Electrical Engineer
1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its NEO home robot.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
About 1X
1X develops humanoid robots that live and learn alongside people. Its flagship product, NEO, is a home robot designed to autonomously help with household tasks, supported by the company’s embodied-AI systems.
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About the Role
You will develop electrical prototypes, wire harnesses, and cable assemblies for NEO. You will turn schematics into build documentation, support technicians during assembly, perform continuity and fault-isolation testing, debug prototype and robot issues, and improve designs for reliable repeatable builds.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of electrical engineering or related hands-on hardware development experience
- Experience developing and debugging electrical prototypes, harnesses, or cable assemblies
- Ability to read and create electrical schematics and wiring documentation
- Experience using measurement tools for continuity testing and electrical fault diagnosis
- Experience working with technicians or fabrication partners to build, test, and iterate hardware
Responsibilities
- Develop electrical prototypes, wire harnesses, and cable assembly designs
- Translate schematics and wiring diagrams into build documentation
- Work with technicians to resolve assembly issues
- Plan and perform continuity and fault-isolation testing
- Debug prototype and robot electrical issues and improve designs or documentation
- Improve recurring builds through documentation, fixturing, and design-for-manufacturability work
- Partner across engineering and fabrication to create reliable, repeatable assemblies
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- Commuter benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches