Senior Electrical Engineer

Insight Global; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) eligibility after 90 days

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to own electrical systems from concept to deployment for autonomous mining and transport platforms. You will design hardware, validate drives, and integrate high-speed boards with the firmware team in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will work across vehicles, robotics, and field deployments, using CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, and drive-by-wire interfaces while leading hardware development from spec to deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proven track record leading complex electrical engineering projects from concept through deployment.
• Strong PCB design experience including schematic capture, layout, validation, and manufacturing handoff.
• Experience with high-speed signals, mixed-signal systems, and carrier board design.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with vehicle and robotics communication systems such as CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, PWM, serial interfaces.
• Hands-on debugging and validation using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab equipment.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of hardware development from spec to deployment.
• Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Architecture & Ownership: Design and own custom electrical systems from requirements through deployment.
• PCB Design & Compute Systems: Create multi-layer PCBs and carrier boards for high-performance compute platforms.
• Robotics & Vehicle Systems: Integrate electronics for autonomous operation and drive-by-wire systems.
• Vehicle Communications & Reverse Engineering: Analyze CAN/LIN/Ethernet signals and interfaces.
• Firmware Collaboration: Align hardware interfaces with firmware teams and debug system-level issues.
• Debugging, Validation & Root Cause Analysis: Bring-up boards, validate hardware, troubleshoot, and diagnose failures.
• Deployment & Field Support: Assist testing and field deployment on vehicles and robotic systems.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic capture

High-speed signaling

Embedded systems

CAN/CAN FD/LIN

Debugging with scopes

Hardware–software integration

Project leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics degree

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB analysis tools

CAN bus analysis tools

Logic analyzers

Job description

Seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our growing team and help build the electrical foundation for autonomous mining and transport platforms. In this role, you will own electrical systems from concept through deployment, designing, building, validating, and integrating the custom hardware that allows vehicles and robotic systems to communicate, sense, and operate in the physical world.

This role sits at the intersection of electrical engineering, firmware, robotics, and vehicle integration. You'll work on everything from high-speed compute carrier boards to hands-on vehicle reverse engineering and drive-by-wire systems. The ideal candidate enjoys owning hardware from specification through manufacturing and is comfortable debugging problems in both the lab and the field.

• Electrical Architecture & Ownership: Design and own custom electrical systems from initial requirements through schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, validation, manufacturing, and deployment. Drive technical decisions and establish engineering best practices across the organization.
• PCB Design & Compute Systems: Design multi-layer PCBs, carrier boards, and mixed-signal systems supporting high-performance compute platforms. Develop hardware for cameras, sensors, communication interfaces, and real-time autonomous systems, including high-speed differential signaling and complex board layouts.
• Robotics & Vehicle Systems: Design and integrate electronics for autonomous vehicle operation, vehicle upgrades, drive-by-wire systems, actuators, motors, power systems, and field-deployed robotic hardware. Work directly with commercial and mining vehicles to understand and solve real-world integration challenges.
• Vehicle Communications & Reverse Engineering: Analyze and troubleshoot vehicle communication networks and electrical systems. Reverse engineer signals, identify communication pathways, and work with CAN Bus, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, PWM, serial interfaces, and other vehicle-specific protocols.
• Firmware Collaboration: Partner closely with firmware engineers to define hardware interfaces and debug system-level issues. Serve as a bridge between electrical and firmware teams by understanding microcontrollers, embedded systems, and hardware/software interactions.
• Debugging, Validation & Root Cause Analysis: Perform board bring-up, electrical validation, system troubleshooting, and root cause investigations. Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools to identify failures and implement solutions.
• Deployment & Field Support: Support testing, deployment, and troubleshooting efforts in the field. Work directly on vehicles and robotic systems, gathering data, diagnosing issues, and implementing hardware improvements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Proven track record leading complex electrical engineering projects from concept through deployment
• Strong PCB design experience including schematic capture, layout, validation, and manufacturing handoff
• Experience with high-speed signals, mixed-signal systems, and carrier board design
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware/software integration
• Familiarity with vehicle and robotics communication systems such as CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, PWM, serial interfaces, and other digital and analog signaling methods
• Hands-on debugging and validation experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of hardware development from specification to deployment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

$140,000/yr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.