Job Title: Electrical Engineer (Robotics & Drive-by-Wire Systems)
Location: Mendon, UT
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 4+ months (Through 10/15/2026)
Pay Range: $45.76/hr. to $46.77/hr. on W2 | $54.29/hr. to $60.80/hr. on C2C
Domain: Robotics | Autonomous Vehicles & Ground-Based Systems
Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Primary (Must-Have):
• 5–7 years of professional experience with electrical systems integration and hardware troubleshooting
• Hands-on proficiency with standard electronic test equipment, including Oscilloscopes and Multi-meters
• Experience in wiring harness design, pin mapping, harness routing, and electrical schematic layout
• Strong capability in diagnosing and analyzing serial bus communications (specifically CAN bus electrical signals and data)
• Proven background troubleshooting electrical prototypes and diagnosing/repairing complex circuitry deviations
Secondary (Good to Have):
• Experience programming embedded or electronic modules (specifically using logical/visual programming languages)
• Prior work exposure to Drive-by-Wire (DBW) systems or autonomous robotic platforms
• Familiarity with soldering, preventative maintenance, and calibration of sensitive developmental components
• Ability to effectively reverse-engineer and adapt legacy electrical topologies into new vehicle variants
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a proficient Electrical Engineer for a high-impact, fully onsite contract position based in Mendon, UT. This role focuses on designing, modifying, and installing sophisticated electrical subsystems on small robotic units and ground-based vehicles. Working under the guidance of senior engineering staff with a high degree of autonomy, the incumbent will own electrical topology mapping for Drive-by-Wire systems, design and build custom wiring harnesses, analyze CAN bus data signals, and perform full-lifecycle hardware troubleshooting to accelerate prototype development.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design end-to-end electrical system diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications, including detailed wiring harness architecture and pin mapping.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to safely route harnesses, strategically place electronic modules, and build out physical vehicle prototypes.
• Program embedded modules using logical visual programming languages, and assemble, test, and validate developmental electronic components and equipment.
• Utilize advanced electronic test equipment (Oscilloscopes, multi-meters) to isolate functional faults, resolve structural electrical/mechanical malfunctions, and replace defective circuitry components using precision hand tools and soldering irons.
• Plan, complete, and meticulously log periodic electrical testing and performance validation results to recommend or initiate critical system modifications or preventative maintenance.
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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