Hardware Engineering Lead

Company Description

Texavie is pioneering advancements in robotics through its innovative product, 5k1n—robotic skin and gloves that empower robotic systems with dexterity and a sense of touch. By equipping humanoids with human-like sensory capabilities, 5k1n enables robots to perform intricate precision tasks in real-world environments. This technology is driving advancements in autonomous manufacturing, household tasks, healthcare, and security. Texavie is at the forefront of revolutionizing how robots interface with the physical world and physical AI.

Our 5k1n tactile gloves is at the forefront of generation of massive training data needed to operate robots autonomously.

We are seeking a Hardware Engineering Lead for a full-time, on-site position based in Vancouver, BC. The Hardware Engineering Lead will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and optimization of hardware systems. Daily tasks include leading the development of cutting-edge hardware architectures, designing and testing circuit boards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align hardware solutions with broader project goals.

This role also involves mentoring junior engineers and delivering product goals and timeline and ensuring the successful delivery of high-performance, reliable hardware systems to support robotics applications.

You will work directly with the CEO and management team to play a critical role in shaping the future of tactile intelligence for robotics and human data
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• 5–10+ years in hardware engineering (consumer electronics, robotics, wearables, or similar)
• Expertise in Hardware Development, Hardware Design, and Computer Hardware systems and robotic hardware platforms
• Proficiency in Circuit Design and Hardware Architecture with features of accuracy, reliability, durability and scalability in manufacturing
• Proven experience in managing hardware engineering teams and projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of robotics actuator and sensor systems including embedded systems, electronics design, multi-modality sensors
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Experience with:

• Flexible electronics / smart textiles
• Wearables or human sensing systems, biomechanics, force sensing and actuation systems
• Robotics or human-machine interfaces

Familiarity with:

• ML-based hardware data processing and calibration

Experience working with cross-border sourcing and manufacturing ecosystems

• Be part of one of fastest growing startups in robotics
• Build category-defining technology in:
  Dexterous humanoid and industrial robotics and Tactile manipulation and AI
• Work with our leading customers making breakthroughs in robotics
• Work at the intersection of:
  Hardware × AI × robotics
• Direct impact on:
  Product direction, Company strategy, Technical roadmap
• Early-stage equity with significant upside for one of the fastest growing startups
• Opportunity to define a new sensing layer for AI systems