Electrical Engineer

As an Electrical Engineer at Robust AI, your key responsibilities include designing, prototyping, and iterating custom PCBs for our robotic systems. You’ll be involved in the complete lifecycle of embedded system firmware, from development to debugging and maintenance, all while collaborating with your teammates to optimize the electrical architecture. Your role also involves generating thorough design documentation and engaging in hands-on debugging of our robotic fleet, ensuring our systems meet performance requirements efficiently.

To be a suitable candidate for the Electrical Engineer role at Robust AI, you'll need a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software. Proficiency in C and C++ is essential, as is familiarity with communication protocols such as USB, I2C, and SPI. Hands-on experience with PCB design, firmware development, and debugging embedded systems using tools like scopes and analyzers are also required.

The Electrical Engineer position at Robust AI offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $200,000 per year. The exact pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience, and we ensure that our salary packages reflect the value you bring to our innovative team.

Robust AI offers several exciting benefits for our Electrical Engineers, including competitive salaries, stock options, and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, we provide flexible vacation and sick leave practices as well as paid parental leave, fostering a supportive work environment that prioritizes work-life balance.

At Robust AI, you can expect a dynamic and fun startup culture where collaboration and innovation are at the forefront. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and encourage diverse perspectives, making sure everyone’s voice is heard. Our team is passionate about redefining robotics, and our fast-paced environment is both stimulating and fulfilling.

To answer this question, highlight specific projects where you've developed firmware, focusing on your technical skills in C and C++. Discuss the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the impact your firmware had on the product's functionality.

In answering this question, emphasize the importance of understanding the electrical requirements and constraints of the project. Discuss how you evaluate components, layout considerations, and thermal management, while also mentioning any software tools you use for PCB design.

Explain your systematic approach to debugging, beginning with gathering data on the issue, using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes effectively, and iterating through potential solutions. Providing a specific example will help illustrate your methodology.

Discuss the various communication protocols you've worked with, such as USB, I2C, and SPI. Highlight specific instances where you implemented these protocols in projects, including any challenges you encountered and how you solved them.

In your response, emphasize how code reviews enhance code quality, facilitate knowledge sharing, and encourage adherence to best practices. Share your experience with conducting or participating in code reviews and any improvements or insights gained from those processes.

Highlight your specific hands-on experience with microcontrollers, especially within the STM32 family. Mention the types of projects you have worked on and any notable features of STM32 that you employed in your designs.

Choose a particular project that tested your skills and creativity. Discuss the challenge, your role, the outcome, and most importantly, the lessons you learned and how you can apply them to future projects.

Talk about how you've fostered collaboration in previous roles by maintaining open lines of communication, organizing regular meetings, and utilizing teamwork tools. Highlight how this collaboration has led to better project outcomes.

Discuss the coding standards you adhere to, such as readability, maintainability, and testing. Mention any specific guidelines or frameworks you utilize to ensure high-quality firmware development.

Express your excitement about the opportunity to work at Robust AI, emphasizing your passion for robotics and AI technology. Align your professional goals with the company's mission to redefine robotics and contribute to groundbreaking projects.