Electrical Engineer – Robotics & Autonomous Systems Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop electrical architecture for AUV and USV subsystems, which includes planning power distribution topology, sensor and communication interface strategies, and connector and harness arrangements for marine conditions.

• Choose components and create bills of materials while considering performance, cost, and availability.

• Take ownership of schematic capture and PCB board layout, converting subsystem architecture into a manufacturable design.

• Generate specifications for connectors, harnesses, and cables to be fabricated by the on-site team.

• Assess bench test and bring-up outcomes from the on-site team and refine designs accordingly.

• Participate in remote design reviews to ensure alignment with program timelines and testing milestones.

• Keep schematics, BOMs, design notes, and other documentation up to date.

• Collaborate closely with Fathom Robotics' on-site team, overseeing bench bring-up, fabrication, and field deployments for uncrewed maritime systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in PCB layout, including schematic capture and board layout using tools such as Altium, KiCad, or Eagle; this is the most critical qualification for this position.

• Some experience in subsystem-level electrical design, including power architecture or sensor interfacing.

• A degree or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• A strong foundation in circuit design principles: power electronics, signal integrity, and component selection.

• Familiarity with microcontroller platforms such as Arduino, STM32, or Teensy, along with flight controller hardware like Pixhawk.

• Knowledge of Embedded C/C++ or Python.

• Resourceful, proactive, and capable of working independently in a remote, asynchronous setting while maintaining close coordination with an on-site team.

• US person status is required (due to defense program context).

• Eligibility for SECRET clearance sponsorship if necessary for an assigned program.

• Preferred: Experience in power electronics or battery management system design.

• Preferred: Experience in EMI/EMC design and mitigation.

• Preferred: Design experience with waterproof or marine-rated connectors and enclosures.

• Preferred: Familiarity with ArduPilot, ArduSub, or MAVLink across any vehicle type.

• Preferred: Experience in integrating IMU or GNSS sensors.

• Preferred: Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) for coordination with mechanical packaging.

🏝️ Benefits

• This is a part-time position and does not come with health benefits.

• Flexible scheduling between 15 to 30 hours per week.

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Regular video calls and collaborative design reviews with the on-site team.