Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Full Time

An innovative, well-funded robotics startup is transforming the automotive service industry with next-generation automation and intelligent systems. They are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to take ownership of the design and delivery of electrical systems that power advanced robotic platforms. Youll play a key role in architecting industrial-grade systemsfrom high-speed sensing and signal processing to power distribution and controlhelping bring cutting-edge robotics to scale.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design of electrical and electronic systems for robotic platforms.

  • Architect and implement data acquisition systems to process high-speed sensor data.

  • Develop safe, efficient power distribution systems for industrial hardware.

  • Design electrical control boxes, cable harnesses, and enclosures (including thermal analysis).

  • Select and integrate components such as DAQs, power supplies, motor controllers, and sensors.

  • Work with advanced sensor technologies including load cells, accelerometers, and vision systems.

  • Ensure compliance with industrial safety and hardware standards.

  • Document specifications, designs, and test procedures clearly and thoroughly.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate and deploy full-system solutions.

Qualifications
  • BS in Electrical Engineering (or related field).

  • 7+ years of professional experience in robotics or automation (direct experience required).

  • Proven track record in designing data acquisition, sensing, and power distribution systems.

  • Strong background in control boxes, motion control applications, harnesses, and enclosures.

  • Familiarity with industrial sensor integration and compliance standards.

  • Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Nice to Have
  • Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization.

  • Software development for signal processing (Python, LabVIEW, or similar).

  • Knowledge of libraries like PyDAQmx, PyVISA, SciPy.

  • Comfort with Python scripting for rapid prototyping and evolving requirements.

The Offer
  • Competitive salary and equity package.

  • Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

  • PTO and flexible time-off policies.

  • A collaborative startup environment solving complex problems in robotics.

  • High-ownership culture with room for technical leadership and career growth.

Job ID: 490123713
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025

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