Senior Electrical Engineer

About this role: Pickle Robot Company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of electrical systems for our next‑generation industrial robotic products. You will own system‑level electrical architecture, guide cross‑functional engineering efforts, and support the transition from prototype to production. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in fast‑paced R&D environments and enjoys both hands‑on design and technical leadership. What You’ll Accomplish: 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). Who You Are: 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. Compensation $150,000 - $173,000 a year Pay at Pickle At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location. Benefits Pickle provides best‑in‑class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive. #J-18808-Ljbffr