Senior Electrical Engineer — Autonomous Hardware Lead Job San Francisco area,California USA,Engineering

Requirements

This role is ideal for a hands-on generalist who can move fluidly between design, testing, systems integration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and product management
BS + 5 years of hands-on hardware experience with demonstrated system ownership and technical leadership (MS + 4 years, PhD + 3 years)
A hands-on senior electrical engineer that has owned a PCBA and shipped hardware
Broad experience across analog and digital design, power systems, and embedded interfaces (USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, LVDS, and PCIe)
PCB design, schematic capture, and layout (Altium preferred)
Proven ability to work across disciplines and communicate effectively with diverse teams
Work with ambiguous requirements, prototype solution/s, and present tradeoffs
Comfortable with basic lab equipment (Oscialloscopes, DMM, Power supplies, e-loads, etc.)
Clear communicator who can explain tradeoffs and decisions without ego
Working in a startup environment with ambiguity in requirements
Taken a product though the FCC regulatory process
Comfortable with ARM processors and microcontrollers
EMI mitigation, signal integrity, and power system design
Integrating RF and sensors
Has worked in large complex system
Can see a larger system and understand integration challenges
(Desirable) Robotics, mobile platforms, or autonomous systems experience
(Desirable) Sensor integration (cameras, LiDAR, IMU)
(Desirable) Embedded firmware experience (C/C++, bare-metal or RTOS)
(Desirable) High-reliability or functional safety design experience (ISO 26262, IEC 61508)
(Desirable) You've shipped hardware that had to survive outside the lab
If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t check every box. At Mytra, we build bots, but we hire humans. We value thoughtful challengers who communicate with clarity and respect, and we’re lifelong learners committed to getting better every day. We move fast, learn faster, and show up for each other under pressure. The best outcomes come from diverse perspectives working together to build something meaningful and built to last

What the job involves

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and can contribute across the full product lifecycle of our autonomous platform
You'll own a critical piece of technology within our autonomous platforms. Our system covers all domains of electrical engineering, from power and motor actuation, wireless technology, sensing, compute, and safety systems
You'll lead development efforts with significant business impact, build key supplier and technology partnerships, and evaluate emerging technologies to drive capability differentiation. You will operate within the broader cross-functional team to help define requirements and integrate solutions
Lead and own the design, development, and validation of an electrical sub-system within Mytra’s autonomous platform
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions
Translate product requirements into electrical specifications and system architectures
Design schematics, select components, PCB layout, create validation test plan, and bring-up plans with the firmware team
Conduct sub-system to system-level debugging, root cause analysis, and performance optimization
Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities (bench testing, environmental, compliance, etc.)
Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), reliability, and cost optimization efforts
Design for real-world deployment: signal integrity, power delivery, EMI/EMC, ESD, thermal management, vibration, environmental hardening, manufacturability, and serviceability
Participate in supplier/vendor selection and technical evaluations as needed
Ensure documentation is thorough, accurate, and maintained throughout development cycles

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