We are seeking a dynamic Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design efforts in robot design, fabrication, assembly, and testing with a solid application of electrical engineering principles and practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative setting. In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing robotics design across multiple industries, ensuring our team delivers exceptional and ground- breaking results.
Your primary responsibilities are:- Designing, developing, and analyzing complex/larger electrical/electronic robotic subsystems/components
- Performing light fabrication of prototype parts for robots
- Supporting junior engineers
- Assembling and testing electrical/electronic assembly
- Documenting analysis, crafting, and testing results
- Developing and making presentations to sponsors and other interested parties
- Performing other R&D tasks, such as researching new electrical components
- Administrative functions including purchasing materials and handling vendor relations
- Other duties as assigned, based upon the needs of the department
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and more than 6 years' experience OR MS in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years' experience
- Proficiency with systems engineering and project management with significant focus on systems level design and integration
- Strong understanding of motion control, brushed and brushless motors, and design of motion controllers
- Circuit design and multi-layer PCB layout experience using Altium Designer is required
- Experience with embedded system design implementing microcontrollers and FPGAs: strong experience programming in C/C++ for embedded systems; experience programming FPGAs (Verilog or VHDL)
- Extensive analog circuit and low-voltage system design experience
- Sensor interface design; experience with interfaces such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, and standard computer buses is a must
- Understanding of the design and debugging of safety-critical electrical systems and experience with electrical system fault detection, prevention, and mitigation
- An eagerness to work in a fast paced, rapid design, prototype, and build environment
We especially want to hear from you if you have experience or qualifications in any of the following areas:- Experience with UL certification processes
- Extensive knowledge of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Python/Bash scripting, Matlab, C, C++
- Experience with MCU firmware development, Atmel and STM32
- Experience around FGPA development
- Industrial IO systems
- Experience with High speed routing and fabrication considerations
- Imaging and optics
- Embedded and industrial computing
- Power supply design
- Motor controller design and specification
- Smart battery design
- Familiarity with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks or similar)
- Experience in mentoring junior engineers
Other Requirements: - Successful pre-employment background check
- Travel Requirements: You should be able to travel domestically and be willing to work outside of normal business hours as needed
This position will require work on a variety of projects, including projects that involve military/defense applications and/or are funded by military/defense sponsors.Are you interested in joining our versatile team at NREC where you will have a direct impact on operations and meaningful projects?
Join a collaborative environment where your hands-on skills, leadership, and mentorship will directly influence operations and inspire the next generation of innovators.
LocationPittsburgh, PA
Job FunctionEngineering, Research and Project Scientists
Position TypeStaff - Regular
Full Time/Part timeFull time
Pay BasisSalary
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