Senior Staff Electrical Engineer - Atlas
About The Position
As a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Boston Dynamics, you will play a pivotal role in the evolution of Atlas, our advanced humanoid robot. You will join a fast-moving team tackling the challenges of integrating high-performance wireless connectivity and ensuring electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) within a densely packed and complex electromechanical system. Boston Dynamics is seeking candidates with deep design experience integrating radio modules/antennas and experience with ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing/mitigation. You will work hands-on — from the bench to the test chamber — building, debugging, and validating systems ranging from component-level prototypes to fully integrated humanoid robots. The ideal candidate will have expert-level proficiency in developing embedded systems with wireless modules/antennas and have knowledge of EMC testing as well as radio and/or antenna array integration. To thrive in this role, you must be able to work efficiently on multiple development threads in separate, evolving contexts.
Requirements
- 7+ years of proficiency / demonstrated architectural leadership designing PCBAs incorporating wireless communications subsystems using Altium or similar CAD tools
- Expert grasp of EMI/EMC mitigation strategies in high-speed/high-power environments, and a deep knowledge of RF fundamentals (link budget, antenna tuning, coexistence).
- Proficiency with Linux command line and computer networking concepts
- Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication, assembly, and signal integrity
- Competency with Python, LabView, and/or MATLAB
- BS or MS (preferred) in Electrical Engineering or related field
Nice To Haves
- Experience with RF/EMI simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS
- Proficiency operating advanced RF test equipment (VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Anritsu MT8000A/MT8862)
- Experience using WiFi and Cellular standards and protocols
- Experience implementing ethernet, PCIe, or other high speed data technologies
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of electrical schematics and layouts incorporating power, analog, microprocessor, radio modules, and antennas
- Own the EMI/EMC and RF validation lifecycle, including testing strategy, contribute significantly to regulatory compliance efforts (e.g. Intentional Radiator, Immunity/Susceptibility), and manage relationships with 3rd party test labs.
- Define and drive design architecture, component strategy, and design validation plans for complex, multi-board systems
- Work cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to design and optimize radio/antenna performance in a challenging, metal-rich mechanical environment
- Debug electrical and radio communication issues to root cause and develop improvements
- Utilize Linux command-line tools and scripting (Python/Bash/etc.) to configure radios/networks, execute tools, and automate testing
- Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers on best practices, design methods, and development workflows
- Develop comprehensive design documents and test plans/reports
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- annual bonus structure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
