Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Bird Brain Technologies LLC
• Charlestown, MA, United States

Bird Brain Technologies is an innovative, 100% employee‑owned company committed to revolutionizing education through engaging, hands‑on learning experiences. Based in Eau Claire, WI, we design creative tools that empower educators and inspire students to explore STEM concepts in meaningful, practical ways. Our collaborative culture of ownership means every employee shares in the company's success and growth.

Our mission is to make learning dynamic, accessible, and fun. We provide flexible, creative classroom tools that help educators bring abstract ideas to life and foster creativity and problem‑solving in every student.

At Bird Brain Technologies, your work matters—and so do you. As a 100% employee‑owned company, your contributions directly influence our success, and you benefit from the rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% company‑funded and grows with our success
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan: With company match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off: Over 20 days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
• Wellness Programs: Gym reimbursement and healthy living incentives
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Tuition Assistance for Continued Education
• Paid Leave:
  Maternity, paternity, and adoption
• Charitable Giving Programs: Including paid volunteer time and donation matching

The expected compensation range for this position is $98,000 – $130,000 annually.

Bird Brain is searching for an innovative Electrical Engineer to drive the design of the electronic systems that power our hands‑on STEM educational products. You'll develop kid‑ and classroom‑ready next‑generation STEM learning tools across all our brands – Bird Brain Technologies, Strawbees, and Tinkering Labs. This role focuses on circuits, embedded systems, sensors, and AI‑driven autonomous robotics that empower students and educators worldwide.

You will collaborate across the organization to bring high‑quality, safe, and accessible learning tools to market that make students and teachers say “WOW!”

• Circuit and PCB Design
  • Design electronic circuits and printed circuit boards for microcontroller‑based STEM learning tools and educational devices
  • Select components that balance performance, cost, availability, and durability for classroom and student use
  • Design electronics with a user‑centered mindset, ensuring products are safe, intuitive, and appropriate for classroom environments
  • Consider common classroom use cases and potential misuse scenarios when developing robust electrical systems
  • Advocate for reliable and accessible product experiences by incorporating user‑centered and classroom‑aware design principles
• Prototyping and Testing
  • Build, assemble, and test prototype circuits and electronic assemblies to evaluate functionality and reliability
  • Conduct electrical testing, including power analysis, EMC/EMI considerations, ESD robustness, and general reliability testing
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical issues related to noise, power, thermal behavior, and component interactions
  • Iterate designs based on test results, user feedback, manufacturability requirements, and cost targets
• System Integration and Collaboration
  • Collaborate with mechanical and industrial designers to ensure electronics integrate effectively into physical product designs
  • Define hardware‑firmware interfaces and support firmware bring‑up, integration, testing, and debugging to ensure reliable system performance
  • Participate in design reviews and provide input on system architecture and product design decisions
• Documentation and Compliance
  • Prepare technical documentation including schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), test procedures, and production specifications
  • Support compliance and certification efforts for applicable regulatory and safety standards such as FCC, CE, and UL
• Manufacturing Support
  • Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners on design for manufacturability (DFM), test fixtures,…