User Experience Hardware Electrical Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a User Experience Hardware Electrical Engineer in Foster City, CA.

Summary:
As an Electrical Engineer on our Infotainment and Connectivity Hardware team, you will own the development of some of the key human-machine interfaces (HMI) our riders use to interact with our robot. This includes hardware for user authentication, ingress access, communication, and cabin/occupant monitoring. In this highly cross-functional role, you will need to develop requirements, solve challenging design problems, create and test prototypes, and coordinate projects to meet critical company milestones.

Responsibilities:
* You are expected to be hands-on, investigating issues whenever and wherever they occur to resolve problems, and drive design updates
* Specify electrical component and system requirements and lead engineering discussions and development with suppliers including drawing reviews, requirement validation, and change request documentation
* Coordinate supplier tooling and production to meet critical milestones
* Collaborate with mechanical, systems, firmware, and software engineering teams as well as system operators to iterate on existing designs and develop future solutions
* Conduct root cause analysis during the development, validation, build, and deployment phases for issue resolution including detailed log reviews and component investigations
* Support the development and execution of system and component-level validation test plans
* Work with manufacturing and quality engineers to mature components and support vehicle build, bring-up, and test activities

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
* 5-10 years of experience in electrical component/system design and troubleshooting
* Experience taking a part or assembly from concept through production, working with external suppliers, and managing deliverables for multiple projects
* Automotive (CAN bus, automotive Ethernet, A2B, and other automotive networks), aerospace, or safety critical industry experience
* Experience with on-board digital serial interfaces such as SPI, UART, I2C, and I2S
* Experience with electrical and EMI/C testing

Bonus Qualifications:
* Firmware / Software experience (managing/developing/testing) including functional knowledge of python, c/c++, and other scripting languages
* Experience with chassis and/or electromechanical systems
* Experience with high-speed bus protocols such as PCIe, Display Port, and HDMI
* Experience using Altium, 3DX, Catia V5/V6, or similar tools
* Knowledge of automotive functional safety (ISO26262) standards

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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