Job Description

Title: Electrical Engineer - BCycle Product Team

Reports to: Product Engineering Manager

Location: Madison, WI

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt, Hybrid, 32 hours per week

BCycle aims to change the world, community by community, by developing the bike share systems that are getting more people on bikes. A subsidiary of Bicycle Transit Systems, BCycle develops and delivers the bikes, stations, and software that power bike share systems across the US. Our products are designed to be engaging, intuitive, sustainable, and robust for people who want to go places by bike, whether they are riding for fun, exercise, or transportation. We also build our products to last, based on the goal that bike share, biking, and sustainable transportation become established features of the communities where we work.   

BCycle’s Product Engineering Team is committed to bringing new and innovative products to shared mobility. We are looking for a passionate Electrical Engineer to join our fun and inspiring work environment. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and testing embedded systems for our electric bikeshare systems. 

A few of the benefits we offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• 3 weeks PTO + 1-week sick time off per year 
• 4-Day Workweek
• Paid parental leave

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives: 

• Design and capture schematics for embedded hardware, including microcontrollers, battery management systems, LF/HF RFID, cellular modems, and Bluetooth devices.
• Design, assemble, and test printed circuit board assemblies while working closely with manufacturers to optimize costs and manufacturability.
• Manage and update the electronic component library for both new and existing designs to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in existing designs using tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and debuggers.
• Create, deploy, and support firmware across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring high-quality performance and reliability.
• Develop device driver and application library code for embedded C systems running on ARM microprocessors.
• Collaborate with entire engineering team throughout the design lifecycle to deliver products on time, within budget, and aligned with scope requirements.
• Author and maintain comprehensive documentation for hardware designs and firmware code to support ongoing development and compliance needs.
• Participate in hardware and firmware design reviews, leveraging processes like DFMEA to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables for new product development initiatives.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded systems for new products, including hardware and firmware integration.
• Experience managing the full product lifecycle, including initial concept development, design, prototyping, testing, and product release.
• Demonstrable expertise in designing and developing IoT devices with a focus on low-latency, low-power operation.
• Proficiency with STM32 family microcontrollers, including peripheral configuration, driver development, and debugging.
• Strong understanding of serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C
• Proficiency in using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout design.
• Experience with additional wired and wireless communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, Bluetooth/BLE, Zigbee, and Cellular/LTE. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Skilled at building and maintaining relationships across functional teams.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex findings.
• Motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Hands-on problem solver with a passion for prototyping, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Creative approach to solving open-ended technical challenges.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to promoting a safe working environment and adhering to safety policies and practices.

Physical Requirements and Special Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Primarily local travel during business hours, as needed.
• Remote work requires a reliable internet connection and a quiet, secure environment for calls.
• Regular use of standard office equipment (e.g., computers, phones, photocopiers).
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Occasional repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Clear verbal communication required for phone and video conferencing.
• Regular, punctual attendance in accordance with company policy.
• Full-time role (32 hours/week, 4 days at 8 hours per day), with occasional evening or weekend hours as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D  

Compensation details: 90000-100000 Yearly Salary

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