Electrical Engineer II - San Diego - Brain Corp

Description

Brain Corp is a San Diego, California, USA-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. Our purpose is to create autonomous technology that helps the real world work better. Brain's robotic and AI solutions help retailers ensure that the right product is on the right shelf at the right price, in a clean environment. Through the BrainOS Robotics Platform, which powers the largest global fleet of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in operation in commercial public spaces, Brain Corp delivers insightful and efficient automated solutions in both commercial floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations and their employees to achieve more. Brain Corp currently powers more than 30,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world. Brain Corp is funded by the SoftBank Vision Fund, Clearbridge, and Qualcomm Ventures.

Position Summary

As a member of the Engineering Hardware team, the Electrical Engineer II is responsible for reviewing, debugging, modifying and evaluating electrical circuitry to be used on autonomous mobile robots in a fast and dynamic product development environment. The Electrical Engineer will work closely with 3rd party contract manufacturers in JDM/ODM type design and development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Test and debug circuit designs incorporating specialized hardware devices such as CPUs, MCUs, cameras, analog and digital sensors, motor drivers etc.
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging at board and system level across several disciplines
• Help expand relationships with outsourced development partners on electrical hardware design and development
• Participates in all stages of electrical hardware development for complex products, solutions, and platforms, including design, validation, tooling, manufacturing, and testing
• Initiate and deploy design changes (ECOs) to implement fixes.
• Create documentation for the test plans or descriptions and results.
• Create detailed electrical design package (including specifications, BOMs, schematics, wiring diagrams, analyses, etc.) to support design reviews, testing, certifications, and production
• Provide assistance to cross-organizational projects, programs, and activities
• Conduct hardware testing which can include, system level and compliance testing

What you need

• 2-5 years hands‑on experience debugging hardware devices, experience working with robots is a plus
• Experience with using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, soldering equipment, etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Evaluate and propose modeling and testing methodologies to validate component, circuit, and hardware designs and thermal/emissions management
• Experience using CAD tools and software packages including OrCAD, Allegro, Presto, Altium
• Understanding of analog signal conditioning and digital sensor processing; including IR, sonar, and MEMS sensors
• Familiar with serial communication buses including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN bus, USB, Ethernet
• Familiar with power supply, power inverters, power conditioning, and power distribution in a noisy environment
• Experience with sourcing electronic components and working with domestic and international PCB manufacturing and assembly facilities
• Familiar with wireless technology. (e.g. Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, 4G, etc.)

Things that Make a Difference

• Experience with overall architecture of electronic hardware for products and solutions
• Affinity for lab work and troubleshooting complex electronic circuits
• Experience with test scripting such as Python, C, etc.
• Familiar in the PCB design and layout of high‑speed digital interfaces

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; use of hands to finger and grasp; talk and hear at normal room levels; visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures; push or pull up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Employees are exposed to the typical office environment with computers, printers and telephones.

Salary Range

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego, California is $91,928 to $118,965. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Brain Corp is a multi‑state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Compensation & Benefits

• A discretionary annual target bonus
• Stock options
• 401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)
• Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown

Additional Perks

• Daily on‑site lunch available in the San Diego office
• On‑campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events
• Internal continuous learning events
• Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company