Electrical Engineer, Robotics Hardware

About the Role

FieldAI is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Robotics Hardware to contribute to the design and implementation of electrical systems that enable power and communications across sense and compute packages for autonomous robotics systems. This role spans the full lifecycle from electrical CAD through production and field support, collaborating closely with mechanical, sensor, and compute teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical System Design
• Design regulated power systems, including voltage rails, DC/DC converters, switches, fuses, and grounding schemes.
• Design and document robust wire harnesses for power and data lines, including shielding, strain relief, and standard connectors.
• Create PCBs for power distribution, protocol bridging, and embedded control.
• Architect wired and wireless communication systems (Ethernet, USB, CAN, I2C, WiFi, 5G).
• Maintain system-level power and bandwidth budgets.
• Ensure electrical tolerance to noise, EMI, and vibration.
• Electrical System Implementation
• Create PCB schematics, harness diagrams, pinouts, and complete PCB BOMs using tools like KiCAD or Altium.
• Conduct electrical calculations including current draw, peak power, signal integrity, and fault analysis.
• Engineer for EMI/EMC robustness, thermal resilience, and fault isolation under field operating conditions.
• Conduct power validation (noise, load, transients), communication tests (bandwidth, latency), and EMI evaluation.
• Collaborate with sensor, compute, and mechanical teams to ensure end-to-end system compatibility and robustness.
• Maintain PCB schematics and systems level wiring diagrams.
• Manage system-level power and data bandwidth budgets.
• Electrical System Production & Servicing
• Work with vendors and contract manufacturers to procure PCBs and harnesses.
• Develop QA checks for incoming units.
• Investigate system faults using logs, oscilloscopes, analyzers, and power monitors.
• Provide hands-on support during integration, deployment, and servicing in the field.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Power Systems: Experience designing and testing low-voltage regulated power systems.
• Harnessing: Hands-on design and integration of custom wire harnesses for robotics or automotive-style systems.
• PCB Design: Proficiency in PCB schematic and layout using KiCAD, Altium, or equivalent tools.
• Communication Protocols: Familiarity with USB, Ethernet, CAN, I2C, GMSL, and wireless technologies.
• Testing & Debugging: Skills using electrical test tools including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and EMI/EMC setups.
• Documentation: Ability to produce detailed electrical documentation for design, manufacturing, and servicing.
• Systems Thinking: Experience working across mechanical, compute, and autonomy teams to deliver robust integrated systems.
• Cross Functional Robotic Skills: Ability to contribute electrical, sensing, and embedded computing work to deliver robust integrated systems.

Qualifications (What Will Set You Apart)

• Experience taking systems from prototype to large scale production.
• Experience developing systems for harsh field environments.
• Experience working on robotics deployed in real world settings (e.g., autonomous vehicles, drones, ruggedized robots).
• Fluency across electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Background in fault protection, EMI/EMC compliance, and safety-critical design.