Senior Electrical Engineer

Mine Vision Systems (MVS) is dedicated to providing advanced workflow-integrated perception which improve speed, safety and productivity for the mining industry. We are a spinoff from Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center, and are located in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood. Following the successful product launch of our FaceCapture™ Mapping System, we are in a growth mode and we are seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our team.

As a Sr. Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the new and continuous development work for the electrical systems on the FaceCapture™ Mapping System used by our customers in hard rock mining environments

You will help bridge cutting-edge robotics research with robust, deployable solutions that work in the harshest real-world conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design reviews with internal and external development teams
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, firmware, software) on performance requirements for new circuit board designs
• Lead relationship with PCBA assembly houses to ensure on time delivery of tested and verified components
• Develop internal and external requirements and specification documents
• Comfortable building a development schedule and planning resource needs to keep projects on track
• Generate system diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring harness diagrams, and assist with assembly and build documentation.
• Support field deployments and trials at customer sites (up to ~10% travel).

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience working with field robotic systems, sensors, or autonomous platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similarly related field (Master’s degree preferred but not required).
• Circuit Design & Analysis: Analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design; PCB layout; simulation tools (Altium Designer preferred)
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, signal generators, thermal imaging, fault diagnosis
• Soldering Skills: SMT, Through-Hole, desoldering and rework
• Rugged Circuit Design: designing systems that meet electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection standards and human safety compliance requirements 
• Networking & Communication Protocols: Modbus, CAN, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, RS-485
• Wiring & Harness Design: Cable routing for dynamic robotic joints, EMI/EMC mitigation, connector selection, and strain relief design
• High speed signal protocol and design: PCIe, USB 3.x, DDR RAM, HDMI, DisplayPort, and Ethernet
• Sensor Integration: Encoders, IMUs, LIDAR, ultrasonic, force/torque sensors, cameras, and proximity sensors
• Veteran of the product development process; defining engineering requirements, DVT engineering process, and manufacturing at scale
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Strong communication skills, initiative, and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience working on products that operate in harsh or operationally demanding environments
• Experience interfacing with electrical systems on industrial vehicles
• Proficient with Jira, Confluence, Git, and Google Workspace tools
• Extensive experience with volume manufacturing of PCBAs (100s of units or more)
• Proficiency with embedded debugging tools including JTAG/SWD debuggers

Why Join Us?

• We are a fast paced and growing company with real robotic hardware in the field around the world, generating actual revenue
• Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team bringing advanced research into production.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with match
• Uncounted PTO policy and flexible hybrid work model
• Small team that allows for immediate impact and showcasing of your talents
• Opportunity for hands-on work with cutting edge technology