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Electrical Engineer

Noble Machines, Inc
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Hardware Engineering
Salary
$185,000 – $215,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering, ideally in robotics, embedded systems, automotive, or consumer/industrial electronics
  • Strong hands-on PCB design experience (multi-layer, mixed-signal), using tools such as Altium or equivalent
  • Deep familiarity with embedded systems: microcontroller-based design, firmware/hardware interfaces, and common communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, Ethernet, USB)
  • Track record of taking hardware from concept through prototyping, validation, and production
  • Proven experience building test fixtures, debug tools, or developer-facing hardware/tooling
  • Comfortable with root-cause debugging of hardware and firmware issues using lab equipment
Nice to have
  • Experience with power electronics: DC/DC converters, motor drives, battery management systems
  • Background in legged or humanoid robotics, or other complex electromechanical systems
  • Familiarity with ROS 2 or embedded Linux/RTOS environments
  • Experience designing for ruggedized or explosion-proof/hazardous-area electronics
  • Sensor integration experience (IMUs, encoders, force/torque sensors, LIDAR)
What the job really is

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Noble Machines, you will design and manage embedded devices and internal tools for general-purpose robots. Your role involves end-to-end electrical design, including schematic creation, PCB layout, and validation, while collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure seamless integration. You will also mentor other engineers and develop test plans to ensure the reliability of hardware in challenging environments.

Benefits
  • Expected base salary range of $185,000 – $215,000 per year
  • Equity options
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Retirement plan contributions
  • Performance-based incentives
Things to weigh
  • On-site position in Sunnyvale, CA
  • High-impact role with significant ownership and responsibility
  • Collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines required
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
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