Autonomous Vehicle Electrical Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Actalent; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

On-site lab and shop access

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and support electrical architectures for autonomous and unmanned vehicle platforms. You will bring sensor subsystems from concept through physical vehicle integration with hands-on wiring, harnessing, and documentation in rugged off-road environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with mechanical, robotics, software, and systems engineers, with a focus on rapid prototyping, system bring-up, and field testing across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience with electrical systems integration and electrical design.
• Experience integrating electrical and electronic equipment into vehicles, unmanned systems, robotics, heavy equipment, or similar complex systems.
• Experience designing or integrating sensor systems and wiring.
• Ability to develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness documentation, and technical drawings.
• Experience selecting and sourcing electrical components, connectors, cabling, sensors, and materials for vehicle builds.
• Hands-on ability to support vehicle wiring, fabrication, assembly, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of electrical power distribution, grounding, connectors, communications interfaces, and sensor integration.
• Ability to work independently in a rapid prototype and R&D engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate electrical systems for autonomous and unmanned vehicle platforms.
• Develop electrical architectures and integration designs for sensors, computers, controllers, communications equipment, power distribution, and supporting vehicle electronics.
• Design and document sensor wiring, cable assemblies, harnesses, connectors, and electrical interfaces to support robust vehicle operation.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings, installation drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Select and source electrical components, connectors, cabling, sensors, and related materials required for vehicle builds.
• Support the physical build, installation, and integration of electrical systems onto vehicle platforms in a hands-on capacity.
• Route and package wiring and electrical hardware with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and suitability for rugged vehicle environments.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, robotics, software, and systems engineers to ensure successful integration of electrical hardware into complete systems.
• Support prototype vehicle builds, system bring-up, integration, and testing activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical issues during vehicle integration and field testing, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Update drawings, schematics, and documentation based on lessons learned during prototype builds and testing to improve future designs.

Skills

Electrical systems integration

Sensor integration

Wiring diagrams

Power distribution

Collaboration across disciplines

Hands-on assembly and testing

Independence in rapid prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

Zuken

Capital

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and support electrical architectures for autonomous and unmanned vehicle platforms. You will bring sensor subsystems from concept through physical vehicle integration with hands-on wiring, harnessing, and documentation in rugged off-road environments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with mechanical, robotics, software, and systems engineers, with a focus on rapid prototyping, system bring-up, and field testing across