Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Cambridge, MA
job summary:

Ignite the nervous system of the world's most advanced humanoid robots! Our client is a global leader in AI and robotics, developing general-purpose humanoid units designed to solve critical labor shortages in manufacturing, logistics, and construction. As a Senior Electrical Engineer on the Core Platform team, you will design the electrical architecture that brings these machines to life-transitioning from small test systems to fully integrated, high-performance prototype robots that safeguard human well-being and amplify human capacity.

We are seeking an elite electrical expert who brings:

Advanced Academic & Technical Foundation: A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with mastery of electrical system design for complex robotics or electromechanical systems.

High-Speed Data Mastery: Extensive experience with PCIe, Ethernet, EtherCAT, and other critical communication protocols within PCB-based devices.

Power Systems Expertise: Proven ability to develop power regulation and distribution systems, including expertise in switching power supplies and creative short-circuit protection.

Hardware Design Proficiency: Expert-level skill with Altium for detailed schematic capture and high-density PCB layouts.

Embedded & Linux Fluency: Proficiency in writing firmware (C, HDL) for microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGAs, combined with a working knowledge of command-line Linux for robot interfacing.

location: CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts
job type: Permanent
salary: $160,000 - 200,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

  • Electrical Architecture Design: Lead the development of electrical systems that power and control advanced humanoid robots, focusing on sensor integration and compute architecture.

  • Precision PCB & Schematic Capture: Create and review complex schematics and PCB layouts, ensuring all designs meet rigorous performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards.

  • Embedded Firmware Development: Write and refine firmware in C and HDL to program microcontrollers and FPGAs, ensuring optimal performance for real-time robotic control.

  • Advanced Debugging & Analysis: Utilize oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and programmable loads to conduct failure analysis and troubleshoot complex, high-stakes electrical systems.

  • Cross-Functional Hardware Integration: Collaborate closely with mechanical and software teams to integrate electrical systems with physical hardware, ensuring seamless robot operation.

qualifications:

  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Minimum 10 years of experience
  • Education: Bachelors (required)

skills:
  • Electrical


    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

    It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Posted 2026-01-28

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