Lead Engineer - Embedded Hardware, Power & Safety
Core
Own the end-to-end electrical architecture of heavy-duty autonomous robots for construction, including high-power systems, embedded hardware, and safety loops.
Role type
Lead Embedded Hardware and Power Engineer
Builds
Heavy-duty autonomous robots for US construction
Domain
Robotics, Power Electronics, Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System architecture for high-power electrical systems, Battery Management System (BMS) design, High-power inverter design, PCB design (Altium/Eagle), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing strategy, Wire harness architecture, Functional safety architecture (ISO 13849, IEC 61508), Regulatory compliance (UL, CE, FCC), EMI/EMC mitigation, Industrial communication buses (CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C)
Preferred skills
EV, aerospace, or heavy machinery industry experience, Functional safety standards design experience
Technologies
Altium Designer, Eagle, ISO 13849, IEC 61508, UL, CE, FCC, CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C
Responsibilities
Define global electrical and power topology, Architect custom BMS and high-power inverters, Lead schematic design and review for custom PCBs, Define HIL testing strategy, Architect hardware-based safety loops, Drive regulatory approval processes, Manage relationships with contract manufacturers, Mentor and lead a team of hardware engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities