Hardware Engineer

Position:
Hardware Engineer – Stanford Robotics Center (SRC)

The Stanford Robotics Center brings together research labs across campus to advance robotics science. As a Hardware Engineer you will develop and maintain the robots and supporting infrastructure at SRC, contributing to projects such as Ocean One and the manufacturing bay.

• Design and develop complex equipment, instruments, or systems, including the next generation of the Ocean One robot.
• Coordinate detailed phases of work related to major or moderate‑scope projects.
• Develop technical and methodological solutions to complex engineering problems; make buy‑or‑build decisions and design build end effector change systems.
• Plan and refine the layout of the SRC manufacturing bay to support student experiments.
• Develop ROS2 software interfaces and create safe ways for students to share interfaces.
• Serve as technical advisor for flagship projects in field, underwater, manufacturing, medical, and domestic robotics.
• Contribute to articles, presentations, reports, and scientific papers.

Education & Experience (Required)

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required)

• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and related natural sciences.
• Demonstrated project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Desired)

• Advanced electromechanical skills and robotics experience.
• Successful completion of projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, and assign work to others.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Sound judgment in decision making.

• Work includes light fine manipulation, desk‑based computer tasks, lifting up to 10 lbs, occasional standing and walking.
• Occasional heavier lifting (up to 40 lbs) and work that may involve climbing, reaching, or operating controls.

• Exposure to high voltage, radiation, electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80 dB, allergens, biohazards, chemicals, confined spaces, heights >10 ft, temperature extremes.
• Possibility of travel.

• Collaborates effectively with Stanford colleagues and external partners.
• Promotes a culture of safety, follows university policies.

$ to $ per annum.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.