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Senior Electrical Engineer
About Oxa
Founded in 2014, Oxa is a global leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, dedicated to accelerating Industrial Mobile Autonomy (IMA). We develop advanced physical AI and robotics technology, anchored around our configurable and explainable self-driving software, Oxa Driver; development toolchain, Oxa Foundry; and fleet management software, Oxa Hub. We utilise hardware blueprints known as Reference Autonomy Designs (RADs) to enable the integration of sensors, compute, and drive-by-wire systems into existing vehicles produced by OEMs.
Our solutions automate repetitive industrial driving tasks, such as the towing and carrying of goods in locations like ports, airports, and manufacturing facilities, or asset and perimeter monitoring in environments such as solar farms or industrial plants. We’re helping global businesses address critical challenges like labour shortages and rising operational costs, driving efficiency, productivity, and safety.
Based in Oxford with offices in Canada, our engineering team is drawn from the world’s top physical AI specialists and led by originators of the field.
Your Role: Senior Electrical Engineer
This role requires a Senior Electrical Engineer with experience in the automotive industry to lead a technical team, manage project schedules, and design complex wiring harnesses and sensor looms from concept to production. You will also support the troubleshooting of Power, Network, and CAN bus network issues on vehicles currently in operation.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Harness Design
- Design complex wiring harnesses and high-density sensor looms.
- Select connectors, wire types, shielding, and backshells for harsh environments.
- Utilise CAN diagnostic experience.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of designing for manufacturability (DFM).
- Develop electrical schematics, 3D harness routing, and manufacturing drawings.
- Define circuit protection, grounding strategies, and power distribution limits.
- Integrate analog and digital sensors into robust vehicle or system looms.
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Planning & Project Management
- Plan and align electrical schedules with broader mechanical and software timelines.
- Track project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Manage udget estimates for materials, tooling, and external prototyping.
- Coordinate with supply chain partners to source specialized components.
Line Management & Team Development
- Lead a team of electrical engineers and harness technicians.
- Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings, performance reviews, and career coaching.
- Mentor junior staff on harness design best practices and standards.
- Allocate tasks effectively across the team to meet deadlines.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and continuous-learning culture.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
- Experience: Minimum 6–8 years in electrical hardware design.
- Leadership: Proven line management or supervisory experience.
- Planning: Demonstrated success managing project timelines and budgets.
- Specialism: Extensive portfolio of wiring harness and sensor loom designs.
- CAD Tools: Proficient in Zuken E3, Altium, HarnWare, or AutoCAD Electrical.
- 3D Routing: Experience with CATIA V5/V6, SolidWorks, or Creo Schematics.
- CAN Knowledge: Ability to interpret and troubleshoot CAN network issues for effective resolution.
- Standards: Deep knowledge of IPC-WHMA-620, MIL-STD, or automotive standards.
- Testing: Skilled with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and harness test benches.
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- Extra Kudos if You Have: Experience in PCB design (2–4 layers), manufacturing harnesses, or soldering surface-mount PCBs.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, benchmarked against the market and reviewed annually
- Company share programme
- Hybrid or flexible remote working arrangements
- Core benefits:
- Market-leading private healthcare
- Life assurance, critical illness cover
- Income protection
- Company-paid health cash plan (including gym discounts)
- Salary exchange pension plan
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pet-friendly office environment
- Safe assigned spaces for team members requiring individual and diverse needs accommodations
Our Culture
We are on a mission to unlock the benefits of self-driving technology for everyone on the planet. We create an inclusive environment where everyone, from every background, can thrive. We hire and nurture those who can teach us—and value diversity to drive innovation.
We prioritise an open and inclusive culture, empowering our Oxbots to bring their authentic selves to work.
Why become an Oxbot?
Our team of experts in computer science, AI, robotics, and machine learning is truly world-class, tackling the most exciting and important technological challenges. Our diverse, global crew is united by the vision of delivering autonomy’s broadest benefits to our customers, partners, and the world.
At Oxa, we celebrate boldness, creativity, and technical expertise—all while offering excitement in driving the future of autonomy. If you’re ready to create the future, we’d love you to join us.
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