Senior Electrical Engineer

About CyngnBased in Mountain View, CA, Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous technology company. We deploy self-driving industrial vehicles like forklifts and tuggers to factories, warehouses, and other facilities throughout North America. To build this emergent technology, we are looking for innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join us and move this field forward. If you like to build, tinker, and create with a team of trusted and passionate colleagues, then Cyngn is the place for you.

Key reasons to join Cyngn: We are small and big. With under 100 employees, Cyngn operates with the energy of a startup. On the other hand, we’re publicly traded. This means our employees not only work in close-knit teams with mentorship from company leaders—they also get access to the liquidity of our publicly-traded equity.

We build today and deploy tomorrow. Our autonomous vehicles aren’t just test concepts—they’re deployed to real clients right now. That means your work will have a tangible, visible impact. We aren’t robots.

We just develop them. We’re a welcoming, diverse team of sharp thinkers and kind humans. Collaboration and trust drive our creative environment. At Cyngn, everyone’s perspective matters—and that’s what powers our innovation.

About this role:We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong foundation in system-level electrical design and a proven record of delivering reliable, production-ready solutions. This is a hands-on generalist role, ideal for someone who can confidently move between PCB design, harness development, system integration, and documentation—while understanding the broader system architecture. You will lead and execute key aspects of the electrical architecture for our AI-defined vehicle platforms, from concept through mass production. You’ll collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure clean, robust, and scalable electrical systems.

ResponsibilitiesDrive system-level electrical architecture, defining electrical needs, interface points, and integration strategies across subsystemsDesign and deliver PCBAs, wiring harnesses, and complete system schematics from concept to productionPerform schematic capture, layout, and documentation using Altium DesignerDevelop and document wiring harness designs using Rapid Harness, ensuring signal integrity, topology control, and manufacturabilityWork with high-speed interfaces (>1 Gbps) and communication protocols, including I2C, I3C, I2S, GMSL, MIPI-CSI2, Ethernet, CAN, SPI, SSI, and various analog layersUse structured risk management tools such as NUDD and FMEA to identify and mitigate design risks earlyDefine and execute Acceptance Test Plans (ATPs) for electrical validation, qualification, and production releaseApply best practices for battery-powered EV architectures, including EMC/EMI compliance and regulatory testingManage and release documentation through Arena PLM, ensuring configuration control and traceabilityTranslate system requirements into actionable design deliverables and manage schedule commitmentsDiagnose and resolve complex, cross-disciplinary issues involving electrical, mechanical, and communication subsystemsEnsure designs meet Functional Safety considerations aligned with standards such as ISO-26262 or IEC-60335Qualifications2-4 years of electrical engineering experience in production hardware developmentStrong generalist background across multiple areas of electrical engineering (PCB, harness, system integration)Proven expertise with PCB design, including schematic capture, layout, and DFM best practicesExperience with wiring harness design, particularly using Rapid Harness or similar toolsFamiliarity with Arena PLM or equivalent systems for configuration and release managementWorking knowledge of functional safety design principles and relevant standards (ISO-26262, IEC-60335)Experience working with high-speed digital interfaces and multiple communication protocolsFamiliarity with EMC/EMI compliance testing and design considerations. Strong communication and documentation skillsAbility to own designs end-to-end—from architecture through production releaseBenefits & PerksHealth benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)Company 401(k)Commuter BenefitsFlexible vacation policySabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the companyPaid Parental LeaveDaily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beveragesMonthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees$144,000 - $170,000 a yearWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

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