Electrical Engineer Co-op

Boston Dynamics; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Dynamics is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op to join the Atlas Electrical Engineering team. You will help design, build, and troubleshoot compact electrical systems in robots, working with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.

You will assist in prototyping and testing circuit boards, and you will troubleshoot complex electrical and systems problems while developing hands-on lab skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Familiarity with reading schematics and circuit fundamentals
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with Python or MATLAB
• Experience with electronics lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, soldering) and related tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to design and support robotic systems
• Assist with design, prototyping, and testing of circuit boards and electromechanical subassemblies
• Troubleshoot and root cause challenging electrical and systems problems

Skills

Python/MATLAB

Schematic reading

Lab equipment handling

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB layout software

Schematic capture tools

Microcontrollers

Job description

As an Electrical Engineering Co-Op you will work with the Atlas Electrical Engineering team to help design, build, and troubleshoot compact electrical systems in robots.

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications, logistics and warehouses.

How you will make an impact:

• Work within a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to help design and support complex robotic systems
• Assist with the design, prototyping, and testing of various circuit boards and electromechanical subassemblies
• Troubleshoot and root cause challenging electrical and systems problems

We are looking for:

• Actively pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a similar field
• Familiarity with reading schematics and circuit fundamentals
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with Python or MATLAB
• Experience working hands-on with electronics and related lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and soldering equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have:

• Experience using schematic capture and PCB layout software
• Experience with microcontrollers
• Experience with power electronics - switching converters, motor drives etc.

The pay range for this position is between $30 to $35 per hour. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position. Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.