<p>About this role:</p> <p>Pickle Robot is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and validation of the electrical systems that power and control our fleet of robotic unloaders.</p> <p>You'll play a critical role in architecting next-generation hardware platforms while managing a small, highly capable team of electrical and firmware engineers. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll own technical direction and execution, collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and deployment teams, and drive hardware platforms from concept through production.</p> <p>If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading talented engineers while staying close to the tech, this is the opportunity for you.</p> <p>What You'll Accomplish:</p> <ul> <li>Manage, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team of electrical and firmware engineers. </li><li>Guide career growth, hiring, and team development as the company scales. </li><li>Define and evolve system-level electrical architectures including power distribution, PCB design, cables and harnesses, cameras, safety systems, and sensors/actuators. </li><li>Drive design reviews, safety considerations, DFM/DFT practices, and validation efforts. </li><li>Lead firmware team to develop solutions to bring-up PLC, drive systems, safety devices, and embedded systems. </li><li>Ensure clear communication and shared roadmaps across the electrical and firmware stacks. </li><li>Work closely with Mechanical, Software, Product, and Deployment teams to integrate electrical systems into reliable, field-ready robots. </li><li>Interface with vendors and manufacturing partners to support prototyping, production, and testing. </li><li>Work closely with the System and Validation Team to define test plans, validation criteria, develop test fixtures, and debug procedures for new and existing designs. </li><li>Support field and fleet teams in diagnosing and resolving electrical or embedded issues. </li><li>Align engineering direction with company goals and product roadmap. </li><li>Contribute to planning cycles, technical strategy, and risk assessment </li></ul> <p>Who You Are:</p> <ul> <li>10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or management role. </li><li>Experience delivering robust electrical systems for robotics, industrial automation, or embedded hardware products. </li><li>Deep knowledge of PCB design, power systems, signal integrity, and hardware interfaces. </li><li>Familiarity with embedded microcontrollers, I2C/SPI/UART/CAN protocols, and real-world sensor integration. </li><li>Skilled in reviewing and supporting firmware for hardware validation and diagnostics. </li><li>Proficient in electrical simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout (e.g., Altium, KiCAD)Strong cross-functional collaboration skills-able to interface with mechanical, software, and product teams. </li><li>Experience managing roadmaps, team priorities, and project execution. </li><li>Ability to give and receive feedback constructively across disciplines. </li><li>Experience scaling hardware teams in a startup or high-growth environment preferred. </li><li>Familiarity to compliance and safety standards (e.g., UL, CE, IEC, ISO, RIA,etc.), EMI/EMC compliance, and field reliability practices. </li><li>Background in robotics systems or automation platforms. </li><li>Willing and able to work from our HQ in Charlestown, MA at least 3 days a week. </li></ul> <p>About Pickle Robot</p> <p>Pickle Robot is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications. Today Pickle robots autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human-scale or better performance. The alternative is manual work that is difficult, dirty, sometimes dangerous, and increasingly hard to staff at distribution centers around the globe. Pickle Robot is laser focused on automating truck unloading using generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics to deliver engineered products customers rely on. Pickle Robot Unload Systems work alongside people on loading docks to make the work safer, faster, and more efficient. Pickle robots are physical AI that unload trucks.</p> <p>Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.</p>