Electrical Engineer, Fauna
amazonBrooklyn (NY)
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will architect and lead electrical design for Fauna Robotics’ power and motion systems, shaping the platform that enables interactive, safe robots. You’ll collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams to deliver high-reliability, energy-efficient electronics for mobile robots. You will own power distribution, battery systems, EMI/EMC, and real-time control interfaces, driving scalable hardware foundations for robot-human interaction. This is a hands-on, cross-functional leadership opportunity with a strong impact on product performance and reliability. Compensation / Benefits health insurance 401(k) matching paid time off parential leave RSUs sign-on payments
Responsibilities:
Lead design, layout, and validation of PCBs for power, motor drivers, embedded systems, and sensor integration Architect and optimize power distribution and battery architectures to support high-performance actuators and real-time workloads Develop and refine lithium-ion battery systems and BMS hardware/software Design high-efficiency power architectures and monitoring circuitry for the robotics platform Ensure EMI/EMC compliance, signal integrity, and thermal design for high-reliability electronics in a mobile system Collaborate with firmware on real-time control strategies for smooth, compliant motion Coordinate with mechanical engineers on thermal management for batteries, power electronics, and motors Define electrical architecture for real-time control, networking, and diagnostics with high-speed, low-latency interfaces Support bring-up, debugging, and testing of prototype robots with firmware and mechanical teams Engage with vendors/CMs to source components and oversee production of key subsystems Mentor junior engineers, drive design reviews, and establish electrical engineering best practices
Key requirements:
5+ years in electrical theory, robotics, controls, and automated equipment 4+ years in motor controls (starts, VFDs, DC drives) Experience delivering products for large-volume production Strong PCB design and layout skills (Altium, KiCad, or similar) with high-power, signal integrity, and thermal knowledge Experience with lithium-ion battery systems, BMS hardware/software, and power distribution architectures Strong debugging skills with tools like oscilloscopes and power analyzers Proficiency with embedded interfaces (FDCAN, SPI, I2C, RS485, USB) and STM32 microcontrollers Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation and compliance for industrial/robotics systems Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or real-time electromechanical systems Cross-functional collaboration Mentoring and technical leadership Problem-solving under real-time constraints Altium or KiCad PCB design High-power electronics and thermal management Battery management systems (BMS) hardware/software
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