Systems Engineer

What You'll Do

• Learn the software and hardware architecture of Atomic Machines’ systems, from software and controls down to sensors, actuators, and hardware interfaces.
• Partner closely with process, device, mechanical, controls, and platform software teams to translate design intent into clear, testable system definitions.
• Define and document system boundaries, interfaces, and assumptions so teams can build and test with confidence companywide.
• Sharpen ambiguous ideas into concrete system requirements, physical reality in a fast paced environment.
• Support definition of system performance requirements, interfaces, and validation criteria.
• Help develop and maintain system models used for analysis and simulation.
• Work hands-on with manufacturing robotics and distributed device networks to validate system behavior, debug issues, and learn how to architect complex system-of-systems.

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of experience (industry, internships, robotics competitions, IEEE, extracurricular projects, open source contributions) including education.
• A first-principles mindset — you question assumptions, reframe problems from the ground up, and approach challenges with a foundational understanding rather than relying solely on precedent.
• Hands-on experience working with real hardware and software systems, including sensors, actuators, mechatronic assemblies, or robotic systems — including building, integrating, testing, or debugging those systems.
• Experience contributing to core engineering artifacts such as requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), FMEA or risk analyses, and test or verification documentation.
• Experience writing application and/or testing code in Python.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or a related field.

Compensation: Salary Range $150,000—$175,000 USD. Also includes equity and benefits.