Robotics Hardware Engineer

The National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) is part of Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute that specializes in research and development of robotics systems. We are currently seeking a dynamic Robotics Hardware Engineer to add to our team. We are looking for people with both robotics and non-robotics experience. In this role, you will design and implement various electronic systems and printed circuit boards for computer and robotics systems.

Electronic systems design, implementation, and documentation
In consultation with project managers and other researchers or engine contributing to the technical design and development of components and equipment used in research and development.
Participate in hardware design process design, reviews, and testing

BS in Electrical Engineering and evidence of consistent hands-on electrical system design experience through internships or undergraduate research
1-3 years of relevant work experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Digital circuit design experience outside of a classroom setting
Evidence of circuit design and PCB layout required; Knowledge of how to use Altium Designer is a plus
Familiarity working with sensors through protocols such as CAN, TCP/UDP, SPI, I2C, UART, etc.
Experience programming microcontrollers and exposure to FPGAs
Experience with brushed and brushless motor controller design
Experience with motion controllers and mechatronics
Experience with custom smart battery design and development
Experience with electromechanical systems integration through group projects, internships, or undergraduate research
Experience selecting electrical components at both the PCB and system level.
Experience prototyping circuits, PCB assembly and rework
Cursory understanding of the impacts of mechanical requirements on an electrical system (thermal, mounting, maintenance, etc.
An eagerness to work in a dynamic, rapid design, prototype, and build environment
A clear real passion for robotics and related fields

We especially want to hear from you if you have experience or qualifications in ANY of the following areas:

Linux development environment
Embedded computing
Developing hardware drivers
Machine vision systems
Imaging and Illumination optics
High speed PCB design

Interested in this opportunity?

Why NREC?

Join our talented team at NREC where you will have a direct impact on operations and meaningful projects as you collaborate with experts and build your career helping solve industrial and government challenges and deploying technology to real world operations.

At NREC, we value diversity, support it, and thrive on it for the benefits of our organization, our employees and our community. Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.