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Physical Intelligence

Prototype Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$42 - $47.25/hr

You'll translate research ideas into physical systems, build end-to-end prototypes from scratch ... Document designs, test results, and build procedures to support knowledge transfer and design ...

Higharc

Prototype Engineer

$36.50 - $41/hr

About Us Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. Join ... We have raised over $175M with support from top-notch venture capital firms and more than 18 ...

Asana

Product Designer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends ... Rapidly prototype concepts, interactions, and product directions to explore ideas, communicate ...

Asana

Product Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends ... Rapidly prototype concepts, interactions, and product directions to explore ideas, communicate ...

Weiss-Aug Group

Prototype Machinist

Fairfield, NJ · On-site

Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop practical machining solutions for complex ... Interpret and work from engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD data, and specifications. * Troubleshoot ...

Manpower

Prototype Operator

Duluth, MN

$23/hr

... designing tooling and documentation to support manufacturing processes. * Provide technical ... from new product introduction to production. * Assemble and test products for production jobs ...

Spectrum Brands

Industrial Designer

Middleton, WI · On-site

$129K/yr

Prototyping: Participate in the development of prototypes to test and refine designs, making ... work from home on Monday and Friday. In office work is Tuesday through Thursday. The above ...

Home From College

Lead Product Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site +1

$211K/yr

Company Overview Home From College (H\FC) is a marketplace that connects college students with ... Design features start to finish: flows, wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity mocks * Build and ...

Gamma

Senior Product Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We love working together to stay creative and connected, with flexibility to work from home when ... Create quick prototypes and run lean experiments, iterating based on data to drive measurable ...

Socket.dev

Prototype Build Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$144 - $204/hr

... from concept through delivery, working closely with internal and external partners to ensure ... Experience optimizing designs for existing products or devices $144,000/year to $204,000/year ...

CRI Genetics

Product Designer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$90K - $135K/yr

... from user input to result cards) * Own the end-to-end user experience across core product areas * Designing intuitive, evidence-backed experiences in complex subject matter * Prototyping, Designing ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for from home prototype designer in the United States is $40.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $52.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between From Home Prototype Designer vs From Home UX Designer?

AspectFrom Home Prototype DesignerFrom Home UX Designer
Required SkillsPrototyping tools, UI/UX principles, wireframingUser research, wireframing, usability testing
Work EnvironmentRemote, design teams, project-basedRemote, cross-functional teams, research-focused
Industry UsageProduct development, software, appsDigital products, websites, apps

While both roles are remote and focus on digital product design, From Home Prototype Designers primarily create interactive prototypes and wireframes to visualize concepts, whereas From Home UX Designers focus on understanding user needs, conducting research, and improving overall user experience. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in their core responsibilities and focus areas within the design process.

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Infographic showing various From Home Prototype Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,648 per year, or $40.7 per hour.

Prototype Engineer

Physical Intelligence

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$42 - $47.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Physical Intelligence is bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world. We are a group of engineers, scientists, roboticists, and company builders developing foundation models and learning algorithms to power the robots of today and the physically-actuated devices of the future.
We're looking for a Prototype Engineer, an engineering generalist who sits at the intersection of enabling research and deloying into real-world applications. You'll work closely with our research and engineering teams to rapidly design, build, and iterate on concept mechanical, electrical, and sensor prototypes that push the boundaries of what our robots can do.
This role is uniquely positioned between R&D and hardware engineering. You'll translate research ideas into physical systems, build end-to-end prototypes from scratch, and ensure our hardware performs reliably when interacting with real-world objects. You're the person both the hardware team and researchers come to when they need something built and rapidly iterated on. When successful, you'll be responsible for turning these into scalable solutions that support multiple hardware platforms in our fleet.
In this role you will
  • Rapidly design and fabricate mechanical, electrical, and sensor prototypes to support research experiments and engineering development.
  • Partner directly with researchers to understand experimental requirements and translate them into buildable hardware systems.
  • Build end-to-end prototype systems: from concept sketches through CAD, fabrication, wiring, sensor integration, and validation.
  • Develop quick-turn PCBs, wiring harnesses, and cable assemblies for prototype electronics.
  • Evaluate and select sensors, actuators, and off-the-shelf components for integration into prototype systems.
  • Design and iterate on fixtures, jigs, test rigs, and custom tooling to enable research workflows.
  • Perform hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and debugging of electromechanical and robotic systems.
  • Collaborate with electrical and robot software engineers to integrate hardware with control systems, firmware, and runtime software.
  • Identify and address failure modes specific to hardware operating in unstructured, real-world environments (contact forces, wear, thermal effects, cable management, etc.).
  • Document designs, test results, and build procedures to support knowledge transfer and design iteration.

What we hope you'll bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in prototyping, R&D engineering, or hardware development, ideally preferably in robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, or research lab environments.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (Onshape, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360) with strong 3D modeling and drafting skills.
  • Working knowledge of PCB design, electronics and comfortable soldering, wiring, reading schematics, and integrating sensors (force/torque, IMUs, cameras, encoders, etc.).
  • Hands-on expertise with rapid prototyping methods: 3D printing (FDM/SLA), laser cutting, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and manual machining.
  • Familiarity with the robotics domain, with an understanding of kinematics, actuation, compliant mechanisms, and the challenges of hardware interacting with unstructured real-world environments.
  • Ability to build full first-pass systems end-to-end, from mechanical structure through electrical integration to basic software scripting.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to speak the language of both researchers and engineers. Translating abstract research needs or engineering requests into tangible concepts.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where requirements evolve quickly and scrappiness is valued.
  • Experience with basic scripting (Python) for test automation, data collection, or hardware interfacing is a plus.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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