaboration across distances, cultures, and timezones. Your communication is tailored to the audience.
Based on situational judgment, manage at various levels between strategic and detailed
Using systems thinking, perspective, and technical judgment: bring clarity, prioritization, and guidance to teams
Roll up your sleeves and enthusiastically chip in wherever it may be needed for success of the program. At Humanoid, we’re all in this together.
Never settling for the status quo, continually improve our program management ways of working
Demonstrate through your actions how you meaningfully contribute to the team’s success – establishing strong enduring influence across the program team and its stakeholders.

We’re Looking For

5+ years of relevant post-graduate experience as a project or program manager leading hardware new product introduction
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field relevant to robotics or engineering
Experience leading development of complex systems integrating hardware, firmware, and software
Strong understanding of mechanical and hardware development processes for scalable manufacturing
Experience working in highly cross-functional engineering environments
Proficiency with multiple program management methodologies and tools
Proven ability to create structure and clarity in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both synchronous and asynchronous
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across diverse teams
Ability to remain calm, structured, and effective under pressure, including with executive stakeholders
Strong ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts
Systems-thinking mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
Willingness to work early hours when needed to collaborate with teams in London and Boston

Bonus Qualifications

Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or advanced hardware companies
Experience working in fast-paced startup environments
Familiarity with robotics development lifecycles and integration challenges
Experience working with globally distributed teams
Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or production ramp environments

What We Offer

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
Ability to solve some of the most complex systems engineering challenges in robotics.
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support.
Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

About The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer on the Core Platform team, you’ll design and develop the electrical systems that bring advanced humanoid robots to life. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work across the full spectrum of robotics electrical engineering—from electrical system designs, electromechanical integrations, PCB layouts, firmware and device programming, to hands-on debugging in the lab. Your work will span from small test systems to fully integrated prototype robots, and provide you with a unique opportunity to have a big impact.

What You’ll Do

Design Electrical Systems for Robotics: Develop electrical systems that power and control Humanoid’s advanced robots, with a focus on sensors, compute architecture, and power systems.
Conduct Circuit Analysis and Debugging: Use strong circuit analysis fundamentals to review electrical designs, conduct failure analysis, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems.
PCB Design and Schematic Capture: Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium, ensuring the designs meet the performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards required for robotics.
Develop Embedded Firmware: Write firmware in C and HDL to program microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs, testing and refining embedded designs to ensure optimal performance.
Leverage Linux for Robotics: Utilize your knowledge of command-line Linux to configure networks, run software, and interface with robots for testing and validation.
Hands-On Lab Work: Use a variety of lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, programmable loads, and spectrum analyzers, to validate designs and solve complex electrical engineering challenges.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, and other team members to integrate electrical systems with robotics hardware, ensuring seamless operation and performance.

What We’re Looking For

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience with high-speed data technologies such as PCIE, Ethernet, EtherCAT and/or other communication protocols in PCB-based devices and systems.
Experience developing power regulation and distribution systems, including particular expertise with short-circuit protection systems, switching power supplies, and creative power management technologies.
Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium) for schematic capture and layout.
Familiarity with embedded programming, including C, HDL, and other relevant languages for microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs.
Working knowledge of circuit simulation, analysis, and debugging techniques, including the use of oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers.
Experience with Python, C++, LabView, or MATLAB for automation and testing.
Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar mechanical CAD tools.
Familiarity with Verilog or VHDL for hardware design and simulation.
Experience in building Linux kernels and modifying or writing device drivers.

Please note: few people will check every single box. If you’ve got solid electrical engineering fundamentals and strengths in some of these areas, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Paid vacation
Travel opportunities to our London and Vancouver offices
Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy

For this role in Massachusetts, the expected base salary range is $160K–$215K USD per year; your placement in that range depends on how your experience maps to our internal leveling.

How to Apply

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