Electrical Engineer, Robotics Hardware
$70,000–$300,000 year
Hybrid · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Electrical Engineer on the Hardware Team designs and implements electrical systems that enable power and communications across the sense and compute packages for autonomous robotics. Responsibilities include Power Architecture design, wire harness design, PCB design, Networking and Communication system architecture (Ethernet, USB, CAN, I2C, 5G), budgets and tolerances, CAD/Schematics (KiCAD/Altium), calculations of current draw and signal integrity, EMI/EMC robustness, thermal resilience, field-condition design, testing (power validation, EMI), integration with sensor and compute teams, production support with vendors/contract manufacturers, QA checks, debugging, and field servicing. Requires collaboration with mechanical, sensor, and compute teams; open to hybrid/remote work; education path includes B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in relevant fields; experience range from entry to senior roles.
Required Qualifications
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience across a wide range from entry level to senior and staff engineers
- Power systems design experience
- Hands-on design and integration of wire harnesses for robotics or automotive-style systems
- PCB schematic and layout proficiency using KiCAD, Altium, or equivalent tools
- Familiarity with USB, Ethernet, CAN, I2C, GMSL, and wireless technologies
- Experience with EMI/EMC testing and thermal resilience
- Ability to produce detailed electrical documentation for design, manufacturing, and servicing
- Ability to work across mechanical, compute, and autonomy teams
- Cross-functional robotics skills: contributing electrical, sensing, and embedded computing work
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