Electrical Engineer

American Robotics is a commercial drone developer based in the Greater Boston Area. We are creating the future of drones -- a fully-automated, industrial-grade drone scout. We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to assist in the development of our autonomous drone system. This individual will lead development on the RF and power sub-systems in our product.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • At least 3 years industry experience working with RF and/or power systems for industrial applications.

  • Experience in designing and developing DC power systems for robotics and electromechanical systems.

  • Experience designing, developing and working with RF modules and devices for mission critical applications

  • Expertise in analog circuit design and switched-mode power supply design, motor drivers and related circuits

  • Strong knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout using modern EDA tools

  • Familiarity with best practices and test methods for EMC/EMI design and RF design

 

Desirable Qualifications: 

  • Experience working with drones and robotics.

  • Working knowledge of thermal design considerations.

  • Experience designing hot-swap and system protection circuitry

  • Experience with embedded software and programming

  • Experience with batteries and battery management systems

  • Strong analytic and problem solving skills to guide critical decisions

  • Experience working in a small, fast-moving team

 

 

 

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