Systems Engineer - Diagnostics - All Levels
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Systems Engineer (All Levels), Diagnostics EngineeringPalo Alto, CA (on-site) About 1X We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.
As a Systems Engineer on the Diagnostics Engineering team, you will lead efforts to diagnose robot failures across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
Degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience Hands-on experience debugging complex subsystems involving microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices Ability to read and interpret C++, Python,…
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.
As a Systems Engineer on the Diagnostics Engineering team, you will lead efforts to diagnose robot failures across mechanical, electrical, and software domains. You'll develop tools and workflows that enable rapid and accurate failure assessments, and collaborate across teams to drive design improvements. This role is instrumental in enhancing system reliability and accelerating hardware development cycles.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, software, and controls failures, and document root causes
Debug complex mechanical failures using engineering fundamentals such as drawings, mechanisms, tolerances, fits, inspection, and measurement techniques
Use electrical and system-level instrumentation to investigate faults in robots and sub-components
Develop test tools and scripts in C++ and Python to support diagnostics, integration, and data analysis
Create clear reporting from diagnostic and fleet data to drive decision-making and track improvements
Collaborate with prototyping and design engineers to iterate on hardware changes based on diagnostic findings
Communicate design recommendations effectively to hardware, electrical, and controls teams
Requirements
~1 min readDegree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience debugging complex subsystems involving microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
Ability to read and interpret C++, Python, and similar embedded systems languages
Proficient in data visualization techniques and tools
Experience with Linux, Git, command line tools, and standard diagnostic equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, log analyzers)
Experience designing and building mechanical test fixtures, diagnostic tools, or custom hardware
Solid fundamentals in electrical and embedded systems troubleshooting
Experience supporting hardware bring-up, calibration, or production validation workflows
Familiarity with ROS2, behavior trees, or motion-planning stacks
Experience working with humanoid or legged robotic systems is a plus
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- May 5, 2026
- Last seen
- May 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 20
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- May 26, 2026
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