Electrical Engineer

An Electrical Engineer at Reflex Robotics will be responsible for designing and optimizing electrical systems for humanoid robots, ensuring they are robust and suitable for mass manufacturing. You'll engage in high-speed data routing, PCB layout, and develop power switching circuits, while also focusing on future-proofing designs and collaborating with other teams to integrate firmware functionalities.

To be considered for the Electrical Engineer role at Reflex Robotics, candidates should have experience in hardware that has been deployed across 500+ devices—not just prototypes. A solid understanding of high-speed data protocols, PCB design, and the ability to create robust hardware that can endure real-world conditions are essential. Bonus experience in firmware or design using integrated CPUs or GPUs will also be beneficial.

While prior startup experience is not strictly necessary to apply for the Electrical Engineer position at Reflex Robotics, it can be advantageous. Candidates who thrive in fast-paced, innovative settings and possess a versatile skill set are likely to excel in our dynamic environment, where your contributions will directly affect the company’s direction.

Reflex Robotics fosters a culture of innovation and dedication, emphasizing the importance of practical applications over theoretical explorations. As an Electrical Engineer, you'll work closely with a talented, small team, where collaboration, high-quality data collection, and an insane work ethic drive success. There’s plenty of room for creative approaches and ownership in your projects.

At Reflex Robotics, Electrical Engineers can anticipate significant career development opportunities. Given the startup's growth and ambitious goals, you will be integral to the product's evolution, ensuring your contributions lead to tangible results and acknowledgment within the company. The role also offers potential for high equity and hands-on ownership of projects.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects you've worked on, detailing the design process and any challenges you faced. Highlight how you've optimized designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness to demonstrate your hands-on skills and problem-solving abilities.

Discuss your understanding of high-speed data protocols such as DDR4 and PCIe. Provide examples of how you've successfully implemented these in past projects, and emphasize any design considerations you made to ensure signal integrity and performance.

It's essential to explain power management strategies you’ve utilized, such as efficient circuit design, choosing the right components, and thermal considerations. Mention any relevant experience with motor drives or power switching circuits and how they contributed to the system's overall efficiency.

Reflect on your test procedures and methodologies to validate the durability of your designs, including any stress testing or environmental simulations you’ve conducted. Providing solid examples will show your proactive approach to reliability.

Highlight a specific project where collaboration was key. Discuss how you communicated electrical design requirements to firmware engineers, ensuring a seamless integration between hardware and software, leading to a successful product outcome.

Detail a project that involved transitioning from prototype to mass production, including the challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Discuss the implications of supply chain stability, design adjustments for manufacturing, and ultimately how it contributed to successful outcomes.

Talk about your expertise with industry-standard tools (like Altium Designer, Eagle, or Cadence) for PCB design, as well as simulation software for validating designs. Emphasize any additional tools you find particularly beneficial in managing complex electrical systems.

Share the ways you keep updated, such as following industry publications, blogs, attending workshops, or participating in engineering forums. This shows your commitment to continuing education and staying at the forefront of advancements.

Discuss specific examples where you successfully applied DFM principles in your projects, illustrating how you designed products to be cost-effective and easy to assemble while maintaining high quality and functionality.

This is an excellent opportunity to express your passion for robotics and automation, as well as how your career goals align with Reflex Robotics’ mission. Share specific aspects of the company’s vision and culture that resonate with you, demonstrating genuine enthusiasm for the role.