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Volley Automation

Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Volley Automation, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Do you like machines that move heavy things? Is it even better if they make cool noises? Do you hate parking? Do you love parking? If so, we have a job for you!Volley Automation is looking for an outstanding hardware systems engineer to help bring our robotic parking garage to life. You'll make robots that safely stow patrons' cars, and retrieve them upon demand. There are lots of other pieces of automation and infrastructure that go into a robot garage too. You'll work closely with our interdisciplinary team of robot nerds to make everything come together.We are a small and highly collaborative team that values open communication. It is important to empower every team member to take ownership of their work, which contributes to everyone’s success. We're looking for someone who thrives in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment and is excited to join us on this adventure.The Role

You will work closely with our team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, as well as our operations teams, to develop and deploy our robot parking garage. You will be the glue that ensures all of the parts work together.Responsibilities

Help push the design of complex electromechanical systems forward from concept to productionRoll up your sleeves to do some prototype bring-up and debuggingCollaborate with cross-functional teams (EE, ME, SW, project and product managers) to integrate and ship complete systems - ROBOTICS IS A TEAM SPORTCreate and execute test plans (and analyze the results!)Don't forget the documentationOccasional travel required to facilitate customer installations and troubleshoot problemsYou Have

10 years designing and developing productsAbility to troubleshoot and diagnose complex system-level issues across various domains (electrical, mechanical, controls, software, and operations)Strong electromechanical testing and troubleshooting chopsA high degree of comfort with ambiguityBasic familiarity with software systems, such as Linux, C++, Python or other applicable tools and frameworksGood relationship with sensors (depth, cameras, temperature, power/current, etc.)A burning desire to identify the root cause of a problemYou need to be a clear communicator, and that includes the documentation you generateBS in engineering (or equivalent)Enthusiasm to come onsite to the office at least 3 days per weekMust love robotsNice To Have

You have shipped a productExperience with autonomy / systems engineering / automotive network architecture / vehicle integrationStrong working knowledge of communications protocols such as CAN/MODBUS, TCP/IP, I2C, UART, etc.Know how to integrate things that must survive in a rugged environmentUnderstand and appreciate validation and verificationRF/WiFi/networking - apprentice wizard levelFamiliarity with industrial controls, PLC, microcontrollers, and motor driversFamiliarity with agency certs and testing (UL, IEC, ISO, CE)Dangerous hobbies a plusApplicant must provide proof of his or her eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire.Volley Automation is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, color, disability (physical, intellectual/developmental, or mental health/psychiatric), exercising the right to family care and medical leave related to serious health condition of employee or family member, child bonding, or military exigencies, engaging in protected activity, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), military and veteran status, national origin (includes language restrictions), pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), religious creed (includes dress and grooming practices), reproductive health decision making, sex/gender, and sexual orientation.We are not accepting resumes from third-party vendors or agency recruiters representing candidates. Direct Applicants Only.

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