Senior Electrical Engineer at Cyngyn

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Industrial AutomationIndustries

Requirements

  • 5–8 years of electrical engineering experience in production hardware development
  • Strong generalist background across multiple areas of electrical engineering (PCB, harness, system integration)
  • Proven expertise with PCB design, including schematic capture, layout, and DFM best practices
  • Experience with wiring harness design, particularly using Rapid Harness or similar tools
  • Familiarity with Arena PLM or equivalent systems for configuration and release management
  • Working knowledge of functional safety design principles and relevant standards (ISO-26262, IEC-60335)
  • Experience working with high-speed digital interfaces and multiple communication protocols

Responsibilities

  • Drive system-level electrical architecture, defining electrical needs, interface points, and integration strategies across subsystems
  • Design and deliver PCBAs, wiring harnesses, and complete system schematics from concept to production
  • Perform schematic capture, layout, and documentation using Altium Designer
  • Develop and document wiring harness designs using Rapid Harness, ensuring signal integrity, topology control, and manufacturability
  • Work with high-speed interfaces (>1 Gbps) and communication protocols, including I2C, I3C, I2S, GMSL, MIPI-CSI2, Ethernet, CAN, SPI, SSI, and various analog layers
  • Use structured risk management tools such as NUDD and FMEA to identify and mitigate design risks early
  • Define and execute Acceptance Test Plans (ATPs) for electrical validation, qualification, and production release
  • Apply best practices for battery-powered EV architectures, including EMC/EMI compliance and regulatory testing
  • Manage and release documentation through Arena PLM, ensuring configuration control and traceability
  • Translate system requirements into actionable design deliverables and manage schedule commitments
  • Diagnose and resolve complex, cross-disciplinary issues involving electrical, mechanical, and communication subsystems
  • Ensure designs meet Functional Safety considerations aligned with standards such as ISO-26262 or IEC-60335

Skills

PCB design
harness development
system integration
electrical architecture
system-level electrical design

Cyngyn

Autonomous vehicle technology for industrial fleets

About Cyngyn

Cyngn focuses on industrial autonomous vehicle technology, offering the Enterprise Autonomy Suite (EAS) that combines self-driving software, hardware, and analytics for industrial fleets. Their technology transforms traditional vehicles into fully autonomous units, enhancing efficiency in manufacturing and warehouse settings. Unlike competitors, Cyngn uses a Robotics as a Service (RaaS) model, allowing clients to access their technology through a subscription, which reduces upfront costs. The company's goal is to lead in industrial automation by providing scalable and efficient solutions that improve operational performance.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$134.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Commuter Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Stock Options
Sabbatical Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Meal Benefits

Risks

Competition from established players like Waymo and Tesla in industrial applications.
Potential supply chain issues with reliance on NVIDIA hardware and software.
Economic downturns could impact the adoption of Cyngn's RaaS model.

Differentiation

Cyngn's Enterprise Autonomy Suite is vehicle agnostic, supporting diverse industrial fleets.
The company offers a Robotics as a Service model, reducing upfront costs for clients.
Cyngn's proprietary computer vision technology enhances autonomous vehicle capabilities.

Upsides

Growing demand for autonomous vehicles due to labor shortages in industrial sectors.
Partnerships with major dealers like Alta Equipment Group expand market reach.
Recent patent for adaptive decision making strengthens Cyngn's technological edge.

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