Senior Electrical Engineer
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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.
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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’