Senior Electrical Engineer

at  Neya Systems LLC

Neya Systems, a subsidiary of Applied Research Associates, is a leader in advanced robotics developing off-road autonomy for commercial and defense customers. Our deep domain expertise spans semi-autonomy, autonomy, perception, and mission planning; all supporting a wide range of DoD and commercial thrust areas. Our main center of gravity is in the Pittsburgh area.
This position is in-person at our facilities in Warrendale, PA.
We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to develop autonomous platforms while leading the manufacture and test of existing designs. This permanent full-time position provides the selected candidate with an opportunity to interact with a passionate team of engineering & science professionals working on advanced robotics, developing off-road autonomy for both commercial and defense customers.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, design, and develop next-generation robotic vehicles while supporting the manufacture and testing of existing designs
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to conceptualize, specify and implement electrical architectures for new product developments including multi-stage integrated robotics systems, automation products, and commercial products
• Generate design documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly and cable drawings
• Responsible for the system-level design of electrical systems for autonomous vehicles related to sensor integration, drive-by-wire, etc.
• Specify and select electrical components such as microcontrollers, servo drives, sensors, and safety systems for robotics and automation uses
• Capture electronics schematics and generate PCB designs for manufacturing
• Perform board bring-up activities including embedded firmware development and circuit validation
• Support other electrical, mechanical, and software engineers with prototype development. Provide expertise on electrical circuit design and safety during prototype design and fabrication.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 8-10 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with a minimum of 6-8 years of related experience in a technical environment.
• 4+ years of electrical design experience in the robotics field with tightly coupled electrical, mechanical, and software components
• Expert experience with cable assembly design, strong knowledge of MIL standards
• Highly competent in CAD tools including Altium, SolidWorks, or similar tools
• Solid experience in one or more of the following: robotics, automation, embedded controls, high-speed differential signaling, microcontrollers, memory buses, and power electronics
• Experienced with ESD-safe practices and procedures
• Highly skilled with testing and system integration
• Expert technical knowledge and experience in schematic capture and PCB layout in analogue and digital circuit analysis and design
• Reverse engineering skills

Anticipated Salary Range: $110,000-$140,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Neya offers competitive benefits for eligible employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Medical, dental and vision benefits with Neya covering 100% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 100% of plan premiums covered by Neya.
• Generous company holidays, all floatable throughout the fiscal year.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k).

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What You’ll Do

• Architect, design, and develop next-generation robotic vehicles while supporting the manufacture and testing of existing designs
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to conceptualize, specify and implement electrical architectures for new product developments including multi-stage integrated robotics systems, automation products, and commercial products
• Generate design documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly and cable drawings
• Responsible for the system-level design of electrical systems for autonomous vehicles related to sensor integration, drive-by-wire, etc.
• Specify and select electrical components such as microcontrollers, servo drives, sensors, and safety systems for robotics and automation uses
• Capture electronics schematics and generate PCB designs for manufacturing
• Perform board bring-up activities including embedded firmware development and circuit validation
• Support other electrical, mechanical, and software engineers with prototype development. Provide expertise on electrical circuit design and safety during prototype design and fabrication

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Neya offers competitive benefits for eligible employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Medical, dental and vision benefits with Neya covering 100% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 100% of plan premiums covered by Neya.
• Generous company holidays, all floatable throughout the fiscal year.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k)