Senior Electrical Engineer

ATOMS Careers page; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

401(k)

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Job summary

ATOMS Careers page in San Francisco is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design complex circuit boards and analyze communication protocols for heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong PCB design experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering.

This role involves on-site work five days a week and offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $235,000 per year, plus benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Strong PCB design experience with multi-layer boards and high-speed signaling.
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing and validation.
• Familiarity with common communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document vehicle-specific communication protocols on heavy equipment.
• Design and implement custom circuit boards for electronic operation.
• Support field installations and troubleshoot hardware issues at customer sites.

Skills

PCB design

Embedded systems

Real-time control applications

Communication protocols

Hardware testing and validation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI— real‑world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real‑world impact, join us.

What you’ll do

Heavy Equipment Interface Analysis & Documentation

• Analyze and document CAN bus, J1939, direct signaling, and vehicle‑specific communication protocols on heavy equipment
• Create comprehensive technical documentation for electrical interfaces and vehicle control systems
• Document electrical schematics, pinouts, and signal specifications for integration points
• Design and implement custom circuit boards for electronic and actuator‑based vehicle operation
• Implement fail‑safe mechanisms and redundant control pathways for safety‑critical systems
• Work with cross‑team engineers to design custom wiring harnesses and connector solutions for harsh industrial environments

Advanced PCB Design

• Design multi‑layer motherboards for compute units handling real‑time control systems
• Implement high‑speed differential signaling for camera interfaces, GNSS, and LiDAR signaling
• Design mixed‑signal circuits combining power electronics with sensitive sensor processing
• Adhere to high standards for signal robustness and DFA

Hardware Testing & Documentation

• Document testing requirements for environmental durability and system reliability of hardware components
• Design and build hardware test apparatus for validation and troubleshooting
• Support quality assurance processes and technical documentation standards

Integration & Deployment Support

• Support field installations and troubleshoot hardware issues at customer sites
• Work closely with software and mechanical teams to optimize system integration
• Collaborate with team members to develop tight system interfaces in a rapid iteration environment

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong PCB design experience with multi‑layer boards and high‑speed signaling
• Experience with embedded systems and real‑time control applications
• Familiarity with common communication protocols
• Hands‑on experience with hardware testing and validation
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field deployments

Location

This role is based in our San Francisco office. All office‑based teams work onsite, five days a week.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $150,000- $235,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance‑based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full‑Time Exempt Employees)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
• 401(k)
• Equity
• Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
• Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

As set forth in ATOMS Careers page’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.