Senior Electrical Engineer

Company: Mine Vision Systems
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 Powered by JazzHR thgJK84YvT

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