Who We Are

ST Engineering Aethon, Inc is a forward-thinking robotics company dedicated to revolutionizing the health care and hospitality industries through cutting-edge innovations. Specializing in advanced robotics and AI solutions, STE Aethon, Inc. designs and develops state-of-the-art autonomous mobile robots that optimize efficiency, enhance productivity, and redefine the way businesses operate in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Aethon endeavors to make our Careers page accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via email at careers@aethon.com or call 412-322-2975 -- ext. 160

Position Logistics

Location: Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA -- Onsite 3-5 days/week

Reports To: Director of Hardware Engineering

Work Model: Hybrid. Flexible with minimum of 3 days/week onsite

What YOU will do:

Aethon is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who will be responsible for the design and implementation of electronic systems and modules for current and next generation robotic solutions. In this role, you will use your experience and expertise to provide technical leadership for various internal and external projects. You will be responsible for the specification, design, development, and testing from prototyping through manufacturing. Experience in embedded systems, microcontrollers, programmable logic, rapid prototyping, and integrated wire harness design is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Design and develop electrical hardware solutions, drive design decisions across analog, digital, power, safety, and communication domains

Own the full lifecycle of electrical subsystem development: requirements, architecture, schematic design, layout, DFM/DFT, verification, and transfer to manufacturing

Plan and lead verification and validation for electrical systems

Translate higher-level product goals into detailed electrical constraints, specifications, and design control documents

Act as a primary liaison when using external design partners by defining scope, negotiating technical aspects of statements of work, reviewing design proposals, and managing requirements

Lead the creation of Design Control documents, including DFMEA, interface control documents, and system-level schematics to meet product requirements and long-term maintainability

Coordinate with leadership, program management, and cross-functional teams to ensure product development activities are aligned

Work with manufacturing and service teams to troubleshoot issues and analyze data to continuously improve product reliability

Lead and organize root cause analysis of existing electrical systems, designs, and electro-mechanical assemblies

STE Aethon Inc. Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date

Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

Free Onsite Gym

Immediate 401k vesting

Wellness Incentive Program

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

What YOU need to Succeed:

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or a related field

10+ years of experience in electrical design in electromechanical systems, consumer/industrial electronics, or similar background

Ability to direct and motivate work efforts of others as a tech lead

Experience with PCB design (Altium preferred), embedded systems, and electromechanical integration

Fluency in autonomous systems: Various 3D sensor modalities, power architecture, safety concepts, time synchronization protocols, and real-time communication

Strong electrical analysis, testing, and troubleshooting skills

Familiarity with Linux, Windows, and various microcontroller IDEs and tools

Experience with high-speed communication interfaces, such as CAN/FD, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, and SPI

Knowledge of a variety of battery chemistries and use in mobile or portable platforms

Experience with EMC testing, mitigation techniques, and certification process

Knowledge of developing, testing, or modifying embedded firmware on various microcontrollers in C, and familiarity with ARM architectures would be a plus

Comfortable working within various IDEs to support your hardware development and testing

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal

Experienced with working with outside vendors and design/fabrication contractors

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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