Robotics Systems Integration Engineer

Stratom, Inc.; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement investment plan

Annual paid time off

Job summary

Stratom, Inc. in Louisville, CO is seeking an engineer to integrate and execute mechatronic robotic systems. The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrated experience in designing complex systems. You will create electrical architectures, troubleshoot system-level issues, and work with various technologies to contribute to the development of autonomous vehicles.

Join a mission-driven team that values diverse backgrounds and experiences, committed to delivering robust engineering solutions for challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Experience designing complex electromechanical or robotic systems.
• Strong hands-on background in wiring harness design.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and integration issues.

Responsibilities

• Integrate mechatronic robotic systems including sensors and control systems.
• Design electrical architectures and wiring schematics.
• Drive system-level debugging and troubleshooting.

Skills

Designing electromechanical systems

Wiring harness design

Troubleshooting system issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field

Tools

Electrical integration tools

Shop tools (mills, drills, welders, etc.)

Job description

Stratom, Inc. is a mission-driven engineering company building autonomous and unmanned off‑highway vehicles and related robotic systems. Our systems operate in demanding real‑world environments, where performance, reliability, and engineering discipline are essential. Our work integrates advanced autonomy with rugged industrial hardware designed for austere conditions.

Department: Engineering

Location: Louisville, CO

Compensation: $90,000 - $160,000 / year

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the integration and execution of mechatronic robotic systems, including computers, sensors, wiring harnesses, control systems, and wireless networks
• Translate system requirements, MBSE diagrams, and interfaces into practical, buildable hardware solutions in collaboration with the engineering team
• Make and document system‑level design tradeoffs related to power, compute, sensing, packaging, and safety
• Design and implement electrical architectures, wiring schematics, cable layouts, and power distribution solutions
• Select, integrate, and bring up control systems and autonomous sensing platforms
• Integrate industrial automation technologies such as hydraulic systems, robotic arms, motion control, cooling, and safety systems
• Design and support electronics packaging and enclosures for rugged, off‑highway, and field environments
• Build and modify hardware through hands‑on prototyping and fabrication using shop tools (mills, drills, welders, etc.)
• Drive system‑level debugging and troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
• Identify, manage, and mitigate integration risks throughout development
• Execute and support integration testing, verification, validation, and field testing efforts

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and integrating complex electromechanical or robotic systems
• Strong hands‑on background in wiring harness design, electrical integration, and system assembly
• Experience selecting and integrating sensors, actuators, and compute platforms
• Comfort working hands‑on with mechanical systems, vehicles, or industrial equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot system‑level issues spanning hardware, controls, and integration
• Self‑directed engineer with strong ownership, accountability, and follow‑through

Preferred Skills

• Experience with autonomous or unmanned vehicle systems operating in real‑world environments
• Familiarity with industrial automation systems, including hydraulics, servos, motion control, and safety systems
• Familiarity with autonomous sensing technologies, including cameras, LiDAR, and point cloud–based systems
• Experience designing ruggedized electronics and wiring for harsh environments
• Understanding of military specifications related to safety, electronics, power, mechanical, and environmental requirements
• Experience supporting systems through prototype iteration, field testing, and transition toward production
• Familiarity with relevant military and industry standards, such as MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461/464, ISO 26262, etc.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, set priorities, and guide others during integration activities

A Note About This Role

These qualifications represent the types of experience that tend to be successful at Stratom. We are intentionally building a small team of engineers who take responsibility for delivering real systems. We value engineers who bring complementary strengths. Roles at Stratom often intersect, and the exact responsibilities may evolve based on the skills and initiative of the person who joins. Ultimately, we are building a team that contributes to our mission.

We recognize that great engineers come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. If you are excited about the role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply.

Additional Requirements

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non‑U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export‑restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

While a DoD Security Clearance is not required when starting at Stratom, we require our employees maintain their eligibility to obtain one.

Benefits

Stratom offers an array of benefits to eligible full‑time employees, including health insurance, life and AD&D insurance, a retirement investment plan, annual paid time off, and holiday pay.

Stratom is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.