• Research, identify and test relevant circuits and sensors
• Find new sensors and ICs relevant to implementing and improving designs
• PCB board design, schematic and layout
• Circuit prototyping, PCB assembly and rework
• Generate wiring diagrams
• Source and procure electronic components and lab supplies
• Participate in hardware design process, reviews, and testing
• Perform light fabrication of prototype parts for robots
• Assemble and test mechanical and electrical assemblies
• Document analysis, design, and test results
• Travel to support field experiments
• Other duties as assigned

• • • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
    • 1-3 years of related experience
    • Experience in developing electrical circuits and electrical systems
    • Circuit design software experience (Altium preferred)

We especially want to hear from you if you have experience or qualifications in any of the following areas: 

• Experience with Python/Bash scripting, Matlab, C, C++
• Experience with MCU firmware development, Atmel and STM32
• Experience around FGPA development and Industrial IO systems
• Experience with High speed routing and fabrication considerations
• Experience with Imaging, optics and power supply design
• Embedded and industrial computing
• Motor controller design and specification and smart-battery design
• 3D modeling experience (SolidWorks)

You will have an impact on shaping the robotics revolution, collaborate with and learn from experts, and build your career in a very fast-growing field. As part of our team, you will develop solutions to solve industrial and government challenges, deploy your technology in real-world situations, work side-by-side with elite robotics experts, and develop a variety of cutting-edge technologies.

Have an Impact.

• Remove waste from farming = more food
• Make industrial processes environmentally friendly
• Make hazardous jobs safer
• Improve efficiency in industry & manufacturing
• Accelerate screening of pharmaceuticals

Take Control of Your Career.

• Select the career pathway that interests you
• Influence the direction of projects
• Supportive of a non-standard schedule
• Maintain work/life balance
• Switch between part-time and full-time as life demands

NREC is at the center of the robotics ecosystem in Pittsburgh, PA. With over 100 robotics companies, Pittsburgh has become the robotics capital of the world. Geek Wire calls it Robotics Row; others call it Roboburgh. Join the leader in the most exciting time in robotics!

Join our talented team at NREC, an operating unit within the world-renowned Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University.

NREC has 25+ years of experience and is globally renowned for developing and deploying robots into many applications across multiple sectors, such as agriculture, mining, defense, energy, and manufacturing. We strive to provide solutions for real-world challenges where automation and robots have a greater impact on productivity and improve the safety and comfort of the labor force. Our unique expertise places us at the forefront of unmanned ground vehicle design, autonomy, sensing and perception, machine learning, machine vision, operator assistance, 3D mapping, and position estimation. With over 160 robotics professionals, we solve challenges that no other organization can. 

NREC also leads in educational outreach through its Robotics Academy, which builds robotics curricula and software for K-12 and college-level students.