Electrical Engineering Manager

Pickle Robot Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited vacation

401(k) contributions of 5% of salary

Company-covered travel expenses

Job summary

Pickle Robot Company in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and validation of electrical systems powering our robotic unloaders. You will architect hardware and manage a small team of electrical and firmware engineers.

You’ll own system-level architectures, drive safety and compliance, and collaborate with Mechanical, Software, Product, and Deployment teams to deliver reliable, field-ready robots.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience with 5+ years in people management.
• Experience delivering robust electrical systems for robotics or industrial automation.
• Strong PCB design, power systems, and hardware interfaces.
• Proficient in embedded microcontrollers and common protocols.
• Experience with safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multidisciplinary team of electrical and firmware engineers.
• Define and evolve system-level electrical architectures.
• Lead firmware team for PLC bring-up, drive systems, and sensors.
• Drive design reviews, safety considerations, and DFx practices.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Software, Product, and Deployment teams.
• Interface with vendors and manufacturing partners.
• Support field and fleet teams in diagnosing issues.
• Align engineering with product roadmap and company goals.

Skills

Leadership

PCB design

Embedded hardware

Cross-functional

Compliance standards

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

Job description

About Us

At Pickle Robot, we're on a mission to automate global supply chains with Physical AI. Our robots work alongside warehouse teams to unload trucks and containers — one of the toughest, most understaffed jobs in logistics — making the work safer, faster, and more efficient for the people doing it. Loading trucks comes next, followed by the Dill Autonomy Engine: generalized autonomy that will eventually orchestrate robots across entire logistics processes.

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and validation of the electrical systems that power and control our fleet of robotic unloaders. You'll architect next-generation hardware platforms while managing a small, highly capable team of electrical and firmware engineers — owning technical direction from concept through production and collaborating cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and deployment teams.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading talented engineers while staying close to the tech, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Manage, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team of electrical and firmware engineers, guiding career growth, hiring, and team development as the company scales
• Define and evolve system-level electrical architectures, including power distribution, PCB design, cables and harnesses, cameras, safety systems, and sensors/actuators
• Lead the firmware team to develop solutions for PLC bring-up, drive systems, safety devices, and embedded systems
• Drive design reviews, safety considerations, and DFM/DFT practices; partner with the System and Validation Team to define test plans, validation criteria, test fixtures, and debug procedures for new and existing designs
• Work closely with Mechanical, Software, Product, and Deployment teams to integrate electrical systems into reliable, field-ready robots
• Interface with vendors and manufacturing partners to support prototyping, production, and testing
• Support field and fleet teams in diagnosing and resolving electrical or embedded issues
• Align engineering direction with company goals and product roadmap, ensuring clear communication and shared plans across the electrical and firmware stacks; contribute to planning cycles and risk assessment

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, including 5+ years leading and managing technical teams, roadmaps, and project execution
• Experience delivering robust electrical systems for robotics, industrial automation, or embedded hardware products
• Deep knowledge of PCB design, power systems, signal integrity, and hardware interfaces, with proficiency in electrical simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, KiCAD)
• Familiarity with embedded microcontrollers, I2C/SPI/UART/CAN protocols, and real-world sensor integration
• Skilled in reviewing and supporting firmware for hardware validation and diagnostics
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to give and receive feedback constructively across mechanical, software, and product teams
• Experience scaling hardware teams in a startup or high-growth environment preferred
• Familiarity with compliance and safety standards (e.g., UL, CE, IEC, ISO, RIA, etc.), EMI/EMC compliance, and field reliability practices

Pay at Pickle

At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.

Pickle Perks

Pickle provides best-in-class benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; unlimited vacation; paid federal and state holidays; 401(k) contributions of 5% of your salary; company-covered travel expenses; and other perks to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.