Senior Engineer - Embedded Systems for Robotic Power Tools

About Origin

Origin (previously 10xConstruction) is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings. Join India’s most talent-dense robotics team consisting of individuals from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, etc.

About the role

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Key Responsibilities -

Hardware Hacking & Integration:

• Reverse-engineer and modify existing tools (drywall sanders, drills, sprayers) to allow for complete robotic control of power, speed, and sensing.
• Design and route complex interfacing circuits and custom PCBs (Altium/KiCad) to bridge the gap between tool hardware and robot compute.

Firmware Development:

• Write highly reliable, deterministic C/C++ firmware to control tool functions and aggregate sensor data (force, RPM, temperature).
• Implement state machines to manage tool lifecycles, fault detection, and recovery.
• Ensure robust communication (CAN, SPI, UART) in electrically noisy environments.

Rapid Prototyping & Validation:

• Champion a rapid prototyping approach—soldering, testing, and iterating on tool designs directly on the workbench.
• Diagnose and resolve obscure hardware/firmware race conditions and EMI issues.

Mentorship:

• Guide junior engineers in best practices for firmware architecture and PCB layout.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics.
• 4-8 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems design and microcontroller programming.
• Expert proficiency in C/C++ for bare-metal and RTOS environments.
• Strong experience with schematic design and PCB layout for mixed-signal systems.
• Proven ability to reverse-engineer hardware and "hack" existing electronics.
• Excellent hands-on skills (soldering SMD components, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

Preferred Experiences

• Experience designing modular, plug-and-play electromechanical systems.
• Background in motor control (BLDC, Stepper) or high-current power electronics.

• Gain experience in a dynamic startup environment at the forefront of robotics and AI innovation.
• Contribute to the development of technology that will revolutionize the construction industry.
• Work alongside a talented and passionate team committed to making a real-world impact.
• Learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable skills in robotics software engineering.
• Gain practical experience in a real-world engineering environment.
• Contribute to a project with the potential to make a significant impact on the construction industry.