Staff Electrical Engineer

Green Key Resources; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid relocation

Secret clearance eligibility

Job summary

Green Key Resources is seeking a Senior Electrical & Embedded Systems Designer to lead the design of electrical and embedded systems for robotic platforms. You will own schematic capture, PCB layouts, simulations, and real-time firmware development for high‑performance systems, with a strong focus on reliability and military-grade standards.

The role collaborates with mechanical and software teams; requires 5+ years in electrical/embedded design, a degree, experience with Altium/OrCAD/Eagle,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical and embedded firmware design.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with MCU-based systems, power conversion and motor control.
• Experience with Altium, OrCAD, or Eagle for schematic/PCB.
• C++ for embedded, Python scripting; RTOS and embedded Linux familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed electrical schematics and PCB layouts for embedded/power electronics in autonomous systems.
• Develop real-time embedded software in C++ with Python tooling.
• Perform simulations for SI, thermal, and EMC; lead lab and field testing.
• Integrate electronics with sensors, motors, actuators and structure.
• Ensure manufacturability, reliability, and documentation of designs.
• Optimize power and firmware performance for constrained hardware.
• Collaborate with mechanical/software teams to ensure system-wide integration.

Skills

Electrical & Embedded Design

Real-Time Embedded Development

System Integration

Software-Hardware Co-design

Thermal Management

Hardware Reliability

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Eagle

SPICE

ANSYS Electronics

Embedded Linux

Job description

Must be eligible for secret security clearance. This role is eligible for paid relocation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical & Embedded Systems Designer to lead the design and development of advanced electrical and embedded systems for high-performance robotic platforms. This role spans schematic design, PCB layout, electrical simulation, and real-time firmware development, with a strong emphasis on reliability, performance, and compliance with military-grade standards.

The ideal candidate will contribute across both power and embedded domains, working closely with mechanical and software teams to deliver robust electromechanical systems. You will also play a key role in developing and optimizing embedded software for real-time control in highly dynamic robotic environments.

What You’ll Do

Electrical System Design & Development

• Design detailed electrical schematics and PCB layouts for embedded and power electronics used in autonomous systems and robotic systems.
• Ensure designs meet performance, durability, and environmental requirements for harsh operating conditions.

Embedded Software Development

• Design and implement real-time embedded software in C++ (with supporting Python tooling) for autonomous and defense applications.
• Optimize firmware for responsiveness, reliability, and efficient resource usage on constrained hardware platforms.

Simulation, Testing & Validation

• Perform electrical simulations for signal integrity, thermal performance, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Lead lab and field testing efforts, debugging and validating electronics and firmware against operational and military standards.

Electromechanical Integration

• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to integrate electronics with sensors, motors, actuators, and structural components.
• Ensure seamless interaction between electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems.
• Lead PCB development efforts, applying best practices in layout, power distribution, signal integrity, and EMC compliance.
• Review and refine designs to ensure manufacturability and long-term reliability.

Documentation

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, simulation results, test plans, and validation reports.

Performance & Power Optimization

• Continuously improve system efficiency by reducing power consumption and optimizing firmware and hardware performance.

What You’ll Need

Experience & Education

• 5+ years of experience in electrical and embedded firmware design.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from a top engineering school.

Electrical & Embedded Design

• Strong background in microcontroller-based systems, including power conversion and motor control.
• Extensive experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Eagle.
• Proficiency with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, ANSYS Electronics) for analyzing circuit behavior under environmental and operational stress.

Embedded Software Expertise

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience, focused on real-time and safety-critical systems.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ for embedded systems and working knowledge of Python for scripting and development.

Integration & Testing

• Proven experience integrating electronics with mechanical systems.
• Strong hands-on background with electrical testing, validation equipment, and test methodologies aligned with military standards.
• Ability to integrate software with sensors, actuators, and control hardware.

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

• Expertise in thermal management and heat dissipation for high-power electronic systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux and RTOS environments, including custom kernel development.
• Knowledge of networking and communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, UART, and I2C.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize embedded systems for low latency, high performance, and strict power constraints.