TerraFirma, Inc
Avionics Engineer
Robot Ranch (Austin, TX) · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 339 days ago
AvionicsElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Salaries and leveling will be determined on a case-by-case basis if an offer is extended.
- Relocation packages are available to help cover moving costs, if applicable.
- What we learned was simple: infrastructure is everything.
Responsibilities
- Engineering Design: Design wiring harnesses, circuits, and systems to enable reliable control of drive-by-wire machinery in high vibration, dirty, outdoor environments
- DFM/DFT & Serviceability: Drive improvements to designs to simplify builds and installs, reduce wiring ambiguity, add practical test points, and make field service faster and more repeatable
- Install & Integration Support: Support vehicle builds and retrofits by unblocking installation issues, improving harness routing/packaging, and iterating rapidly based on shop and field feedback
- create and maintain wiring diagrams, harness drawings, assembly/installation procedures, test procedures, bills of materials, and suitable alternates
- own root-cause investigations, implement immediate fixes, and drive sustainable long-term solutions
- Vendor / Contractor Collaboration: Develop and maintain working relationships with manufacturers to streamline production and improve build and install quality over time
- Circuit design fundamentals and component selection experience
- Documentation: Eliminate uncertainty through the use of effective documentation practices; create and maintain wiring diagrams, harness drawings, assembly/installation procedures, test procedures, bills of materials, and suitable alternates
- Debugging, Failure Analysis & Corrective Action: Use measurement equipment to troubleshoot electrical systems on the bench and in the field; own root-cause investigations, implement immediate fixes, and drive sustainable long-term solutions
- This includes wiring harnesses, circuits, and system integration for drive-by-wire machines in rugged outdoor environments.
Requirements
- Practical experience working on electrical systems
- Experience designing and qualifying systems for high vibration and/or outdoor environments
- Experience using electrical measuring equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, signal analyzer, etc.)
- Strong understanding of "fail-safe" design principles
- Experience designing, setting up and debugging computer networks (Ethernet, CAN bus, Cellular, WIFI, etc.)
- Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
- Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends when needed to support critical deadlines
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Experience
Skills
- the same engineering mindset that enabled us to tackle space exploration and mass manufacturing could be applied to infrastructure.
Compensation
- Base compensation will vary based on factors such as relevant experience and education.
- Our total compensation package also includes equity in TerraFirma.
Company info
- At TerraFirma, we're redefining how the world moves earth for construction.
- Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Bain Capital Ventures, TerraFirma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer.
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