{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e0731ca249d4a5f75bdcdddd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e0731ca249d4a5f75bdcdddd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e0731ca249d4a5f75bdcdddd","title":"Robotics Electrical Engineer","description":"About Us\nScope builds computer-vision inspection systems that measure the true condition and break strength of critical ropes in the field — before failure occurs.\nWe currently focus on electric utility construction and maintenance, replacing visual guesswork with real, actionable data that helps crews operate safely and confidently in demanding environments.\nPosition Overview\nThis is a hands-on Hardware R&D role focused on developing the next generation of our field-deployed robotic and electromechanical inspection systems operating in harsh outdoor environments.\nYou will own the electrical architecture from concept through bring-up, working closely with mechanical, embedded, and computer vision engineers to turn ideas into robust, deployable systems.\nYou’ll spend a significant portion of your time in the lab designing and bringing up boards, debugging issues, building and wiring prototypes, and integrating the electronics into the full mechanical system. While this is an electrical-first role, success requires being comfortable working across the hardware stack and contributing wherever needed to get the system working. As you ramp, you’ll take full ownership of the electrical architecture while supporting the broader Hardware R&D effort.\nThis role is best suited for engineers who are comfortable with high ownership, minimal direction, and working outside a narrow discipline in a small-team environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nElectrical System Ownership\nDesign schematics and multi-layer PCBs for MCU-based systems for the company\nSelect components considering performance, reliability, cost, availability, and manufacturability\nGenerate fabrication documentation and support board revisions\nPerform board bring-up, debugging, and validation\nEmbedded & Hardware Bring-Up\nDevelop embedded firmware primarily for board bring-up, hardware validation, and sensor/communication integration (not full application development)\nImplement and troubleshoot common communication interfaces\nSystem Integration & Prototyping\nBuild and wire prototypes and test systems\nDesign wire harnesses and connector schemes\nIntegrate electronics into mechanical assemblies\nIntegrate sensors, power systems, and actuation components into mobile or operator-deployed platforms\nWork hands-on with power systems, sensors, batteries, motors, and field hardware\nDiagnose and resolve issues across electrical, firmware, and system levels in the field and spec design changes to mitigate these concerns\nR&D Collaboration\nWork closely with mechanical, embedded, machine learning, and production teams to develop new system concepts\nContribute to system architecture and cross-disciplinary design decisions\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to align requirements and technical direction\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field\n5–10+ years of experience in hardware development\nExperience designing schematic and PCB layout (multi-layer boards)\nExperience with MCU-based hardware design and board bring-up\nWorking knowledge of embedded C/C++ for hardware interaction, validation and test beds\nExperience with common comms interfaces\nStrong hands-on troubleshooting and system debugging skills\nComfortable working in a fast-moving, small-team R&D environment\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with robotics, industrial equipment, or other electromechanical systems\nExperience with mechanical CAD, 3D printing, or rapid prototyping — or strong interest in learning and developing in these areas\nExperience with power electronics, battery systems, motors, or actuators\nComfortable working through ambiguity while helping to build out logical process.\nExperience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and low-to-medium volume production\nExperience working with field-deployed or ruggedized hardware\nWho Works Well Here\nThis role works best for someone who:\nEnjoys building, breaking, and fixing real hardware\nIs comfortable moving between schematic, firmware, and physical systems\nTakes ownership without waiting for perfect requirements\nCommunicates clearly across disciplines\nDetails\nLocation: Sugar Land, TX (on-site)\nBenefits: Healthcare, Vision, Dental, Life, PTO\nExperience: Mid to senior-level Electrical Engineers with experience owning hardware from concept through bring-up are encouraged to apply.\nThis is a hands-on R&D role where PCB design is a core responsibility, but much of the work involves system integration, prototyping, and working across electrical, embedded, and mechanical domains.\nTools & Environment\nOur development environment includes multi-layer PCB design tools (Altium/KiCad or similar), microcontrollers, standard lab debugging equipment (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), and rapid prototyping methods.