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Principal Electrical Engineer

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Outrider

Outrider

201-500 employees

Automates yard operations for logistics hubs

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Social Impact
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$150k - $180kAnnually

Expert

Brighton, CO, USA

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in design of complex electrical systems with a focus on autonomous vehicle, robotic, or automotive systems
  • BS or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Familiarity with autonomous vehicle technologies, including high-voltage power systems, sensors (GPS/INS, perception, positional, etc), control systems, and communication networks.
  • Proficient with hardware layers of communication protocols (TCP, UDP, CAN, I2C, SPI)
  • Wire harness design and debugging experience
  • Proficient with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electrical analytical tools/equipment
  • Expert soldering, crimping, and electronic prototyping experience
  • Experience interfacing with suppliers and contractors for out-of-house projects and work streams
  • Experience scaling a complex electro-mechanical product
  • Demonstrated initiative, excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Excellent documentation and technical writing skills
Responsibilities
  • Design, analyze, prototype, and test complex electronic systems that enable advanced autonomous vehicles
  • Design of AV kit power management, distribution, and sequencing, including power interfaces to the vehicle
  • Evaluate new electronic components and their impact on system integration, performance, and safety
  • Interface with vendors for vehicle integration and component support
  • Support deployed systems, both locally and at remote customer sites
  • Debug wire harnesses, electronic assemblies and installed systems
  • Collaborate with product, software, test, and manufacturing teams to refine electronic architectures and eliminate design, quality, or assembly issues
  • Collaborate with and support field operations teams to refine electronic architectures for diagnostic and triage feature development
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Outrider focuses on automating yard operations for logistics hubs. The company offers an integrated system that replaces manual yard tasks with automated processes, which enhances efficiency, reduces turn time, and improves asset tracking. Their system utilizes electric yard trucks instead of traditional diesel trucks, aiming to lower the carbon footprint of logistics operations. Outrider's primary clients are logistics hubs that benefit from increased safety and efficiency through automation. The company generates revenue by selling its system and providing ongoing support and maintenance. Outrider's goal is to transform yard operations, making them more efficient and sustainable.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$253.2M

Headquarters

Golden, Colorado

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

64%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Outrider's continuous innovation, evidenced by their 11th U.S. patent, positions them as a leader in yard automation technology.
  • The expansion of their engineering workforce globally supports rapid commercialization and technological advancements.
  • Their new trailer inventory management system addresses a critical pain point in logistics, potentially leading to widespread adoption and customer satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on yard operations may limit market size and growth potential compared to broader logistics automation solutions.
  • High dependency on AI and robotics technology could lead to operational disruptions if technical issues arise.

What makes Outrider unique

  • Outrider focuses exclusively on automating yard operations, a niche often overlooked by broader logistics automation companies.
  • Their use of electric yard trucks not only enhances efficiency but also significantly reduces carbon emissions, setting them apart in sustainability.
  • The company's AI-driven perception technology, trained on millions of data points, provides a robust and adaptive solution for complex yard environments.