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Carbon Robotics · 1 day ago

Sr. Electrical Engineer, Vehicle Power Distribution

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $195K/yr

8+ years exp

Carbon Robotics is a company focused on innovative agricultural solutions, leveraging advanced robotics and AI to enhance farming efficiency. As a Sr. Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and designing the electrical power system for the company's diesel-electric tractor platform, ensuring reliable and safe products for customers.

AgTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware

Hiring Manager

Bruna Afonso

Responsibilities

Design high-voltage (400-800V DC) and low-voltage (12/24V) power distribution architectures for diesel-electric platforms

Develop power management strategies to optimize energy flow between diesel generator and vehicle loads

Create electrical distribution systems including bus bars, contactors, fuses, and circuit protection for vehicle-scale power

Implement safety systems including ground fault detection, isolation monitoring, and emergency shutdown circuits

Integrate power distribution with vehicle CAN networks for real-time monitoring and diagnostics

Develop wiring harnesses rated for high-current automotive applications with proper shielding and routing

Validate power system performance under agricultural duty cycles including cold starts, peak loads, and regenerative events

Qualification

High-voltage DC systems designPower distribution architecturesWiring design proficiencyBattery management systemsCircuit protection devicesThermal analysisAutomotive wiring standardsSoft skills

Required

8-15 years experience designing vehicle power distribution systems for EVs, hybrids, or heavy, high voltage equipment

Expert proficiency in Capital Harness (or similar) for wiring design as well as analytical design optimization tools

Expertise in high-voltage DC systems design, isolation requirements, and safety standards (ECE R100, ISO 6469)

Proficiency in automotive wiring standards, connector systems, and harness design for high-power applications

Deep understanding of circuit protection devices (contactors, fuses, solid state power controls/relays, pre-charge circuits, pyro-fuses) for vehicle applications

Experience with thermal analysis and cooling system integration for power electronics

Knowledge of agricultural/automotive equipment requirements including IP67 sealing, thermal environments, vibration resistance, and EMC compliance

Familiarity with J1939 protocols and agricultural ISOBUS standards

Understanding of manufacturing processes, component selection, and cost optimization

Willingness to travel ~10% of the time to support products in the production & field environments with a demonstrated ability to work directly with internal and external stakeholders/customers

BS+ in Electrical Engineering with focus on power systems, automotive engineering, or related field