Electrical Engineer

Slope; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in TerraFirma

Relocation packages available

Job summary

Slope is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and maintain electrical systems enabling reliable remote operation of construction equipment. The role covers wiring harnesses, circuits, and system integration for drive-by-wire machines in rugged outdoor settings, with hands-on work across fabrication, lab, and field troubleshooting.

The candidate will build strong relationships with manufacturers, assemble and test harnesses, and document processes to drive long-term solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering required.
• Practical experience working on electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design wiring harnesses, circuits, and systems for safe drive-by-wire control in outdoor environments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturers to streamline production of designs.
• Assemble and install harnessing and circuits for development testing in field and lab settings.
• Use measurement equipment to troubleshoot electrical systems and implement fixes.
• Document work to improve collaboration and future development.

Skills

Wiring harnesses

Drive-by-wire systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Fail-safe design principles

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Signal analyzer

Job description

Job Overview

You will design and maintain the electrical systems that enable reliable remote operation of construction equipment. This includes wiring harnesses, circuits, and system integration for drive‑by‑wire machines in rugged outdoor environments. The role is hands‑on, spanning fabrication, lab and field troubleshooting, and vendor collaboration to streamline builds.

Responsibilities

• Design wiring harnesses, circuits, and systems to enable safe and reliable control of drive‑by‑wire machinery in high vibration, dirty, outdoor environments
• Develop and maintain working relationships with manufacturers to streamline production and manufacturing of designs
• Assemble and install harnessing and circuits for development testing and use in an operational environment out in the field
• Use measurement equipment to troubleshoot electrical systems on the bench and in the field. Use the tools available to implement immediate fixes and develop sustainable long‑term solutions
• Eliminate uncertainty through the use of effective documentation practices and facilitate collaboration and future development

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Practical experience working on electrical systems

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience building wiring harnesses and assembling circuit boards (preferably to industry or other recognized standards)
• Experience using electrical measuring equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, signal analyzer, etc.)
• Experience designing and qualifying systems for high vibration and/or outdoor environments
• Strong understanding of "fail-safe" design principles

Additional Requirements

• Comfortable with working in a fast‑paced startup environment
• Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
• Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends when needed to support critical deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

Base compensation will vary based on factors such as relevant experience and education. Salaries and leveling will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis if an offer is extended. Our total compensation package also includes equity in TerraFirma. Relocation packages are available to help cover moving costs, if applicable.