The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design and improvement of electronic systems, troubleshoot issues, and support product development while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
WHO WE ARE
If you ask us, we’re the perfect mix of athletes, entrepreneurs, engineers, and creatives. Our diverse backgrounds and shared values are what help make Hydrow great. Our mission is not just to create an amazing fitness experience, but a beautiful human experience - one that’s honest, inclusive, and positive.. Hydrow is the Live Outdoor Reality (LOR)™ rowing machine that delivers on-water experiences at home with workouts led by world-class athletes. At Hydrow, you’ll have the chance to shape a company that is disrupting the fitness industry while creating engaging content unmatched in the marketplace today. Sound exciting? That’s because it is!
Hydrow builds connected fitness equipment that combines high performance hardware, software, and immersive content to create a unique workout experience. Our newest strength product, LYQUID, is a connected strength platform built around a complex electromechanical system that combines motors, sensors, power electronics, and embedded software.
As part of Hydrow’s hardware and production team, you will work with a tight-knit group of engineers responsible for designing, building, and supporting the product. The role focuses on resolving electrical issues found in development, manufacturing, and the field, while contributing to design improvements, cost reduction efforts, and preparation for entry into the EU market. You will work closely with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and supplier teams in the US and Asia to improve system reliability and performance.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Contribute to new product development as well as improvements to existing designs, including reliability improvements and cost reduction efforts.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues found in production and in the field.
- Perform electrical design work including schematic capture, PCB layout, and BOM management.
- Travel to manufacturing partners in Asia as needed.
- Support EMC and safety certification efforts for US and EU regulatory requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience developing electronics in the consumer or medical device spaces.
- Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams and maintain clear documentation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment, take ownership of technical problems, and contribute wherever needed to move work forward.
- Experience with electronics assembly, rework, and repair.
- Experience bringing up and debugging electrical designs using typical laboratory equipment.
- Experience integrating electronics into complex mechanical assemblies.
- Experience designing PCBs using schematic capture and layout EDA tools such as KiCad or Altium.
- Familiarity with certification testing procedures.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Familiarity with BLDC motor drive and eddy current braking systems.
- Experience interfacing with various sensor types (e.g. encoders, load cells, thermocouples).
- Knowledge of high voltage (<400VDC) and safety isolation schemes.
- Experience with C programming for firmware prototyping as well as scripting (e.g. Python, Matlab) to perform data analysis.
- Experience with thermal management for electronics.
HOW WE WORK
Authentic and Inclusive: We embrace each and every one of our differences and celebrate our diversity. We commit to fostering a space where everyone belongs and is heard.
Nimble with Purpose: We are a fleet of speedy boats, instead of a barge. As pathfinders of positive change, we adapt our focus with ease when our purpose points us in a new direction
Resilient Teammates: We support our Hydrow teammates and members through challenges: technical, personal, or unexpected waves. We overcome the present obstacle and persevere together.
Hydrow is a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate individual differences and recognize that unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and more successful. Hydrow actively seeks applicants who can bring a variety of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds to the team. Hydrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, qualified handicap, gender identity, results of genetic testing, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Our team values diversity in experience and backgrounds—we do our best work when we create space for different voices and perspectives. Whatever unique experiences or skill sets you bring, we look forward to learning from each other.
BENEFITS AND PERKS (Full Time Permanent Hydrownauts)
🩺 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Premiums 100% Paid For By Hydrow
🏖 Unlimited PTO Policy
🏦 401k
🚣 Free Membership to the Hydrow App and access to a free Hydrow
➕ MORE!
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Hydrow, Inc. Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office
Cambridge, MA, United States
Hydrow, Inc. Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
55 Thomson Pl, 1st Floor, Boston, MA, United States, 02210
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