Staff Electrical Engineer
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OVERVIEW
Boston Dynamics is looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to join our Atlas team.
As a Staff Electrical Engineer at Boston Dynamics, you will play a pivotal role in the evolution of Atlas, our advanced humanoid robot. Every day you will work on designing compact, reliable electronics used in dense electromechanical systems.You will frequently work hands-on, in the lab, building and debugging electrical systems, ranging from small test setups to fully integrated robots. Robotics includes a broad range of technical subjects within electrical engineering. To thrive in this role, you must be able to work efficiently on multiple development threads in separate, evolving contexts.
Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiringviral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Design electronics that comprise advanced robotic actuators and end-effectors
Develop circuit designs for motor drives, power supplies, analog sensing, microcontrollers, and high-speed communications by performing trade studies, block-diagramming, and schematic capture
Analyze and optimize circuit designs using spice and simulation
Design PCB layouts for highly integrated assemblies with techniques including Flex/Rigid-Flex, High-Density-Interconnect (HDI), and heavy copper
Work cross-functionally with mechanical engineers to miniaturize PCBs and optimize reliability for highly complex electromechanical systems
Conduct failure analysis and debug complex systems using strong circuit analysis fundamentals
Develop comprehensive design and test documentation and execute thorough Electrical Validation Test (EVT)
Use command-line Linux tools to configure networks, run software on robots, and interact with firmware
Use a wide variety of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM’s, power supplies, programmable loads, and spectrum analyzers to validate designs and debug hard problems
QUALIFICATIONS:
Any of the experience listed below would be applicable in this role, it is not expected that candidates would possess all of these qualifications.
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of experience designing electronics
Experience designing power electronics
Experience using or designing motors and motor drives
Experience implementing ethernet, PCIe, or other high speed data technologies
Experience with High-Density-Interconnect (HDI) and heavy copper layout
Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly
Experience with Python, C/C++, or MATLAB and strong Linux command-line knowledge
Working knowledge of Solidworks or similar mechanical CAD tools
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
The salary range for this position will be clearly stated in the job posting as required by Massachusetts law. The base pay range for this position is between $117,000 - $145,000. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.
Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.
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REQUIREMENTS
Description
- Any of the experience listed below would be applicable in this role, it is not expected that candidates would possess all of these qualifications.
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience designing electronics
- Experience designing power electronics
- Experience using or designing motors and motor drives
- Experience implementing ethernet, PCIe, or other high speed data technologies
- Experience with High-Density-Interconnect (HDI) and heavy copper layout
- Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly
- Experience with Python, C/C++, or MATLAB and strong Linux command-line knowledge
- Working knowledge of Solidworks or similar mechanical CAD tools We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position. The salary range for this position will be clearly stated in the job posting as required by Massachusetts law. The base pay range for this position is between $117,000 - $145,000. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process. #LI-MD1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- How much does the Staff Electrical Engineer at Boston Dynamics pay?
- The posting lists a range of $117K–$145K per year. Ranges reflect what Boston Dynamics publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Staff Electrical Engineer role based?
- The role is based in Waltham, MA.
- What experience does Boston Dynamics expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Boston Dynamics headquartered?
- Boston Dynamics is headquartered in Waltham, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Boston Dynamics's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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