Robotics Electrical Systems Engineer (Defense Platforms)

A day in the life

Imagine arriving on Monday, reviewing test results from a qualification run, and translating the data into quick PCB tweaks. By mid-morning, you’re pairing with a mechanical lead to route cabling through a tight actuator bay. After lunch, you’re updating the BOM for a new payload interface, then jumping into the lab to probe a mixed-signal board and validate power sequencing. You wrap the day planning next steps with senior engineers to move the design from bench to field.

Role snapshot

• Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Devens, Massachusetts
• Worksite: Onsite
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
• Travel: None
• Openings: 2

Join a mission-focused engineering organization building electrical systems that power robotic, autonomous, ground, and maritime platforms. You’ll contribute to brand-new hardware while sustaining proven products in the field.

What you’ll tackle

• Own schematic and layout development for analog, digital, and mixed-signal PCBs
• Design board-to-board and system cabling with attention to signal integrity and manufacturability
• Execute and support testing and environmental/electrical qualification activities
• Integrate new and existing payloads into established platforms
• Troubleshoot design and integration challenges alongside senior engineers
• Balance multiple projects and shifting priorities with clear communication and documentation

Qualifications

Required

• BSEE or equivalent with 1–5 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on use of CAD tools for electro-mechanical design
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs
• Ability to work independently and organize competing tasks
• Comfort with standard lab and shop tools for build, bring-up, and test
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance if required

Preferred

• Background in power electronics design
• Working knowledge of OrCAD, PADS, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks
• PCB design experience with Altium Designer
• Hands-on familiarity with electro-mechanical actuators and controllers

Skills overview

Required Skills: Electrical engineering, electro-mechanical CAD, BOM management, task prioritization, lab and shop tools

Additional Skills / Keywords: Analog design, digital design, mixed-signal design, PCB design, cabling, Altium Designer, OrCAD, PADS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, power electronics, electro-mechanical actuators, controllers, testing and qualification, payload integration, robotics, autonomous systems

Security & authorization

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance if required

Legal

Work Authorization: U.S. citizen

Internal check before posting: Confirm whether Green Card holders meet the client’s clearance eligibility requirements if a DoD clearance is needed.