Sr. Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer

$145,000 - $160,000/Yr

Augean Robotics - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Senior

Philadelphia, PA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Burro is the leading robotics company in the world by number of robots working outdoors in the field with real customers. Our mission is to free people from tedious work and solve the critical labor shortages faced by farmers and others that work outdoors. To accomplish our mission, we need a world-class, diverse team where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas. With this in mind, we strive to create a work environment where every employee can be themselves and express their perspective - this enables us to deliver the most creative and innovative solutions to problems our customers face. We are looking for a Senior Electrical & Embedded Engineer in our Philadelphia Office to lead the electrical design efforts for all current and future Burro products. Reporting to the VP of Hardware, this role involves designing PCBAs, developing firmware for motor drivers, and troubleshooting hardware issues on deployed units.

Responsibilities

• Designing and revising electrical and embedded subsystems in the current and next generation Burro robots
• Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation and testing
• Producing PCBAs' and wiring diagrams suitable for manufacturing
• Building prototypes, debugging and repairing test systems, and supporting products in field

Requirements

• BS/MS in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development, with a proven track record of delivering successful products that make customers happy
• Familiarity with design practices that support scalability, such as modular firmware architecture, reusable hardware components, and robust testing frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of embedded system architecture
• Experience with schematic and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer
• Good programming skills in C
• Working knowledge of standard communication buses and protocols (e.g. UART, USB, I2C, SPI, CAN, etc.)
• Solid embedded hardware and software debugging skills. Familiar with test/debug tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and signal generators
• Proficient in SMD soldering

Nice-to-haves

• Previous start-up experience, especially in mobile robot, electrical vehicle, or automotive industry
• Experience with power electronics
• Experience in motor control and robotic actuators
• Familiarity with DSP and FPGA system
• Familiarity with stereo camera, image processing and camera pipeline
• Scripting experience with Python

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package (medical/dental/vision)
• Company sponsored Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Generous early-stage equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave