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Senior Electrical Engineer

About Coco
At Coco, we’re dedicated to perfecting the last-mile delivery experience through robotics. We believe the delivery service industry in its current state is massively under-serving merchants, and we are committed to creating a sustainable, reliable, and frictionless delivery experience for merchants and their customers.

Coco is a venture-backed, Series A startup that operates hundreds of robots, delivering to thousands of customers every week around the world. The environment here is high-energy, collaborative, and exciting.

About the Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Coco, you will be responsible for designing and developing the electrical systems that power our robotic delivery vehicles. You will own projects from system architecture and schematic capture to component selection, board design, testing, bring-up, and debugging. Collaborating closely with mechanical engineers, software engineers, product managers, and other cross-functional teams, you will ensure that our robots are equipped with reliable and efficient electrical systems that meet our high standards for performance and scalability. Your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing the functionality and reliability of our robot fleets, driving Coco’s mission forward.

Note: This is an in-office role. Coco is an office-first, highly collaborative and cross-functional company. We are looking for someone who is excited about the energy, collaboration, and culture-building opportunities of an in-office work environment.

About the Team
As a member of our Electrical Engineering team, you’ll join a group of innovative and passionate engineers dedicated to building the core electrical systems of our delivery robots. Our responsibilities include:

System Architecture: Designing the overall electrical architecture for our robots, ensuring seamless integration of motor drives, cameras, sensors, high-speed compute units, RF modules, and power electronics.
Schematic Capture & Component Selection: Creating detailed schematics and selecting appropriate components to meet performance, cost, and reliability requirements.
PCB Design: Developing printed circuit board layouts that optimize factors including signal integrity, power distribution, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
Testing & Debugging: Leading the testing, bring-up, and debugging of electrical systems to ensure functionality and reliability in real-world operating conditions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to integrate electrical systems with other robot subsystems, ensuring cohesive and efficient product development.
Continuous Improvement: Implementing best practices and innovative solutions to improve the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of our electrical systems.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field of study, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, developing consumer, industrial, automotive, or robotics products
Proficiency in schematic capture and layout using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence, Eagle)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Experience with high-speed computing systems and embedded firmware integration
Familiarity with wireless communication protocols and RF design
Experience with designing for manufacturability and reliability in high-volume production
Proven ability to lead testing, bring-up, and debugging of complex electrical systems
Demonstrated ability to drive projects from concept through production, balancing technical rigor with cost and schedule constraints

Coco is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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What You Should Know About Senior Electrical Engineer, Coco

At Coco, we're pushing the envelope of last-mile delivery with cutting-edge robotics, and we're on the hunt for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our vibrant team in San Francisco. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our robotic delivery vehicles. Your responsibilities will encompass the design and development of electrical systems, managing projects from system architecture to testing and debugging. Imagine working in a high-energy and collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise help enhance the functionality of our robots, making reliable, efficient deliveries a reality for merchants and customers alike. Here, innovation thrives as you collaborate with mechanical and software engineers, product managers, and other dedicated professionals to ensure that each robot runs seamlessly. You'll work on intricate tasks, such as creating detailed schematics, selecting top-notch components, and producing PCB layouts, all while upholding our high standards for scalability and performance. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the industry, we want to hear from you. Join us at Coco, where your passion for tech and teamwork fuels our mission!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Electrical Engineer at Coco?

The Senior Electrical Engineer at Coco is responsible for the design and development of electrical systems that power our robotic delivery vehicles. This includes leading projects from system architecture and schematic capture to component selection, PCB design, testing, and debugging. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to ensuring our robots operate with high reliability and efficiency in real-world conditions.