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Company Overview:
Robotic Research has provided vehicle autonomy solutions for over 20 years and is a global leader in self-driving technology. Our AutoDrive® autonomy kit is designed to tackle the industry’s greatest challenges from GPS-denied environments to mixed-traffic and unpaved roads. The commercial division, RR.AI, works with trusted OEM partners to deliver these autonomous solutions across the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Saudi Arabia. The defense division of Robotic Research designs and implements solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics, enhance situational awareness, and save lives by extending the warfighter’s reach through transformable robots, automated vehicles, and GPS-denied localization devices. We offer a fast-paced environment where innovation comes first, and a breadth and depth of skills, knowledge, and interests are highly valued. We are leading this dynamic revolution in technology with team members throughout the U.S including our main offices in Clarksburg, MD and San Antonio, TX. Citizenship Requirements: Due to the type of information accessible in this position, all applicants must be U.S citizens and nationals, lawful permanent and temporary U.S. residents, and lawful asylees and refugees. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position.
Position Responsibilities:
The Electrical Designer will be responsible for…
- Active involvement in the design, build, routing, and testing of cable assemblies and associated electronic assemblies
- Calculate power/load requirements and specify circuit protection, cable connectors, wire size, and other electrical component requirements for cable harnesses and associated electronic devices
- Research interface requirements for the integration of various electrical components.
- Create cable harness schematics and parts list documentation
- Submit purchase requests for needed parts
- Work with equipment suppliers to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion
- Coordinate design work with related engineering disciplines
- Instructs and directs the work of technicians, if required
- Complete any other work-related tasks as directed by supervisor
Required Skills & Abilities:
- 3 + years of electrical design experience in a production or R&D environment
- Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical theory and its applications
- Must be comfortable working on or around multiple vehicle platforms such as large military vehicles, trucks, and busses
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
- Ability to read and understand component datasheets in order to gather electrical interface requirements
- Experience with various communication types (serial, digital, fiber, Ethernet, CAN bus)
- Experience designing low voltage DC power and distribution systems such as 12V, 24V, and 48V
- Experience with understanding and designing the required electrical interfaces needed for various computers and sensors
- Experience using testing equipment (multi-meters, power supplies, load banks, signal generators, oscilloscope etc.)
- Experience designing and documenting cable harness assemblies to military and/or industrial specifications
- Experience designing cable harnesses for use in harsh environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education & Experience:
- Associate or technical degree from an accredited technical institution or college in an Engineering or Electronics program
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with aviation or military style vehicles and electronic systems
- Experience in the design and use of military style circular connectors
- Experience in electronic design for EMI/EMC mitigation
- Experience with MS Visio software for cable drawings
- Working knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Office Location: Clarksburg, MD
Benefits:
Robotic Research is excited to offer the following benefits:
- Company holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off
- Competitive medical, dental & vision plans
- 401k contribution plan with up to 4% match
- Employer paid short-term & long-term disability insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Relocation reimbursement for qualifying situations
- Dog Friendly Office!
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discretional annual bonus and profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
All benefits are subject to change. Please discuss with a member of the Robotic Research HR team for details. Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a thorough background screening and drug test. Diversity and Equal Opportunity Statement: At Robotic Research, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain curious & highly qualified individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, cultures, skills & perspectives. Robotic Research is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.