Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer – Robotics Systems Location: Austin, TX (Onsite) Compensation: $120K–$150K base + equity Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Opportunities I’m recruiting for a confidential, Austin‑based robotics startup building rugged robotic systems designed for real‑world deployment. The company is early‑stage, well‑funded, and moving from multiple prototype generations into a production‑ready platform. This is a foundational electrical engineering role with real ownership. You’ll have the opportunity to influence core system architecture while working on hardware that is designed, built, tested, and deployed by a small, highly technical team. What You’d Be Working On This role covers the full electrical stack of a robotic system and is best suited for someone who enjoys hands‑on work paired with thoughtful design. Key responsibilities include: Designing analog and digital circuits for power regulation, signal conditioning, and sensor interfaces Owning PCB development end‑to‑end: schematic capture, layout, bring‑up, and iteration Designing power distribution, system buses, grounding, and EMI/EMC strategies Supporting embedded systems integration and hardware/firmware debugging Creating and maintaining wiring diagrams and cable harnesses Selecting and integrating sensors (visual, thermal, environmental, RF, etc.) Troubleshooting electrical issues in the lab and during field testing Supporting thermal, vibration, and EMI testing and interpreting results Running SPICE simulations for validation and noise analysis Participating in design reviews and contributing to documentation and standards Collaborating closely with mechanical and software teams What I’m Looking For BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience designing and testing circuit boards for embedded or electromechanical systems Proficiency with schematic and PCB layout tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle, or similar) Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design Experience with microcontrollers and communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN) Comfortable with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters) Hands‑on experience with SMD/SMT soldering and rework Experience building and troubleshooting wiring harnesses Nice‑to‑haves Experience with field‑deployed or production hardware Familiarity with thermal and EMI/EMC considerations Exposure to embedded C/C++ or close collaboration with firmware teams Startup or fast‑moving hardware team experience Onsite role in Austin with a collaborative, lab‑centered workflow Emphasis on ownership, quality, and thoughtful engineering Fast iteration cycles without unnecessary bureaucracy Team values clear communication, autonomy, and sustainable pace Why This Role High‑impact ownership over core electrical systems Opportunity to shape architecture and standards early Real hardware being deployed outside the lab Competitive compensation and meaningful equity Strong growth path as the team scales Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Robotics Engineering, Defense and Space Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr