New Grad Electronics Engineer

About Canoo

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

The “Canoo Way”

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

Job Purpose

Canoo’s R3Pi Systems Engineering team is looking for an Associate Electronics Engineer who will rapidly define, design, integrate and validate LV electrical system with an emphasis on performance and safety. They will engage with cross-disciplinary staff to design innovative solutions for existing and future vehicle models. They will aid in integration and debugging of hardware issues.

Responsibilities (80s Of The Position)

• Understand, interpret, and update vehicle wiring and logical diagrams.
• Assemble, program and test electronics for new features
• Documentation of design and change processes.
• Hands on testing, installation and validation of prototype vehicle wire harnesses
• Characterize power and I/O of devices
• Create test cases to validate device integration
  
  

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or a related engineering field
• Strong understanding of digital electronics, micro controllers, firmware and software
• Understanding of computer programming languages (C/C , Python, etc.)
• Hands on experience with circuit testing and troubleshooting
• Experience with testing equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams

Preferred Experience 

• Excellent hardware and software debugging skills.
• Understanding of CAN or other automotive communication protocols.
• Strong electrical and embedded systems fundamentals.
• Previous experience in debugging complex sub systems involving other electromechanical devices.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• 25% Travel
  
  

Physical Requirements For Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here...

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
  
  

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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