Hands-on Manager Electrical Engineering

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC in Charlestown, MA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, development and validation of electrical systems for a fleet of autonomous robotic platforms. This full-time role combines hands-on engineering with team leadership.

You will guide architecture, embedded firmware, and qualification testing while collaborating with manufacturing to scale production for warehouse automation applications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Proven leadership experience guiding engineering teams.
• Experience developing electrical systems for robotics or automation.
• Knowledge of PCB design and power electronics.
• Familiarity with CAN/UART/SPI/I2C communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical systems architecture and PCB design for autonomous platforms.
• Provide embedded systems and firmware support to the team.
• Oversee system validation, testing and compliance activities.
• Coordinate manufacturing and production support for scale-up.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Robotics/automation

CAN/UART/SPI/I2C

PCB design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineering leader looking to shape the future of robotics? A rapidly growing robotics company is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and validation of the electrical systems powering a fleet of advanced autonomous robotic platforms. This is a full-time position 4 days per week located in Charlestown, MA.

This role offers the opportunity to architect next-generation hardware solutions across power distribution, embedded controls, sensors, safety systems, and PCB design while leading a talented team of electrical and firmware engineers. You'll be a key contributor in bringing cutting-edge warehouse automation technology from concept through production.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of leadership role leading, supporting and managing engineering teams
• Experience developing electrical systems for robotics, industrial automation, or embedded hardware products
• Deep understanding of PCB design, power electronics, signal integrity, and hardware interfaces
• Experience with embedded systems and communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, and I2C
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, PCB layout, and design tools such as Altium or KiCAD
• Experience supporting firmware development, hardware bring up, validating and diagnostics
• Understanding of safety standards, EMI/EMC compliance, and reliability testing

Desired Skills & Experience

• Robotics or autonomous systems experience
• Passion for mentorship and team development
• Experience with manufacturing support, DFM/DFT, and production scaling
• Familiarity with PLCs, motor drives, and industrial control systems

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 40% Electrical Systems Architecture &PCB Design
• 25% Embedded Systems & Firmware Support
• 20% System Validation, Testing & Compliance
• 15% Manufacturing & Production Support

Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Hands On
• 35% Management Duties
• 25% Team Collaboration

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.