Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our innovative AI robotics company. In this role, you will design, develop, and refine electrical systems and components for our cutting-edge robotic products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and industrial designers, to create high-performance and reliable robotic solutions.

Why RoboForce

RoboForce, an AI-Robotics company, is building a first-of-its-kind Robotic Workforce System to take on the most tedious, force-demanding, and dangerous work humans don't have to do.

At RoboForce, we're building a small team with a flat org structure and extreme talent density. Currently, we have top tech leaders from CMU Robotics, Michigan Robotics, Amazon Robotics, Tesla Robotics, Google, Waymo, Apple, and Microsoft. RoboForce is backed by world-class investors, including the Nobel Prize Laureate, Carnegie Mellon University, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design electrical systems for highly complex robotic systems.
• Collaborate closely with vendors to design and develop various modules.
• Conduct feasibility studies and analysis to evaluate new technologies and components.
• Design schematics, direct board layouts, conduct design reviews, and draft detailed design documentation.
• Work effectively in a highly multidisciplinary environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of industrial experience in electrical engineering, preferably in robotics or automation.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept to production.
• Hands-on experience with four or more of the following technologies:
  • Cameras
  • Sensors
  • Arm application SoCs
  • FPGAs
  • Battery management systems
  • DSPs
  • Ethernet
  • CAN bus
  • Flexible circuit boards
  • Motor design
  • Motor control
  • Industrial instrumentation development
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ready to thrive in a high-paced, fast-growing startup environment.
• Must work on-site at our office in the California Bay Area.
• Must have and maintain U.S. work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in electrical design.
• 3+ years of experience in production-level robotic arm development.
• Experience with 3D vision systems.
• Experience with high-volume hardware products.
• Familiarity with CANOpen or EtherCAT protocols.
• Experience with driver and middleware development in Linux and RTOS.