Electronics Engineer

Position Overview

This role focuses on designing and installing electrical subsystems for small robots and ground-based vehicles. You’ll work under the guidance of senior electrical and mechanical engineers to coordinate design and installations, primarily involving Drive by Wire systems. The position includes harness design, pin mapping, troubleshooting, and testing electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical system diagrams, including harnesses.
• Collaborate with engineers on routing harnesses and placing electronic modules.
• Program embedded modules using logical visual programming languages.
• Assemble and test experimental wiring harnesses and electronic modules.
• Troubleshoot electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations.
• Diagnose causes of electrical or mechanical malfunctions and perform corrective actions.
• Work from wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Adjust and replace defective circuitry and electronic components using hand tools and soldering iron.
• Test electronic units using standard equipment and analyze results.
• Plan, complete, and record periodic electrical testing.
• Recommend or initiate modifications or replacements for underperforming equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
• Stay updated with state-of-the-art tools and software through reading, conferences, workshops, or training.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–7 years of experience in electronics systems integration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, protocol analyzers, and power supplies.
• Experience in electronic module programming.
• Knowledge of CAD/circuit design.
• Familiarity with building and testing harnesses per IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Understanding of electronics wire routing.
• Basic mechanical assembly knowledge.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Proficiency in office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and calendar tools.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working on and around heavy equipment, including climbing on/off large machines.
• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, bend, and use hands for handling components.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Drive by Wire systems.
• Ability to analyze serial bus (e.g., CAN) electrical signals and data.
• Experience working with computer equipment, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls.
• Exposure to engineering mathematics, physics, and electronic/electrical testing principles.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief