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 approachsoldering, 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
Requirements
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
Benefits
- 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
