Manage, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team of electrical and firmware engineers.
Guide career growth, hiring, and team development as the company scales.
Define and evolve system-level electrical architectures, including power distribution, PCB design, cables and harnesses, cameras, safety systems, and sensors/actuators.
Drive design reviews, safety considerations, DFM/DFT practices, and validation efforts.
Lead firmware team to develop solutions to bring-up PLC, drive systems, safety devices, and embedded systems.
Ensure clear communication and shared roadmaps across the electrical and firmware stacks.
Work closely with Mechanical, Software, Product, and Deployment teams to integrate electrical systems into reliable, field-ready robots.
Interface with vendors and manufacturing partners to support prototyping, production, and testing.
Work closely with the System and Validation Team to define test plans, validation criteria, develop test fixtures, and debug procedures for new and existing designs.
Support field and fleet teams in diagnosing and resolving electrical or embedded issues.
Align engineering direction with company goals and product roadmap.
Contribute to planning cycles, technical strategy, and risk assessment
10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or management role.
Experience delivering robust electrical systems for robotics, industrial automation, or embedded hardware products.
Deep knowledge of PCB design, power systems, signal integrity, and hardware interfaces.
Familiarity with embedded microcontrollers, I2C/SPI/UART/CAN protocols, and real-world sensor integration.
Skilled in reviewing and supporting firmware for hardware validation and diagnostics.
Proficient in electrical simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout (e.g., Altium, KiCAD).
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills—able to interface with mechanical, software, and product teams.
Experience managing roadmaps, team priorities, and project execution.
Ability to give and receive feedback constructively across disciplines.
Experience scaling hardware teams in a startup or high-growth environment preferred.
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