Embedded Hardware Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

1 day ago

Job Description

A Phoenix-area defense robotics company is seeking an Embedded Hardware Engineer to join its full-time engineering team. This role focuses on the design and development of advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platforms that operate individually and as coordinated robotic swarms. You'll work across power electronics, embedded systems, networking, PCB design, and hardware integration while helping bring next-generation autonomous robotics technology from concept through deployment.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on cutting-edge robotics with real-world applications. The ideal candidate enjoys owning products end-to-end, from architecture and board design through field support and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary team building sophisticated autonomous systems in a fast-moving startup environment, with significant exposure to robotics, embedded firmware, defense technology, and advanced vehicle platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience designing mixed-signal and power electronics for battery-powered systems
Expertise with schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout using Altium Designer
Knowledge of DC-DC power conversion, power distribution, protection circuits, and high-current system design
Experience with STM32 microcontrollers, embedded C, and RTOS-based firmware development
Proficiency with CAN/FDCAN, Ethernet networking, and embedded communications protocols
Experience with board bring-up, validation, oscilloscope-based debugging, and hardware troubleshooting
Familiarity with thermal analysis, environmental testing, and ruggedized electronics design
Experience collaborating with mechanical engineering teams on hardware integration
Ability to identify root causes of hardware failures and implement long-term design improvements
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Ability to work onsite in the Phoenix metropolitan area

Desired Skills & Experience

Previous experience developing unmanned ground vehicles, autonomous systems, or robotics platforms
Background in military, aerospace, or industrial-grade electronics
Advanced board-level rework and prototype modification experience
Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills
Familiarity with SPICE, MATLAB, or similar simulation tools
Experience with PTP time synchronization, PPS, or embedded Ethernet switching
Knowledge of NDAA-compliant sourcing and component lifecycle management
Wiring harness design and supplier management experience
Proven record of shipping production hardware across multiple product revisions

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

Embedded Harware Design
PCB Layout & Electrical Architecture
Embedded Firmware Development
System Integration & Validation

Daily Responsibilities

Hands On Engineering
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Testing, Validation & Field Support

The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Skills

Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
C Programming Languageunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
Communications Protocolsunmatched
Computer Engineeringunmatched
Computer Firmwareunmatched
Computer Programmingunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Electronic Designunmatched
Electronicsunmatched
Embedded Hardwareunmatched
Embedded Systemsunmatched
Ethernetunmatched
Ethernet Switchingunmatched
Hardware Debuggingunmatched
Hardware Designunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
MATLABunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Microcontrollerunmatched
Militaryunmatched
Mixed Signal IC Designunmatched
Network Designunmatched
Network Protocolsunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Oscilloscopeunmatched
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layoutunmatched
Printed Circuit Board Designunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Realtime Operating Systemunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis)unmatched
Schematic Captureunmatched
Security Clearanceunmatched
Simulationunmatched
Startupunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
System Validationunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Thermal Analysisunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Wire Harnessunmatched

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