Senior Electrical Engineer 1

Neya Systems, a subsidiary of ARA, is a leader in advanced robotics developing off-road autonomy for both commercial and defense customers. Our deep domain expertise spans semi-autonomy, autonomy, perception, and mission planning; all of which support a wide range of DoD and commercial thrust areas. Our main center of gravity is in the Pittsburgh area.

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, and developing off-road autonomy.

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 is preferred


• 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

What Makes Neya Unique

• Solve immediate and pressing real-world problems that advance the state-of-the-art


• Work with some of the smartest people in unmanned systems


• Strong company culture; challenging and innovative


• Competitive salaries and outstanding benefits including 401k, ESOP, and company-paid medical, dental, life insurance and annual performance bonuses


• Work-life balance; flexible hours and working conditions

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)