Hardware Validation - Electrical Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><h2><strong>Company Overview</strong></h2> <p>At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.</p></div><h2><strong>Position Overview</strong></h2> <p class="p1">We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Electrical Hardware Validation Engineer to work closely with our Electrical Engineering team in developing and validating next-generation robotics electronics systems. This role focuses on defining and executing validation strategies for complex PCB designs used in robotics applications, including power systems, DC-DC converters, embedded computing platforms, motor control interfaces, and sensor systems.</p> <p class="p1">In addition to new hardware validation, this role will also support debugging and failure analysis of existing robotic platforms in both lab and operational environments. The ideal candidate enjoys working hands-on with hardware, troubleshooting complex issues, developing test methodologies, and collaborating across engineering disciplines to improve system reliability and future hardware designs.</p> <h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop comprehensive validation and test plans for new PCB designs and embedded electronic systems</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Define functional, electrical, thermal, and reliability test procedures for robotics hardware</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Execute board bring-up, debugging, and characterization activities in the lab</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Validate subsystems including power distribution and protection circuits, DC-DC converters and power sequencing, embedded computing hardware, sensor interfaces and communication buses, and high-speed digital and analog circuits</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Perform lithium battery safety and validation testing, including charge/discharge characterization, protection circuit verification, thermal behavior evaluation, and failure-mode analysis</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop and execute wire harness reliability and characterization tests, including continuity, insulation resistance, strain relief, vibration and flex-cycle, and connector retention validation</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Design, build, and maintain hardware test fixtures and validation setups</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support debugging and repair of existing robotic systems and deployed hardware</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Investigate hardware failures, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Systems Engineers to improve testability, manufacturability, robustness, and serviceability of designs</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Collect, analyze, and document test data, failure reports, validation procedures, and engineering findings</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Communicate technical issues, test results, and root cause findings across cross-functional engineering teams</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support automation of repetitive validation and diagnostic tasks using scripting tools where appropriate</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support prototype builds, integration activities, and system-level testing</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain lab equipment, calibration records, and validation documentation</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Internship, academic project, or hands-on experience with PCB debugging or embedded electronics</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, and logic analyzers</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Familiarity with power electronics, DC-DC converters, embedded systems, sensor and communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet), and lithium battery systems</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and interpret datasheets</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with robotics systems or autonomous platforms</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or Cadence</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with lithium battery testing or battery management systems (BMS)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience developing test automation scripts using Python or similar languages</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Understanding of Design for Testability (DFT) principles</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with fixture design, pogo-pin interfaces, or functional test systems</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience testing wire harnesses, connectors, or electromechanical assemblies</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Exposure to EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration, or environmental testing</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Familiarity with Linux-based embedded systems</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$100,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$300,000 USD</span></div></div></div>