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Electrical Systems Integration Engineer

Terrafirma, Inc

The Role

Overview

Design and build wiring harnesses and drive‑by‑wire electrical systems for construction equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • fabrication
  • documentation
  • vendor collaboration
  • engineering design
  • debugging
  • repair

Tasks

-Fabrication: Assemble and install harnessing and circuits for development testing and use in an operational environment out in the field -Documentation: Eliminate uncertainty through the use of effective documentation practices and facilitate collaboration and future development -Vendor / Contractor Collaboration: Develop and maintain working relationships with manufacturers to streamline production and manufacturing of designs -Engineering Design: Design wiring harnesses, circuits, and systems to enable safe and reliable control of drive-by-wire machinery in high vibration, dirty, outdoor environments -Debugging & Repair: Use measurement equipment to troubleshoot electrical systems on the bench and in the field. Use the tools available to implement immediate fixes and develop sustainable long-term solutions

Requirements

  • electrical engineering
  • fail-safe
  • networking
  • oscilloscope
  • wiring harness
  • circuit design

What You Bring

-Practical experience working on electrical systems -Experience using electrical measuring equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, signal analyzer, etc.) -Strong understanding of "fail-safe" design principles -Experience designing, setting up and debugging computer networks (Ethernet, CAN bus, Cellular, WIFI, etc.) -B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering -Comfortable with working in a fast-paced startup environment -Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance -Experience building wiring harnesses and assembling circuit boards (preferably to industry or other recognized standards) -Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends when needed to support critical deadlines -Experience designing and qualifying systems for high vibration and/or outdoor environments -Circuit design fundamentals and component selection experience

The Company

About Terrafirma, Inc

-Operates as a member‑owned risk retention group offering coverage when conservation easements or protected lands face legal challenges. -Functions with an annual confirmation process where member trusts renew eligibility and portfolios ahead of policy periods. -Unique blend of insurance service and risk‑management guidance, helping trusts proactively manage and mitigate legal exposure. -Structured governance includes a Members Committee and Claims Committee drawn from participating trusts. -Unusual in the nonprofit space: owned by its insured members, aligning interests directly with land conservation outcomes. -Has become a cornerstone in the permanence of conservation easements, ensuring uninterrupted stewardship of protected lands.

Sector Specialisms

Multi-family Housing

Drainage Solutions

Landscape Architecture

Amenity Spaces Design

Earthworks

Mass Excavation

Scraper Fleets Operation

Excavators and Haul Trucks Workflows

Residential Landscapes

Commercial Landscapes

Outdoor Living Spaces

Outdoor Kitchens

Composite & Hardwood Decks

Paver Patios, Walks & Driveways

Retaining Walls

Fire Pits

Shade Structures

Landscape Drainage

Flooded Yard Remediation

Basement Waterproofing

Acquisition, Divestiture & Transition in Oil and Gas

Midstream & Pipeline Due Diligence