Staff/Principal Electrical R&D Test Engineer

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Understanding the technical requirements, problems, or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy the requirements
• Leading engineering, design, and prototype development of electro-mechanical systems and software for autonomous vehicles and related devices and subsystems
• Applying advanced engineering principles, best practices, and analysis in areas including mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software
• Conducting applied research, documenting findings, and presenting reports to internal stakeholders
• Developing and reviewing design documents for parts, sub-systems, and fully integrated systems
• Selecting and evaluating tools, components, and materials for manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance processes
• Leading integration of electro-mechanical systems and software into fully integrated systems
• Leading proof of concept, functionality, and reliability testing of components, sub-systems, and fully integrated systems
• Leading testing efforts in the laboratory and in the field, including marine environments and at-sea testing
• Identifying trends in runtime and failures of ASV components, subsystems, and systems through continual analysis of expansive datasets
• Identifying areas of weakness in systems and processes and driving implementation of improvements
• Leading troubleshooting, diagnostics, and resolution of complex electrical and system-level issues
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians in build, integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Collaborating cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Interfacing with vendors to evaluate components, support integration, and ensure system performance and reliability

Qualifications

• BS or MS in electrical engineering, robotics engineering, mechatronics engineering, or similar
• 16+ years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding and skills in engineering fundamentals, best practices, and analysis methods including analytical first principles, numerical methods, and simulation modeling
• Extensive experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing, testing, and repairing electrical and electro-mechanical systems
• Power calculations, analysis, measurement, low voltage, 3-phase ACE
• Electrical schematic development and usage
• SPICE based circuit simulations or equivalent PCB design and development experience
• Networking: ethernet, CAN J1939, serial
• Sensor and data acquisition
• Software skills including Rust, C/C++, Linux, Python

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and validating electrical systems for autonomous, robotic, or complex vehicle platforms
• Experience leading system integration of electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems into fully functional platforms
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and validation strategies for complex systems
• Experience operating and troubleshooting systems in laboratory, field, or marine environments
• Experience working in marine, defense, aerospace, automotive, or other harsh or mission-critical environments
• Experience generating and reviewing engineering drawings, electrical schematics, bill of materials, and work instructions
• Experience evaluating and selecting components, vendors, and technologies for performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Familiarity with environmental and ruggedization considerations (e.g., shock, vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC)
• Experience mentoring engineers or technicians and guiding technical work streams
• Experience with electrical engineering simulation tools and system-level analysis methods

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks

• Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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