Sr Electrical Engineer

Position Overview

ST Engineering Aethon, Inc is a forward-thinking robotics company dedicated to revolutionizing the health care and hospitality industries through cutting-edge robotics and AI solutions. We design and develop state-of-the-art autonomous mobile robots that optimize efficiency, enhance productivity, and redefine the business landscape.

Location: Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA – Onsite 3-5 days/week • Reports To: Director of Hardware Engineering • Work Model: Hybrid. Flexible with a minimum of 3 days/week onsite.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who will be responsible for the design and implementation of electronic systems and modules for current and next-generation robotic solutions. In this role, you will provide technical leadership on a range of internal and external projects, overseeing specification, design, development, testing, and transfer to manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical hardware solutions; drive design decisions across analog, digital, power, safety, and communication domains.
• Own the full lifecycle of electrical subsystem development: requirements, architecture, schematic design, layout, DFM/DFT, verification, and transfer to manufacturing.
• Plan and lead verification and validation efforts for electrical systems.
• Translate higher-level product goals into detailed electrical constraints, specifications, and design control documents.
• Act as a primary liaison with external design partners by defining scopes, negotiating technical aspects of statements of work, reviewing design proposals, and managing requirements.
• Lead the creation of Design Control documents, including DFMEA, interface control documents, and system-level schematics to meet product requirements and ensure long-term maintainability.
• Coordinate with leadership, program management, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of product development activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and service teams to troubleshoot issues and analyze data to continuously improve product reliability, including organizing root cause analyses.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical design within electromechanical systems, consumer/industrial electronics, or a similar background.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams as a technical lead.
• Experience with PCB design (Altium preferred), embedded systems, and electromechanical integration.
• Fluency in autonomous systems including various 3D sensor modalities, power architecture, safety concepts, time synchronization protocols, and real-time communication.
• Strong skills in electrical analysis, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Linux, Windows, and various microcontroller IDEs and tools.
• Experience with high-speed communication interfaces such as CAN/FD, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, and SPI.
• Knowledge of various battery chemistries and their application in mobile or portable platforms.
• Experience with EMC testing, mitigation techniques, and certification processes.
• Familiarity with developing, testing, or modifying embedded firmware on various microcontrollers in C, with knowledge of ARM architectures considered a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven experience in working with external vendors and design/fabrication contractors.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from your start date.
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account offerings.
• Free Onsite Gym access.
• Immediate 401k vesting benefits.
• Wellness Incentive Program participation.
• Life & Disability Insurance support.
• Paid Time Off to ensure work-life balance.