\nThis role may not be a fit if you’re looking for:\nA pure PCB or circuit-design-only position\nNo interest in developing mechanical design skills\nNarrowly scoped corporate EE roles\nMinimal hands-on or cross-disciplinary work\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the 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While this is an electrical-first role, success requires being comfortable working across the hardware stack and contributing wherever needed to get the system working. As you ramp, you’ll take full ownership of the electrical architecture while supporting the broader Hardware R&D effort.\nThis role is best suited for engineers who are comfortable with high ownership, minimal direction, and working outside a narrow discipline in a small-team environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nElectrical System Ownership\nDesign schematics and multi-layer PCBs for MCU-based systems for the company\nSelect components considering performance, reliability, cost, availability, and manufacturability\nGenerate fabrication documentation and support board revisions\nPerform board bring-up, debugging, and validation\nEmbedded & Hardware Bring-Up\nDevelop embedded firmware primarily for board bring-up, hardware validation, and sensor/communication integration (not full application development)\nImplement and troubleshoot common communication interfaces\nSystem Integration & Prototyping\nBuild and wire prototypes and test systems\nDesign wire harnesses and connector schemes\nIntegrate electronics into mechanical assemblies\nIntegrate sensors, power systems, and actuation components into mobile or operator-deployed platforms\nWork hands-on with power systems, sensors, batteries, motors, and field hardware\nDiagnose and resolve issues across electrical, firmware, and system levels in the field and spec design changes to mitigate these concerns\nR&D Collaboration\nWork closely with mechanical, embedded, machine learning, and production teams to develop new system concepts\nContribute to system architecture and cross-disciplinary design decisions\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to align requirements and technical direction\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field\n5–10+ years of experience in hardware development\nExperience designing schematic and PCB layout (multi-layer boards)\nExperience with MCU-based hardware design and board bring-up\nWorking knowledge of embedded C/C++ for hardware interaction, validation and test beds\nExperience with common comms interfaces\nStrong hands-on troubleshooting and system debugging skills\nComfortable working in a fast-moving, small-team R&D environment\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with robotics, industrial equipment, or other electromechanical systems\nExperience with mechanical CAD, 3D printing, or rapid prototyping — or strong interest in learning and developing in these areas\nExperience with power electronics, battery systems, motors, or actuators\nComfortable working through ambiguity while helping to build out logical process.\nExperience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and low-to-medium volume production\nExperience working with field-deployed or ruggedized hardware\nWho Works Well Here\nThis role works best for someone who:\nEnjoys building, breaking, and fixing real hardware\nIs comfortable moving between schematic, firmware, and physical systems\nTakes ownership without waiting for perfect requirements\nCommunicates clearly across disciplines\nDetails\nLocation: Sugar Land, TX (on-site)\nBenefits: Healthcare, Vision, Dental, Life, PTO\nExperience: Mid to senior-level Electrical Engineers with experience owning hardware from concept through bring-up are encouraged to apply.\nThis is a hands-on R&D role where PCB design is a core responsibility, but much of the work involves system integration, prototyping, and working across electrical, embedded, and mechanical domains.\nTools & Environment\nOur development environment includes multi-layer PCB design tools (Altium/KiCad or similar), microcontrollers, standard lab debugging equipment (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), and rapid prototyping methods.\nThis role may not be a fit if you’re looking for:\nA pure PCB or circuit-design-only position\nNo interest in developing mechanical design skills\nNarrowly scoped corporate EE roles\nMinimal hands-on or cross-disciplinary work\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nFlexible schedule\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nApplication Question(s):\nHave you personally owned the design and lab bring-up of a multi-layer PCB that was used in a real product or field system?\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-14T11:11:45.777Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T11:11:45.777Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Scope","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Houston","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e0731ca249d4a5f75bdcdddd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e0731ca249d4a5f75bdcdddd"}}