AION ROBOTICS CORPORATION Electrical Engineer Arvada, CO · Full time Company website

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AION Robotics is a rapidly growing startup manufacturing advanced, rugged autonomous ground vehicles. We are bringing Industry 4.0 to outdoor commercial jobsites through the scaled deployment of turnkey autonomous products fully automating infrastructure monitoring and inspection tasks. If our current open roles don't align with your background, we still want to connect with you. Join our Talent Network!

AION Robotics designs and manufactures next-generation autonomous platforms for infrastructure monitoring, industrial automation, and mission-critical robotics applications. Our cross-functional team brings together experts in AI, embedded systems, and advanced mechatronics to deliver powerful solutions that operate reliably in the most demanding environments.---

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and fast-moving Electrical Engineer with experience in embedded systems, power electronics, and sensor integration. You will play a leading role in the design, layout, and validation of advanced electronics systems, including high-speed interfaces, smart power management, and sensor fusion architectures. This role is ideal for someone who can move quickly from concept to production with a high level of design accuracy and system awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, layout, and bring-up of high-quality, manufacturable PCBs under tight deadlines.
• Develop custom embedded carrier boards interfacing processors, sensors, and communication protocols.
• Engineer smart fusing and MOSFET switching circuits for autonomous vehicle power distribution and protection.
• Design robust power systems including step-down/up converters, overcurrent/undervoltage protection, and low-noise analog supply rails.
• Integrate and validate MEMS sensors (IMUs, barometers, magnetometers, etc.) across digital buses.
• Implement and troubleshoot high-speed and industrial data links including Gigabit Ethernet, CANbus, UART, and M.2-based modules.
• Perform EMI-aware design practices, signal integrity analysis, and support for EMC testing and compliance.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and AI teams throughout the design lifecycle to ensure tight system integration.
• Manage design reviews, documentation, and validation reports for both prototype and production-grade systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in PCB design and embedded hardware development.
• Proficient in Altium Designer, KiCad, or equivalent PCB layout tools.
• Demonstrated experience with power electronics, digital/analog circuit design, and hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC, grounding, shielding, and differential signal layout techniques.
• Solid knowledge of embedded communication protocols and physical interfaces.
• Strong documentation and cross-discipline collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus)

• Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms, embedded Linux carrier boards, or SOMs.
• Familiarity with real-time autopilot control systems, or IMUs.
• Experience designing for ruggedized, autonomous, or mobile robotics platforms.
• Exposure to ISO 7637, CISPR 25, or MIL-STD EMI standards.

Why Join AION Robotics?

Work on cutting-edge robotic systems deployed in real-world, high-impact industries. Join a close-knit team of deeply technical engineers passionate about autonomy and innovation. Competitive compensation, stock options, and benefits. Opportunity to influence product direction and make rapid, visible contributions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:                  

This position is eligible for:

o  Restricted Stock Options

o  Aggressive Annual Bonus & Base Salary Reviews

o  Personalized PTO

o  Wellness Program

o  401K Retirement Plan

o  Medical, Vision & Dental

 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, and equity compensation package.

 

 If you’re passionate about engineering high-performance autonomous vehicles and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

 

AION Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with AION Robotics is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.