Electrical Engineer-All Levels

We are seeking an electrical designer to develop electrical systems for autonomous gun turrets, including schematic design, PCB layout, and firmware development in C++. The role involves designing real-time embedded software, performing simulations, and integrating electromechanical components to meet military-grade requirements. You will work across power and embedded design for dynamic robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Electrical Systems: Create detailed electrical schematics and PCB layouts that meet performance and durability requirements for autonomous turret systems including embedded and power circuits.
• Develop Real-Time Embedded Software: Design and implement embedded software in C++ and Python, focusing on real-time responsiveness and efficiency for autonomous defense applications.
• Simulation and Testing: Perform simulations for signal integrity, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to ensure robust and reliable designs.
• Electromechanical Integration: Collaborate closely with mechanical and software teams to integrate electrical and mechanical components, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments.
• PCB Design: Lead the development of high-quality printed circuit boards, adhering to best practices in layout, signal integrity, power distribution, and EMC considerations per military standards.
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain detailed documentation of designs, including schematics, PCB layouts, simulation results, and test protocols.
• Test and Debug Embedded Systems: Conduct extensive testing, simulation, and debugging in both lab and field environments, troubleshooting and optimizing electronics and software for various real-world conditions.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously improve code performance and reduce power consumption to maximize system efficiency on hardware-constrained platforms.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Embedded circuit design: Knowledge of microcontroller-based control systems including power conversion and motor drive.
• Schematic Design & PCB Layout: Expertise with electrical design and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Eagle.
• Simulation Tools: Proficiency with simulation software (e.g., SPICE, ANSYS Electronics) for evaluating circuit behavior under various environmental and operational stresses.
• Electromechanical Integration: Proven experience integrating electrical components with mechanical systems, such as sensors, motors, and actuators.
• Testing and Validation: Hands-on experience with testing methodologies, equipment, and protocols for validation of designs against military standards.
• Strong Background in Embedded Software: experience in embedded software development with a focus on real-time, safety-critical systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python: Extensive experience in C++ for embedded systems, with additional proficiency in Python for scripting and development.
• Experience with Real-Time Robotics Systems: Hands-on experience designing and deploying software for robotics applications, with a focus on real-time control and responsiveness.
• Systems Integration: Ability to integrate software with various sensors, actuators, and control hardware in robotic and autonomous systems.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Thermal Management Expertise: Knowledge of techniques and materials used in heat dissipation and thermal design for high-power systems.
• Embedded Linux Experience: Familiarity with embedded Linux and RTOS environments, as well as experience building custom kernels for embedded platforms.
• Networking and Communication Protocols: Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) and communication protocols used in robotics systems (e.g., CAN, UART, I2C).
• High-Performance Embedded Systems: Skills in optimizing code for low-latency, high-performance applications with strict power and computational constraints.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• ACS Equity Package
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off