Electrical Engineer, Hardware Edge Compute

Carbon Robotics

$99K — $156K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience as an Electrical Engineer
  • Experience with embedded hardware design, including volume manufacturing
  • Familiarity with high-speed communication protocols like PCIe Gen3/4 and USB 3.x
  • Experience designing for rugged outdoor conditions with intermittent connectivity
  • Proficiency in Altium Designer; experience with SolidWorks is a plus
  • Hands-on skills in hardware debugging and verification

Responsibilities

  • Design high-performance compute and network modules for robotic platforms
  • Lead qualification testing for environmental, power quality, and EMI/EMC standards
  • Source and manage hardware components through vendor interactions
  • Prototype and troubleshoot electrical and hardware issues in the field
  • Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team

Benefits

  • Fully-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Pre-IPO stock options
  • 401(k) plan
  • Inclusive company culture that promotes innovation and teamwork
Full Job Description
As a Electrical Engineer, Edge Compute at Carbon Robotics be a key part of the team that designs and manages the distributed computing infrastructure that is the heart of our robots. You are responsible for the specification, design, vendor management, integration, and thermal/electrical management of the compute and network clusters. You'll ensure our mobile platforms can survive the harsh vibrations, dust, and heat of the farm while maintaining peak processing performance. You'll do whatever it takes - which might include going to the farm - to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products.

What you'll do:
  • Work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team to design revolutionary products
  • Own the specification, design/selection, qualification and integration of high-performance compute and network modules.
  • Lead testing of compute and networking hardware through environmental, power quality, and EMI/EMC qualification campaigns.
  • Interface with hardware vendors to source components, define assembly work instructions, and ensure quality of compute assemblies.
  • Quickly prototype, troubleshoot, and iterate solutions for electrical signaling issues, PCIe/USB/Ethernet bottlenecks, and hardware-level failures in the field
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:
  • 5+ years experience as an Electrical Engineer
  • Experience designing production embedded hardware, with at least one full carrier board or SoM-based design taken to volume manufacturing
  • Experience with PCIe Gen3/4, MIPI CSI-2, USB 3.x, and DDR4/LPDDR5 design and testing
  • Significant experience designing compute systems for harsh outdoor environments with intermittent connectivity
  • Experience with Altium Designer
  • Experience with low-level Linux systems, including driver configuration, device trees, and board support packages (BSP) is a plus
  • Experience with SolidWorks is a plus
  • Experience with Jira is a plus
  • Hands on experience in hardware debug and automated verification
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a team to achieve timely objectives
  • Awareness of industry standards and regulations (SAE, ISO, IPC, etc.)
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams
  • BS+ in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field


Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted. The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity - paying employees equitably for similar work.

Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range:

$99,090-$156,568 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:
  • Competitive salaries
  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
      • Employee Assistance Program
    • Mental Health HRA
    • Restricted Healthcare Travel support
    • Menopause Support
    • Life Insurance
    • Long Term Disability
    • Flexible PTO
    • 401(k) plan
    • Pet Insurance
    • Commuter Benefits
  • Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.

*Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock

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