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Senior Robotics Integration Engineer

charge-roboticsSan Leandro HQEngineering
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Salary
$150K – $190K
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Posted
28 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based at the San Leandro HQ, the Senior Robotics Integration Engineer position involves full-stack hardware and software integration to deploy clean power generation systems. This role suits an automation professional with startup experience who wants to build mechatronic systems for solar farm construction.

Role Overview

Charge Robotics is hiring a full-time Senior Robotics Integration Engineer to design and test mechatronic systems for robotic solar construction. The position operates from the San Leandro headquarters with occasional field travel.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, build, document, test, and iterate on mechatronic systems for the robotic factory
Integrate and commission sensors, actuators, control systems, and industrial automation hardware such as motors, hydraulic systems, and robot arms
Optimize the interface between mechanical, electrical, and software components to guarantee reliability and safety in factory and field deployments

Requirements

Strong background in mechatronics, robotics integration, or automation engineering with hands-on skills in hardware and software
Proficiency in at least one programming language, specifically Python, alongside the ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Experience instrumenting, testing, and validating complex electromechanical systems through systematic debugging, documentation, and version control
Prior work history in a fast-paced startup environment
Ability to work four to five days per week from the San Leandro headquarters and relocate to the SF Bay Area if necessary
Availability for approximately ten percent travel to field solar construction sites

Nice to Have

Experience working with industrial robot arms, motion planning, PLCs, or automated manufacturing systems
A four-year degree in mechatronics, robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field

Skills and Tools

Python
Mechatronics
Industrial automation hardware
Sensors and actuators
Control systems
Hydraulic systems
Robot arms
Electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
PLCs
Motion planning

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $150K to $190K
Equity offerings included

About the Company

Charge Robotics is an MIT-founded Series A startup backed by investors including Founders Fund, Energy Impact Partners, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator. The company builds robots designed to construct solar farms in order to address labor shortages and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Python

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Senior Robotics Integration Engineer position located?

The role is based at the company headquarters in San Leandro, requiring presence 4 to 5 days a week, with about 10% travel to field solar construction sites.

What is the salary and compensation for this role?

The salary ranges from $150K to $190K and includes offers of equity.

What programming languages are required?

Proficiency in at least one programming language is required, with Python used extensively at the company.

Is a degree mandatory for this position?

A 4-year degree in mechatronics, robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is listed under nice-to-have qualifications rather than a strict requirement.

What background does the company have?

Charge Robotics is an MIT-founded Series A startup backed by Founders Fund, Energy Impact Partners, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official charge-robotics careers page.

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