Electrical Engineer

Hendrick Motorsports

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Hendrick Technical Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge Unmanned Vehicles (UxVs) and next-generation electro-mechanical equipment. This role is situated in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment focused on impactful projects within the defense industry. The engineer will be part of a collaborative team, working on redefining the future of defense robotics, combining startup agility with established company stability and resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, robotics, or a closely related technical field.
• 2-4 years of professional experience in electrical engineering, focusing on mechatronic hardware and software integration.
• Experience with embedded systems development (microcontrollers).
• Comfort working alongside robotics software stacks using practical tools such as Python and C++.
• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering, including circuit-level design and troubleshooting, schematic capture and review, PCBA design, component selection/sourcing, microcontroller integration, power management and harnesses.
• Demonstrated ability to own a PCBA from concept to fielded hardware.
• Proven experience designing mobile power solutions, specifically integrating prime movers (generators), energy storage (batteries), and high-efficiency power electronics/inverters.
• Comfortable using common lab equipment and methods to support debug and validation.
• Working knowledge of Git for version control.
• Comfort operating in a Linux environment in support of embedded/robotics development and field diagnostics.
• Highly independent performer capable of defining technical roadmaps and managing personal deadlines from concept to delivery.
• Confident and articulate communicator for internal discussions and external presentations.
• Ability to represent Hendrick well in all interactions.
• Very thorough in approach, consistently finding ways to refine products.
• Genuinely interested in learning and contributing to defense robotics.
• Consistently produces high-quality, professional written work.
• Understanding of how startups/entrepreneurs operate, including dedication for long work weeks balanced with flexibility for downtime.
• A team player, working well with teammates daily, collaborating and forming strong internal relationships.
• Leverages strong team culture to overcome obstacles and succeed.
• Demonstrates exceptional calmness under pressure.
• U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or U.S. Person Status Required due to ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

• In-depth knowledge of CAN bus systems.
• EMI/EMC-aware design and practical noise mitigation in high-power systems.
• Experience integrating batteries and charging systems.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts in a robotics context, including IP layers.
• Prior experience in the defense industry or with military robotics.
• Proven track record in developing robotic systems in a high-reliability industry.
• Exceptional candidates with less than 2 years of experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate robust electro-mechanical and electrical subsystems for UxV platforms and robotic prototypes.
• Develop, implement, and refine embedded/control logic for electrical subsystems and robotic behavior.
• Perform end-to-end electrical design, including translating problems into requirements, designing and iterating PCBAs, sourcing components, managing fabrication/assembly, and validating performance.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate, support, and sustain electrical subsystems in the field.
• Execute fast-turnaround integration projects, bringing up new capabilities quickly, iterating with urgency, and delivering dependable results under aggressive timelines.
• Support subsystem verification through clear test plans, data capture, and repeatable procedures.
• Produce high-quality electrical documentation.
• Maintain clean electrical design data and revisions (BOMs, build notes, test results, and configuration records) and collaborate in shared repositories/tools (e.g., Git) to support integration and sustainment.
• Provide critical technical support and perform field repairs, diagnosing issues, communicating with end-users, and determining solution paths.
• Represent Hendrick at customer demos, industry trade shows, and technical meetings/calls.
• Apply a thorough approach to identify and solve complex technical challenges, continuously refining and improving products.
• Embrace an entrepreneurial environment, demonstrating adaptability, calmness under pressure, and willingness to commit to long work weeks when necessary, balanced with flexibility for downtime.
• Understand the intersection of business development and engineering.
• Design and fabricate electrical harnesses to meet electronic system functional and operational needs.
• Inspect and functional check (Hi-Pot test, bench check and continuity check/ring out) harnesses from a Quality Control standpoint.
• Incorporate robust ground and shield methodologies and physical strategies to reduce/eliminate system wiring to the adverse effects of operating within an EMI environment.

Benefits

• Hendrick Motorsports provides a one-of-a-kind working experience where a diverse group of highly talented team members can work together to achieve a common goal.
• We are committed to embracing innovation with intensity to perform at the highest level expected by our dedicated sponsors and fans worldwide.
• Hendrick Motorsports continuously seeks skilled and talented individuals who are motivated and passionate about helping us meet our goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level