Journeyman Electrician, Chicago
Flock Safety$64,000 - $88,000/year
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement or location for this role?
The company is based in Mountain View, CA, but specific details on remote work or office requirements are not mentioned.
What salary or compensation is offered for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the Senior Electrical Engineer role?
Required skills include system-level electrical design, PCB and wiring harness design using Altium Designer and Rapid Harness, experience with high-speed interfaces and protocols like I2C, Ethernet, CAN, and battery-powered EV architectures.
What is the company culture like at Cyngn?
Cyngn has a startup energy with under 100 employees, close-knit teams, mentorship from leaders, a welcoming and diverse team emphasizing collaboration, trust, and innovation where everyone's perspective matters.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Electrical Engineer position?
A strong candidate has a proven record of delivering reliable, production-ready solutions as a hands-on generalist in PCB design, harness development, system integration, and understanding of broader system architecture, with experience leading electrical architecture from concept to mass production.
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