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Our purpose is to create autonomous technology that helps the real world work better. Brain's robotic and AI solutions help retailers ensure that the right product is on the right shelf at the right price, in a clean environment. Through the BrainOS® Robotics Platform, which powers the largest global fleet of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in operation in commercial public spaces, Brain Corp delivers insightful and efficient automated solutions in both commercial floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations and their employees to achieve more. Brain Corp currently powers more than 50,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world. Brain Corp is funded by the SoftBank Vision Fund, Clearbridge, and Qualcomm Ventures.\nNamed a top workplace by the San Diego Union Tribune and USA today in 2025, we make life-changing impacts through innovation, helping workers globally unlock their abilities in orchestration with intelligent machines.\nPosition Summary:\nAs an Electrical Engineer II on the Hardware Engineering team, you will play a hands-on role in bringing our next-generation autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to life. You will be responsible for reviewing, testing, debugging, and refining board- and system-level electrical circuitry across the full product development lifecycle. Working closely with cross-functional teams and international Joint Design/Original Design Manufacturers (JDM/ODM), you will validate complex hardware architectures-including CPUs, MCUs, sensors, motor drivers, and power distribution systems-ensuring our robotic platforms meet high standards for reliability, safety, and performance in dynamic real-world environments.\nEssential Job Functions:\nTest, debug and validate circuit designs incorporating specialized hardware devices such as CPUs, MCUs, cameras, analog and digital sensors, motor drivers etc.\nPerform board and system-level troubleshooting to identify functional issues and assist with implementing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for approved fixes\nCollaborate and support outsourced development partners on electrical hardware design, build and development activities\nParticipate in electrical hardware development stages for complex products and platforms, contributing to design, validation, tooling, manufacturing support, and testing\nExecute and document test plans, capturing results, issues and verification metrics for technical reviews \nDevelop and maintain electrical design documentation (including specifications, BOMs, schematics, wiring diagrams and analyses) to support design reviews, certifications, and production\nSupport cross-organizational projects, programs, and activities by providing reliable hardware execution and testing support\nExecute hardware testing, including functional system-level checks and assist with compliance testing runs\nEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements: \nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field\n2-5 years of hands-on experience debugging hardware devices\nPrior experience working with robotics is highly desirable\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics: \nExperience with using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, soldering equipment, etc.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills\nExperience with modeling and testing methodologies used to validate circuit designs, hardware components, and thermal/emissions management\nExperience using CAD tools and software packages including OrCAD, Allegro, Presto, Altium\nUnderstanding of analog signal conditioning and digital sensor processing; including IR, sonar, and MEMS sensors\nFamiliar with serial communication buses including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN bus, USB, Ethernet\nFamiliar with power supply, power inverters, power conditioning, and power distribution in a noisy environment\nExperience with sourcing electronic components and working with domestic and international PCB manufacturing and assembly facilities\nFamiliar with wireless technology. (e.g. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G, etc.)\nThings that make a difference:\nExperience with overall architecture of electronic hardware for products and solutions\nAffinity for hands-on lab work and troubleshooting complex electronic circuits\nExperience with test scripting such as Python, C, etc.\nFamiliar in the PCB design and layout of high-speed digital interfaces\nFamiliar with latest AI tools and MCP integrations with Electrical Engineering focus\nPhysical Demands:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; use of hands to finger and grasp; talk and hear at normal room levels; visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures; push or pull up to 20 pounds.\nWork Environment:\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Employees are exposed to the typical office environment with computers, printers and telephones.\nSalary Range:\nThe anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego, California is $117,367 to $146,709. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Brain Corp is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.\nIn addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:\nA discretionary annual target bonus\nStock options\n401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)\nComprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.\nAccess to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)\nGenerous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown\nAdditional Perks include:\nDaily on-site lunch available in the San Diego office\nOn-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office\nOpportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events \nInternal continuous learning events \nOpportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company","description_format":"text","description_chars":7238,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Continuous learning","Stock options"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Service & Hospitality Robotics","Robotic Software & Control Systems"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-09T23:01:59Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":31,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-13T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":146709,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/brain-corp-electrical-engineer-ii","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/brain-corp-electrical-engineer-ii.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-13T08:54:10Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":13252,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-14T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":176651},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=176651"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fbrain-corp-electrical-engineer-ii"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fbrain-corp-electrical-engineer-ii"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fbrain-corp-electrical-engineer-ii"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/brain-corp-electrical-engineer-ii\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fbrain-corp-electrical-engineer-ii"}]}