About the RoleA fast-moving, venture-backed robotics startup in Austin, TX is looking for a hands-on
Electrical Engineer to design and build the electrical backbone of next-generation ground robots. These platforms are engineered for the most demanding real-world conditions - hazardous environments, extreme temperatures, complex terrain - serving professionals in emergency response, industrial operations, and defense.
You'll be a core member of a small, high-caliber team (with roots at NASA, Lockheed Martin, and Southwest Research Institute), working across analog/digital circuits, power distribution, sensor integration, and harnessing to deliver field-ready systems. This is a deeply hands-on, full-ownership role with direct impact on product direction.
What You'll Do- Design analog and digital circuits including power regulation, signal conditioning, and sensor interfaces.
- Own the full PCB development lifecycle: schematic capture, layout, and bring-up.
- Define and maintain wiring diagrams, harnessing, grounding, and EMI/EMC strategies for robotic systems.
- Design and fabricate cable harnesses and enclosures optimized for field reliability.
- Support sensor selection and integration across thermal, gas, visual, RF, and related modalities.
- Run and interpret tests for thermal load, EMI, and ruggedness of robotic electrical systems.
- Run SPICE simulations for analog validation, noise analysis, and circuit stability.
- Troubleshoot and debug system-level electrical issues across hardware, software, and mechanical interfaces.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical and software engineers to ensure reliable system integration.
- Contribute to design reviews and author documentation for key design decisions.
- Help establish internal standards and test infrastructure for future product iterations.
- Engage directly with end users as needed to shape engineering direction for specific features.
What We're Looking ForRequired:- 5+ years of hands-on electrical design experience for robotics or embedded systems (analog and digital circuits, power distribution, sensors).
- Experience designing robot bus and wiring harness systems, including harness development and fabrication.
- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium, KiCad, or Eagle.
- Sensor integration experience across multiple modalities (thermal, gas, visual, RF, etc.) on robotics platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to perform SPICE simulations for analog validation, noise analysis, and circuit stability.
- Hands-on experience with thermal, EMI, and vibration testing and debugging in robotics hardware.
- Ability to define EMI/EMC strategies and maintain rigorous grounding and harnessing standards.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills - comfortable working across hardware, software, and mechanical teams.
Nice to Have:- Background in aerospace, defense, or industrial robotics hardware.
- Experience with UGV or unmanned systems development.
- Familiarity with hazardous-environment (EX-rated) or high-temperature electrical design requirements.
Compensation & Benefits- Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 USD annually, depending on experience.
- Visa sponsorship is available.
- Opportunity for meaningful equity in an early-stage, venture-backed company.
LocationThis is a fully
on-site role based in
Austin, TX. Candidates must be able to work in-person to support hands-on hardware development and lab work.
