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Humanoid · 1 day ago

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Greater Boston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Humanoid is an AI and robotics company in the UK, creating advanced humanoid robots. The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will design and develop electrical systems for robotics, focusing on various aspects from circuit analysis to firmware development.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics

Responsibilities

Design Electrical Systems for Robotics: Develop electrical systems that power and control Humanoid’s advanced robots, with a focus on sensors, compute architecture, and power systems

Conduct Circuit Analysis and Debugging: Use strong circuit analysis fundamentals to review electrical designs, conduct failure analysis, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems

PCB Design and Schematic Capture: Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium, ensuring the designs meet the performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards required for robotics

Develop Embedded Firmware: Write firmware in C and HDL to program microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs, testing and refining embedded designs to ensure optimal performance

Leverage Linux for Robotics: Utilize your knowledge of command-line Linux to configure networks, run software, and interface with robots for testing and validation

Hands-On Lab Work: Use a variety of lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, programmable loads, and spectrum analyzers, to validate designs and solve complex electrical engineering challenges

Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, and other team members to integrate electrical systems with robotics hardware, ensuring seamless operation and performance

Qualification

Electrical System DesignPCB DesignEmbedded Firmware DevelopmentCircuit AnalysisLinux ProficiencyPower Regulation SystemsCommunication ProtocolsPythonLab Equipment UsageCAD ToolsVerilogVHDLCollaboration Skills

Required

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field

Experience with high-speed data technologies such as PCIE, Ethernet, EtherCAT and/or other communication protocols in PCB-based devices and systems

Experience developing power regulation and distribution systems, including particular expertise with short-circuit protection systems, switching power supplies, and creative power management technologies

Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium) for schematic capture and layout

Familiarity with embedded programming, including C, HDL, and other relevant languages for microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs

Working knowledge of circuit simulation, analysis, and debugging techniques, including the use of oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers

Experience with Python, C++, LabView, or MATLAB for automation and testing

Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar mechanical CAD tools

Familiarity with Verilog or VHDL for hardware design and simulation

Experience in building Linux kernels and modifying or writing device drivers