Systems Engineer - Diagnostics - All Levels

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Systems Engineer (All Levels), Diagnostics Engineering Palo Alto, CA (on-site) About 1X We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance. The Role 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. You Will 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 Must Have 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, 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 Benefits & Compensation Salary Range: $110,000 - $240,000 + Equity Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Equal Opportunity Employer 1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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