Electrical Designer

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing electrical systems, schematics, and layouts for various projects. You will collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to create innovative and efficient electrical designs that comply with industry standards and company requirements.

What you'll do

• Design, build, route, and test cable assemblies and related electronic components.
• Calculate power/load requirements and specify circuit protection, cable connectors, wire sizes, and other electrical components for cable harnesses and associated devices.
• Research and determine interface requirements for integrating various electrical components.
• Develop cable harness schematics and parts list documentation.
• Submit purchase requests for necessary parts and materials.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers to gather essential design information.
• Coordinate design efforts with other engineering disciplines.
• Provide guidance and direction to technicians as needed.
• Integrate electronic components on various vehicle platforms and troubleshoot issues that may arise.
• Perform additional work-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with multiple vehicle platforms, including military vehicles, trucks, and buses.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and component datasheets.
• Ability to design electrical interfaces for computers and sensors.
• Familiarity with electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, power supplies, load banks, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong foundational knowledge of electrical theory and applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aviation or military-style vehicles and electronic systems.
• Proficiency in designing and utilizing military-style circular connectors.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques in electronic design.
• Hands-on experience designing low-voltage DC power and distribution systems (e.g., 12V, 24V, 48V).
• Experience designing and documenting cable harness assemblies to military and/or industrial specifications.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or a related field.
• Experience in electrical design in production or R&D, preferably with a focus on autonomy or automotive.
• Experience with various communication protocols such as serial, digital, fiber, Ethernet, and CAN bus.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Altium, AutoCAD, Revit, EPLAN, etc.) and electrical design tools.

US Salary Range
$90,000-$115,000

Location
Clarksburg, MD - In Office

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.