Senior Electrical Engineer (Robotics AI)
ScrumAID
San Francisco, CA · Posted November 1, 2026
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About the job
A well-funded company developing general-purpose intelligence for robots needs an experienced electrical engineer to take charge of system integration across its robot platforms. You would be the in-house expert on power electronics, electromagnetic compatibility and sensor integration, linking software and firmware to physical motion control.
Scope
Design and validate motor-drive circuitry, power conversion and sensor electronics for robots
Set the strategy for filtering, shielding, grounding and cabling, reducing EMC risk at the start of each design
Bring signals from inertial units, encoders, hall sensors and cameras onto the board
Troubleshoot EMC and hardware problems yourself in the lab with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers plus other test gear
Weigh cost against reliability, manufacturability, timeline and performance together with mechanical, firmware and controls colleagues
Qualifications
Five to twelve years in electrical engineering for robotics or similar motor-driven hardware, with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field
Hands-on ownership of boards from idea to volume production: schematic, layout, bring-up and validation
Strong EMC/EMI design and debugging, plus signal and power integrity
Solid PCB layout skills and breadth across high-speed digital, analog sensing and power
Familiarity with high-speed links such as Ethernet, USB, GMSL and CAN is a plus
Comfort deciding when specs are still unsettled and explaining tradeoffs across disciplines
On-site in the San Francisco Bay Area, five days a week. Visa transfers considered.