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Lead Electrical Engineer

Symbotic
Waltham, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Who We Are

At Symbotic, we are revolutionizing the movement of consumer goods through the supply chain with our AI-powered robotic technology platform. Our intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a cutting-edge, end-to-end system, transforming warehouse automation to enhance efficiency, speed, and flexibility.

What We Need

We are on the lookout for a Lead Electrical Engineer to be a vital part of our Functional Safety team within the Hardware Engineering organization. You will have the opportunity to architect, design, and implement our advanced high-performance computing platform for safety-critical industrial vision systems, emphasizing reliability and fault tolerance.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee electrical engineering activities throughout all phases, from specification and design to implementation and thorough verification / validation testing.
  • Engage hands-on with the engineering team to create robust solutions.
  • Generate detailed electrical schematics using OrCAD CIS, design circuits, define routing constraints, and guide PCB manufacturing.
  • Manage technical activities for assigned projects and ensure seamless integration with electro-mechanical and software systems.
  • Design power distribution networks (LDO, VR) along with conducting post-layout power integrity analysis.
  • Have experience with lab bring-up, certification lab system testing, and debugging system-level issues at customer sites.
  • Develop a deep understanding of IEC 61508 functional safety requirements for hardware deployment.
  • Coach and guide other electrical engineers on the team.
  • Travel to customer sites to support new installations, with travel up to 20%.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience in electrical design.
  • Expertise in industrial PC design, embedded system design, or graphic card design, including experience with modern CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs.
  • Familiarity with high-speed SERDES interfaces (e.g., PCIe) and SDRAM interfaces (e.g., DDR3).
  • A first-principles thinker capable of devising innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
  • Experience with high-speed, high-power embedded system design.
  • Proficiency with standard hardware lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic and spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and dynamic loads.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites for installation support, up to 20% of the time.
  • Bonus Points

  • Experience with regulated environments such as medical devices or functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13485, DO-178C, DO-254, or IEC 26262).
  • Knowledge of local and national standards (e.g., UL, EN, IEC) is a plus.
  • Our Environment

  • Up to 20% of travel may be required. Employees must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive or fly to client and customer locations.
  • About Symbotic

    Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with our end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. We transform warehouses into strategic assets for the world’s leading retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. By applying next-gen technology and machine learning, we tackle today’s complex distribution challenges, enabling companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy, and efficiency. Join us, and be part of a community of innovators and collaborators who celebrate diversity and the unique perspectives that make us stronger.

    Symbotic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

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