Robotics Hardware Engineer - Electrical

The AI Institute's mission is to solve the most important and fundamental challenges in AI and Robotics to enable future generations of intelligent machines that will help us all live better lives.
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10+ years of experience
AI · Robotics
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Description For Robotics Hardware Engineer - Electrical

Join the Boston Dynamics AI Institute as a Robotics Hardware Engineer - Electrical and be part of a mission to solve the most important challenges in AI and Robotics. This role offers an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams developing next-generation intelligent robotic systems. You'll bring novel hardware products and processes to life, learn from world-renowned technologists, and work hands-on with cutting-edge robots.

As a senior engineer, you'll provide technical leadership and mentorship while designing and implementing electrical systems for advanced robots. Your responsibilities will include electrical design of robot subassemblies, daily hardware support, and participation in collaborative design processes. You'll work with both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom components, design cable harnesses, implement sensors, create custom PCBs, and debug complex actuator and communication systems.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience, a strong background in electrical engineering, and expertise in electrical prototyping and system debugging. Proficiency with professional ECAD systems and hands-on experience with lab instrumentation are essential. This role offers the chance to establish engineering best practices and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in robotics and AI.

Join us in Cambridge, MA, and be part of a team that's shaping the future of intelligent machines. If you're passionate about robotics, have a knack for electrical engineering, and want to work on projects that will help improve lives, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of AI and robotics.

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Responsibilities For Robotics Hardware Engineer - Electrical

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and researchers
  • Electrical design of robot subassemblies, including implementation of COTS and custom components and subsystems
  • Provide daily hands-on hardware support including cable harness design, sensor implementation, custom PCB design, functional system documentation, test plans, and in-situ debug of actuator and comms systems
  • Participate in collaborative hardware and system design across teams
  • Establish and maintain a culture of engineering best practices

Requirements For Robotics Hardware Engineer - Electrical

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  • 10+ years of relevant professional experience
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Strong electrical prototyping expertise from high-level concepts and breadboard evaluation to layout, routing, fabrication and integration
  • Strong electromechanical system debugging skills
  • Proficiency with at least 1 professional ECAD system (Altium Designer, Cadence, etc)
  • Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscope, LCR meter etc) and the confidence to do PCB inspection and spec complex rework where necessary

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