Lead the design, review, and management of electrical systems and subsystems with a strong emphasis on safety, EMC, and compliance.
Architect power, control, and communication systems for robotic platforms and their operating environments.
Develop electrical requirements, specifications, and documentation that drive system-level design.
Deliver cost-effective, manufacturable electrical solutions and support release to production and field deployment.
Work with interdisciplinary teams to execute product designs from concept through production, including prototyping, validation, testing, and certification.
Lead and support a technical team across multiple parallel projects, ensuring alignment and engineering rigor.
Coordinate electrical engineering activities across projects and ensure effective collaboration with mechanical, software, and systems engineering.
Write and maintain functional specifications, design verification plans, and test procedures.
Architect, design, and debug complex embedded systems, including analog/digital circuits, power electronics, and system-level interfaces.
Create and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, PCB layouts, and related documentation. Prepare and conduct technical design reviews.
Support product releases to manufacturing, including troubleshooting, build support, and sustaining engineering.
Execute tasks on tight schedules while maintaining high-quality and reliability standards.
Establish and improve development processes aligned with functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508).

Requirements

An Electrical Engineer with 8+ years of experience in robotics, automation, or related electromechanical systems.
Hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (M.S. preferred).
Experienced in robotic system integration and industrial automation.
Strong background in electrical safety, control systems, and system-level design.
Knowledgeable in AC/DC power distribution, protection systems, and 3-phase industrial power (U.S. and EU standards).
Skilled in cable harness design, interconnect solutions, and system wiring.
Experienced with power electronics, motors, motor control, and sensors (Hall effect, encoders, load cells).
Proficient in PCB design, schematic layout, and assembly; experienced with Altium or equivalent tools.
Familiar with CAD tools such as OnShape (a plus).
Knowledgeable about autonomous mobile robots and industrial robot safety standards.
A strong communicator who can lead, influence, and coordinate across engineering disciplines.
Able to work from our Charlestown, MA office at least 4 days per week.

Benefits

health, dental, & vision insurance
unlimited vacation
all federal and state holidays
401K contributions of 5% your salary
travel supplies
other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

electrical systems designembedded systemsanalog circuitsdigital circuitspower electronicssystem-level designcable harness designinterconnect solutionsPCB designrobotic system integration

Soft skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationinfluencecoordinationproblem-solvingtime managementattention to detailtechnical writingteam management

Certifications

B.S. in Electrical EngineeringM.S. in Electrical Engineering (preferred)IEC 61508 compliance certification