Electrical Engineer- Robotics Engineering

Electrical Engineer – Robotics

Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $90,000-$120,000 Location: Fredericksburg, VA

Position Overview

M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Robotics to support the design and development of advanced robotic systems across medical, military, and scientific applications. This Electrical Engineer – Robotics role will participate in all phases of product development including requirements analysis, architecture definition, circuit design, prototyping, manufacturing support, testing, and documentation.

The ideal Electrical Engineer – Robotics will have strong experience with embedded electronics, power systems, communication protocols, PCB development, and hands-on troubleshooting within complex electromechanical robotic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic systems for robotic devices including:
• Sensor interfacing
• Communication buses
• Power management systems
• Brushless motor controls
• Embedded processing systems
• Support full product development lifecycle from concept through manufacturing and testing
• Create and review:
• Circuit schematics
• PCB layouts
• Assembly drawings
• Wiring harness documentation
• Bills of materials (BOMs)
• Support PCB fabrication and board assembly processes
• Perform hands-on debugging and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and control systems
• Develop and test proof-of-concept prototypes and integrated robotic systems
• Work with communication protocols including:
• CANbus
• Ethernet
• SPI
• I2C
• RS232/422/485
• USB
• Bluetooth
• Support wire harness routing, connector selection, and EMI/EMC-aware electrical integration
• Assist with configuration management, revision control, and build documentation
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, technicians, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Support testing, validation, and integration efforts in both lab and field environments
• Follow all company quality and safety standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Related technical field
• 3–10 years of experience in electrical engineering or robotics engineering environments
• Strong experience with:
• Electronics design
• PCB development
• Embedded systems
• Power electronics
• Wire harness design
• Experience with:
• Altium
• Spice
• Oscilloscopes
• Logic analyzers
• Embedded system debug tools
• Knowledge of:
• EMI/EMC design practices
• Battery systems
• High-current DC power systems
• Distributed control architectures
• Experience with complex electromechanical integration and rapid prototyping
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently within fast-paced engineering environments
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related engineering field
• Experience with:
• UGV systems
• Autonomous robotic platforms
• Military robotic systems
• FPGA/CPLD development
• VHDL or Verilog
• Device driver development in C/C+
• Familiarity with military testing standards and regulated development environments

Job presented by M Force Partners

M Force Partners is a specialized recruitment partner connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering/technical, medical, professional and executive disciplines and industry demands, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions, including direct hire and contract placements, to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

M Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.