[Hiring] Electrical Engineer @Fathom Robotics

Role Description

Fathom Robotics is hiring an Electrical Engineer to own electrical subsystem design and PCB layout for our AUV and USV programs, part-time and fully remote. You will define subsystem architecture such as power distribution topology and sensor interfacing, then turn it into a validated board design, working closely with our in-person team, who handle bench bring-up, fabrication, and field deployments. You will stay closely looped in on test results and design iteration.

Location: Remote, anywhere in the United States

Work Type: Part-Time, 15 to 30 hours per week

Program Conditions:

• This position is fully remote, based anywhere in the United States, with regular video calls and shared design reviews alongside the in-person team at our Fort Worth, TX facility.
• Schedule is flexible at 15 to 30 hours per week, with occasional adjusted availability around design review cycles and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Subsystem design: define electrical architecture, including power distribution topology, sensor and communications interface strategy (ArduSub, ArduPilot, MAVLink), and connector and harness planning for marine environments.
• Subsystem design: select components and build bills of materials, balancing performance, cost, and availability.
• PCB layout: own schematic capture and board layout, translating subsystem architecture into a manufacturable design.
• PCB layout: produce connector, harness, and cable specifications for fabrication by the in-person team.
• Review bench test and bring-up results from the in-person team and iterate on the design accordingly.
• Join design reviews remotely to stay aligned with program schedules and test milestones.
• Maintain design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and design notes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on PCB layout experience, including schematic capture and board layout in tools such as Altium, KiCad, or Eagle; the top-priority qualification for this role.
• Some subsystem-level electrical design experience, such as power architecture or sensor interfacing.
• Degree, or equivalent hands-on experience, in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Solid grounding in circuit design fundamentals: power electronics, signal integrity, and component selection.
• Familiarity with microcontroller platforms such as Arduino, STM32, or Teensy, and flight controller hardware such as Pixhawk.
• Familiarity with Embedded C/C++ or Python.
• Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment while staying closely coordinated with an in-person team.
• US person status required (defense program context).
• Eligible for SECRET clearance sponsorship if required for an assigned program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Power electronics or battery management system design experience.
• EMI/EMC design and mitigation experience.
• Design experience with waterproof or marine-rated connectors and enclosures.
• ArduPilot, ArduSub, or MAVLink experience, on any vehicle type.
• IMU or GNSS sensor integration experience.
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or equivalent) to coordinate with mechanical packaging.

Benefits

• This is a part-time position and is not eligible for health benefits.
• Compensation: $50 to $100 per hour, commensurate with experience.