Senior Hardware Developer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior Hardware Developer (Robotics): Designing and optimizing electrical systems for autonomous floor scrubbing robots with an accent on PCB design, power distribution, and functional safety. Focus on building high-reliability circuits, integrating advanced sensor suites, and ensuring compliance with international safety standards.

Location: Hybrid in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a robotics company that develops autonomous floor scrubbing robots deployed globally to expand human potential.

What you will do

• Design electrical sub-modules and contribute to the overall systems engineering of next-generation robots.
• Develop PCB layouts for analog, digital, and power circuits, including control boards and motor control units.
• Collaborate with mechanical teams on wiring harness design to minimize EMI and ensure proper shielding.
• Execute Functional Safety Management (FSM) plans in compliance with IEC 61508, IEC 63327, and IEC 60335-2-72.
• Perform Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessments (HARA), FMEA, and Component FMEDAs.
• Develop and execute Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Fault Injection Tests (FIT).

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent degree.
• Minimum 7+ years of hardware design experience in Robotics, Safety Critical, Medical, Aerospace, or Automotive fields.
• Expertise in the full hardware development cycle, including PCB layout and design for manufacturing.
• Proficiency with standard test equipment (DMM, Scope, Power Supply, Function Generator).
• Deep understanding of functional safety metrics such as MTTFd and Diagnostic Coverage.
• Must be located in or able to work in Kitchener, Ontario.

Nice to have

• Experience with Robot Operating System (ROS) and Linux-based OS.
• Proficiency with the Mentor Graphics suite of tools for electronics design simulation.
• Experience with standards certifications such as UL, CSA, or CE.
• Prior experience operating or servicing industrial floor cleaning equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a small, high-impact hardware team.
• Engagement with cutting-edge robotics technology deployed on 5 continents.
• Collaborative environment focusing on reliability and quality in autonomous systems.