Electrical Engineer II

Brain Corp•San Diego, CA

4h•$117,367 - $146,709•Onsite

About The Position

As 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
2-5 years of hands-on experience debugging hardware devices
Experience with using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, soldering equipment, etc.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with modeling and testing methodologies used to validate circuit designs, hardware components, and thermal/emissions management
Experience using CAD tools and software packages including OrCAD, Allegro, Presto, Altium
Understanding of analog signal conditioning and digital sensor processing; including IR, sonar, and MEMS sensors
Familiar with serial communication buses including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN bus, USB, Ethernet
Familiar with power supply, power inverters, power conditioning, and power distribution in a noisy environment
Experience with sourcing electronic components and working with domestic and international PCB manufacturing and assembly facilities
Familiar with wireless technology. (e.g. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with robotics is highly desirable
Experience with overall architecture of electronic hardware for products and solutions
Affinity for hands-on lab work and troubleshooting complex electronic circuits
Experience with test scripting such as Python, C, etc.
Familiar in the PCB design and layout of high-speed digital interfaces
Familiar with latest AI tools and MCP integrations with Electrical Engineering focus

Responsibilities

Test, debug and validate circuit designs incorporating specialized hardware devices such as CPUs, MCUs, cameras, analog and digital sensors, motor drivers etc.
Perform board and system-level troubleshooting to identify functional issues and assist with implementing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for approved fixes
Collaborate and support outsourced development partners on electrical hardware design, build and development activities
Participate in electrical hardware development stages for complex products and platforms, contributing to design, validation, tooling, manufacturing support, and testing
Execute and document test plans, capturing results, issues and verification metrics for technical reviews
Develop and maintain electrical design documentation (including specifications, BOMs, schematics, wiring diagrams and analyses) to support design reviews, certifications, and production
Support cross-organizational projects, programs, and activities by providing reliable hardware execution and testing support
Execute hardware testing, including functional system-level checks and assist with compliance testing runs

Benefits

A discretionary annual target bonus
Stock options
401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)
Comprehensive 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.
Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
Generous 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
Daily on-site lunch available in the San Diego office
On-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office
Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events
Internal continuous learning events
Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company