Electrical Engineer-San Francisco, CA

Atoms • San Francisco, CA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team and help expand our autonomous haulage systems. You'll be working on cutting-edge technology that's transforming the mining and heavy equipment industries, designing robust hardware solutions for some of the most challenging environments on Earth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong PCB design experience with multi-layer boards and high-speed signaling
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time control applications
• Familiarity with common communication protocols
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing and validation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field deployments

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document CAN bus, J1939, direct signaling, and vehicle-specific communication protocols on heavy equipment
• Create comprehensive technical documentation for electrical interfaces and vehicle control systems
• Document electrical schematics, pinouts, and signal specifications for integration points
• Design and implement custom circuit boards for electronic and actuator-based vehicle operation
• Implement fail-safe mechanisms and redundant control pathways for safety-critical systems
• Work with cross-team engineers to design custom wiring harnesses and connector solutions for harsh industrial environments
• Design multi-layer motherboards for compute units handling real-time control systems
• Implement high-speed differential signaling for camera interfaces, GNSS, and LiDAR signaling
• Design mixed-signal circuits combining power electronics with sensitive sensor processing
• Adhere to high standards for signal robustness and DFA
• Document testing requirements for environmental durability and system reliability of hardware components
• Design and build hardware test apparatus for validation and troubleshooting
• Support quality assurance processes and technical documentation standards
• Support field installations and troubleshoot hardware issues at customer sites
• Work closely with software and mechanical teams to optimize system integration
• Collaborate with team members to develop tight system interfaces in a rapid iteration environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Pet insurance discount.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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