Pronto
Overview
Pronto is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the team and help expand autonomous haulage systems. You will design robust hardware solutions for challenging environments in mining and heavy equipment, contributing to safe, reliable autonomous operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Heavy Equipment Interface Analysis & Documentation
- Analyze and document CAN bus, J1939, direct signaling, and vehicle-specific communication protocols on heavy equipment
- Create comprehensive technical documentation for electrical interfaces and vehicle control systems
- Document electrical schematics, pinouts, and signal specifications for integration points
- Drive-by-Wire System Development
- Design and implement custom circuit boards for electronic and actuator-based vehicle operation
- Implement fail-safe mechanisms and redundant control pathways for safety-critical systems
- Work with cross-team engineers to design custom wiring harnesses and connector solutions for harsh industrial environments
- Advanced PCB Design
- Design multi-layer motherboards for compute units handling real-time control systems
- Implement high-speed differential signaling for camera interfaces, GNSS, and LiDAR signaling
- Design mixed-signal circuits combining power electronics with sensitive sensor processing
- Adhere to high standards for signal robustness and DFA
- Hardware Testing & Documentation
- Document testing requirements for environmental durability and system reliability of hardware components
- Design and build hardware test apparatus for validation and troubleshooting
- Support quality assurance processes and technical documentation standards
- Integration & Deployment Support
- Support field installations and troubleshoot hardware issues at customer sites
- Work closely with software and mechanical teams to optimize system integration
- Collaborate with team members to develop tight system interfaces in a rapid iteration environment
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Strong PCB design experience with multi-layer boards and high-speed signaling
- Experience with embedded systems and real-time control applications
- Familiarity with common communication protocols
- Hands-on experience with hardware testing and validation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Willingness to travel occasionally for field deployments
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on groundbreaking autonomous technology
- Collaborative environment with industry pioneers and leading engineers
- Competitive compensation and equity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Location
San Francisco, CA
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
- Technology, Information and Internet