R & D Electrical Design Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Function Summary:

The Research & Development Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for researching, designing, prototyping, and validating next-generation electronic systems that support Clarience Technologies' product vision three to five years and beyond. This role evaluates emerging technologies and develops innovative hardware solutions for commercial vehicle applications, transforming concepts into functional prototypes and scalable product designs.

Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, the engineer develops embedded systems that acquire, process, and communicate data in demanding operating environments. The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with a passion for innovation and exemplifies Clarience Technologies' C.L.E.A.R. principles: Curiosity, Leadership, Enthusiasm, Accountability, and Respect.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Investigate emerging technologies and assess their potential to support Clarience Technologies' long-term product and technology roadmaps
  • Develop project definitions, technical requirements, and technology assessments for new product concepts, feature enhancements, and advanced development initiatives.
  • Develop proof-of-concept solutions to evaluate new technologies, system architectures, and product concepts.
  • Research, document, and present technical findings, prototype results, recommendations, and technology assessments to engineering teams, management, and key stakeholders.
  • Design, develop, and prototype next-generation electronic systems for transportation applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to transform concepts into practical prototype solutions
  • Develop integrated electronic systems that acquire, process, and communicate information while meeting performance, reliability, and application objectives in demanding operating environments
  • Work with project and program teams to identify and evaluate solutions that balance technical performance, cost, reliability, and business objectives
  • Conduct design reviews and risk assessments to evaluate technology readiness, identify potential failure modes, and improve design robustness
  • Develop and execute prototype validation, reliability, and field evaluation plans to assess performance and demonstrate technical feasibility
  • Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and field trial activities to validate functionality and performance within complete product systems
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation, test reports, design records, technical presentations, and technology white papers that communicate findings, recommendations, and design outcomes
  • Willing to travel to execute application development and testing functions

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline or equivalent years’ experience
  • 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and validating electronic hardware systems
  • Experience designing and developing analog and digital embedded electronic systems, including sensors, processors, communication interfaces, and data acquisition technologies
  • Experience developing proof-of-concept prototypes and evaluating new technologies from concept through prototype validation and field evaluation
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated system solutions
  • Experience conducting technical investigations, design reviews, risk assessments, and root-cause analysis
  • Experience creating and maintaining engineering documentation, technical reports, test plans, and design records
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
    Experience with embedded software development in C, C++, Python, RTOS, or Linux-based environments
  • Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, I²C, Ethernet, Bluetooth, cellular, or related technologies
  • Experience in advanced development, applied research, or new technology development activities
  • Experience evaluating emerging technologies and assessing their applicability to future product and technology roadmaps
  • Experience developing connected devices, wireless communication systems, telematics, cellular-enabled products, or Internet of Things (IoT) solutions
  • Experience with vehicle, industrial, or other machine communication networks and protocols, including the development, integration, and evaluation of systems that incorporate hardware, software, communications, and cloud-connected components

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a “US Person" which includes:  a United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).

Clarience Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

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