Robotics Hardware Engineer
ABOUT THE JOB
Arxlight is seeking a talented multi-disciplinary Robotics Hardware Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and improving systems and components. We expect a high level of multi-disciplinary knowledge across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. You’ll take ownership of executing of entire projects and collaborate closely with functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts in a wide range of fields - electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, manufacturing
Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
Design, implementation, and test of complex electro-mechanical systems
High level system ownership with large levels of professional autonomy
Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
Travel to test sites as needed
Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
Wear many hats
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Software Engineering, or related field
Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
Experience in developing complex eletro-mechanical systems, such as robots, UAVs, wearables, high power, electric propulsion, etc
Ability to read, interpret, and manipulate block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
Strong command of engineering first principles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Multiple degrees or minors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Software Engineering, or related field
Experience in Mechanical CAD (Solidworks, NX, Fusion 360, etc)
Experience in Electrical CAD (Altium, KiCad, etc)
Hands-on prototyping experience (3D printing, machining, soldering, board assembly, harnessing)
Strong organizational skills
Familiarity with microcontrollers, power conversion and system integration
Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
Experience in characterizing circuits at both schematic and board level
Familiarity with wireless communication protocols
Experience with microcontroller wired communication protocols (USB, MIPI CSI2, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485)
Experience with motor and servo drive (BLDC/Brushed motor controller design, servo control systems)
Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters)