Locus Robotics · 2 weeks ago
Principal Electrical Engineer (Advanced Development)
Nashua, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expLocus Robotics is a global leader in warehouse automation, delivering unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput. They are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical components for next-generation robotics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex engineering challenges.
E-CommerceIndustrial AutomationLogisticsRoboticsWarehouse AutomationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Lead the electrical system design for new AMR products
Design, develop, and test PCBs, harnessing, and electrical subsystems for reliability in industrial environments
Collaborate across disciplines with other engineers to select and integrate key electrical components such as sensors, motor controllers, and communication interfaces ensuring seamless integration of electrical designs
Develop and refine schematics, layouts, and documentation using industry-standard ECAD tools
Support prototype development, troubleshooting, and system testing from concept through production
Optimize power management and efficiency for battery-operated mobile robotics
Ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards (e.g., UL, CE, ISO)
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and assist in reviewing design work
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
7+ years designing electrical systems for robotics, automation, or electromechanical products
Proficient in multi-layer PCB design using Altium Designer or comparable tools
Extensive hands-on experience debugging analog and digital circuits using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
Skilled in implementing industrial communication protocols such as CAN (motor control), RS-485 (sensor networks), and SPI (component interfaces)
Proven track record developing battery-powered systems, including battery management systems (BMS) and low-voltage DC architectures
Comfortable working alongside firmware engineers to tune motor controllers (e.g., PID) and support sensor integration
Knowledgeable in EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and low-noise design best practices
Applied DFM and DFT principles to support scalable prototype and production hardware development
Strong project organization skills with experience managing multiple hardware efforts using structured documentation and version control tools
Proficient English written and verbal communications skills required to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
Comfortable in a culture of quick, iterative design and experimentation
Company
Locus Robotics
Locus Robotics is a warehouse robotics company that manufactures autonomous mobile robots to support e-commerce.
201-500 employees
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2023 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$416MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementZebra VenturesScale Venture Partners
2022-11-29Series F· $117M
2021-09-14Series E· $50M
2021-02-17Series E· $150M
Leadership Team
Rick Faulk
CEO
Sean Johnson
CTO
Recent News
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