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Senior Electrical Engineer

National Robotics Engineering Center Uganda Full Time Posted 2026-08-23
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-08-23Close dateNot specifiedExperience6 yearsSourceBrighterMonday Uganda
electrical engineerroboticsembedded systemsPCB designAltium DesignerUgandafull timesenior levelR&DC/C++senior engineerfull time
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National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in Uganda to lead electrical design across robot design, fabrication, assembly, and testing. The role involves complex subsystem design, embedded systems, PCB layout, and sponsor presentations within a fast-paced R&D environment.

  • Senior-level electrical engineering role focused on robotics design and prototyping
  • Requires Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering plus 6+ years or MS plus 3+ years
  • Must have Altium Designer PCB layout and embedded C/C++ experience
  • Full-time position based in Uganda with standard 8 to 5 working hours
  • Opportunity to work on industrial, commercial, and government robotics projects

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Experience

Level:

Senior level

Length:

6 years

Language Requirement:

English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 8 to 5

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Location:

Uganda

Job descriptions &

OR MS in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years’

Proficiency with systems engineering and project management with significant focus on systems level design and integration

Strong understanding of motion control, brushed and brushless motors, and design of motion controllers

Circuit design and multi-layer PCB layout

using Altium Designer is required

with embedded system design implementing microcontrollers and FPGAs: strong

programming in C/C++ for embedded systems;

programming FPGAs (Verilog or VHDL)

Extensive analog circuit and low-voltage system design

Sensor interface design;

with interfaces such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, and standard computer buses is a must

Understanding of the design and debugging of safety-critical electrical systems and

with electrical system fault detection, prevention, and mitigation

An eagerness to work in a fast paced, rapid design, prototype, and build environment

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Job ID: 2024974

Why NREC?

Join our talented team at NREC where you will have a direct impact on operations and meaningful projects as you collaborate with experts and build your career helping solve industrial and government challenges and deploying technology to real world operations.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Careers > Senior Electrical Engineer

At the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), it is our engineers and technicians who drive the breakthroughs that define our success. The members of our technical staff collaborates closely with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and deploy sophisticated robotic solutions that address complex challenges in industrial, commercial and government sectors. Each project

OR MS in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years’

Proficiency with systems engineering and project management with significant focus on systems level design and integration

Strong understanding of motion control, brushed and brushless motors, and design of motion controllers

Circuit design and multi-layer PCB layout

using Altium Designer is required

with embedded system design implementing microcontrollers and FPGAs: strong

programming in C/C++ for embedded systems;

programming FPGAs (Verilog or VHDL)

Extensive analog circuit and low-voltage system design

Sensor interface design;

with interfaces such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, and standard computer buses is a must

Understanding of the design and debugging of safety-critical electrical systems and

with electrical system fault detection, prevention, and mitigation

An eagerness to work in a fast paced, rapid design, prototype, and build environment

Job ID: 2024974

Join our talented team at NREC where you will have a direct impact on operations and meaningful projects as you collaborate with experts and build your career helping solve industrial and government challenges and deploying technology to real world operations.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

National Robotics Engineering Center

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Careers > Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

At the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), it is our engineers and technicians who drive the breakthroughs that define our success. The members of our technical staff collaborates closely with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and deploy sophisticated robotic solutions that address complex challenges in industrial, commercial and government sectors. Each project

Benefits

from their expertise, creativity, and hands-on problem-solving, fueling progress and innovation across the organization.

As part of our dedicated team, you will work alongside world-class robotics professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and redefining ideas into solutions for real-world applications. We foster a culture of professionalism, respect, and collaboration, offering a flexible and encouraging environment where you can sharpen your skills, lead impactful projects, and take control of your career development.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design efforts in robot design, fabrication, assembly, and testing with a solid application of electrical engineering principles and practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative setting. In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing robotics design across multiple industries, ensuring our team delivers exceptional and ground- breaking results.

Designing, developing, and analyzing complex/larger electrical/electronic robotic subsystems/components

Performing light fabrication of prototype parts for robots

Supporting junior engineers

Assembling and testing electrical/electronic assembly

Documenting analysis, crafting, and testing results

Developing and making presentations to sponsors and other interested parties

Performing other R&D tasks, such as researching new electrical components

Administrative functions including purchasing materials and handling vendor relations

Other duties as assigned, based upon the needs of the department

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and more than 6 years’

from their expertise, creativity, and hands-on problem-solving, fueling progress and innovation across the organization.

As part of our dedicated team, you will work alongside world-class robotics professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and redefining ideas into solutions for real-world applications. We foster a culture of professionalism, respect, and collaboration, offering a flexible and encouraging environment where you can sharpen your skills, lead impactful projects, and take control of your career development.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design efforts in robot design, fabrication, assembly, and testing with a solid application of electrical engineering principles and practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative setting. In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing robotics design across multiple industries, ensuring our team delivers exceptional and ground- breaking results.

Designing, developing, and analyzing complex/larger electrical/electronic robotic subsystems/components

Performing light fabrication of prototype parts for robots

Supporting junior engineers

Assembling and testing electrical/electronic assembly

Documenting analysis, crafting, and testing results

Developing and making presentations to sponsors and other interested parties

Performing other R&D tasks, such as researching new electrical components

Administrative functions including purchasing materials and handling vendor relations

Other duties as assigned, based upon the needs of the department

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and more than 6 years’

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