Actuator Team Lead

About the role

At Foundation, we are developing advanced robots to address the labor shortage by operating in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones, and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries. We are seeking extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team, valuing talent and determination over prior experience in robotics.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a cross-functional team spanning electrical systems, motor design, geartrain, controls, and electronics disciplines.
• Focus on current design optimization and create new actuator architectures through rapid prototyping and modeling.
• Work on mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and sourcing activities.
• Master 3D CAD software, simulation and analysis methodology, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and technical communication.
• Guide the actuator team in transformative robotics progress across all Foundation initiatives with an agile, startup-like approach.

Requirements

• Hands-on technical leadership with strong IC design experience in motor/actuator systems for robotics, automotive, or aerospace (bonus if done in high volume manufacturing).
• Robust understanding of electromechanical actuators, including skills in controller development, gearbox optimization, embedded firmware, communication protocols, sensor integration, and packaging.
• A leader capable of diving into technical details and challenges related to mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and sourcing activities.
• Mastery in 3D CAD software, simulation and analysis methodology, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and technical communication.
• A bias for action to drive transformative robotics progress across all Foundation initiatives.

Culture

Please read more about our culture here.