Systems & Automation Engineer

Location: Hudson, NHType: Full-timeAbout the RoleWe couldn’t care less what your primary degree is in. We care that you understand a little about a lot of things, are genuinely curious about the things you don't know, and are quick to bridge the gaps.p!ng sits at the intersection of robotics, embedded systems, software, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer vision, and AI. We need an engineer who is comfortable moving between all of them.You don't have to be an expert in everything. You need to be the person who can look at a problem, figure out what you need to learn, and engineer your way to a solution.  We don’t need band-aids and one-offs; we need better systems that don’t fail.About p!ngp!ng is building an autonomous drive-thru. We combine robotics, embedded systems, mechanical systems, software, computer vision, and AI to create a new model for convenient, automated beverage service.We're looking for an unusually capable generalist engineer to help make the p!ng system more reliable, autonomous, and scalable.The RoleThis is a systems engineering role at the intersection of software, robotics, embedded systems, electronics, and mechanical engineering.You'll work across the entire p!ng platform—debugging problems, improving reliability, building automation and diagnostics, and developing engineering solutions that allow the system to operate with less human intervention.The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys figuring out problems that don't fit neatly into one engineering discipline. One day you may be debugging a sensor or motor controller; the next you may be writing software, modifying a mechanical assembly, or designing a better way to detect and recover from a system fault.The ultimate objective is simple: make p!ng increasingly autonomous and operationally robust.What You'll DoOwn system reliability and operational performance across the p!ng platformDiagnose problems spanning software, embedded systems, electrical, mechanical, and roboticsDevelop automated monitoring, diagnostics, fault detection, and recovery systemsIdentify recurring operational issues and engineer durable solutionsWrite software and firmware as needed to improve system performance and reliabilityWork with motors, actuators, sensors, cameras, controllers, computers, networking, and other robotic systemsDesign and prototype mechanical and electrical improvementsImprove system observability through logging, telemetry, alerts, and remote diagnosticsRapidly prototype, test, measure, and iterate on solutionsHelp establish engineering practices and architectures as p!ng moves toward broader deploymentWork closely with the existing engineering team across the full technology stackContinuously identify opportunities to eliminate manual intervention through better engineeringYou Might Be a Great Fit If YouHave a strong engineering foundation in one discipline but enjoy working across severalCan comfortably move between software, electronics, embedded systems, and mechanical problemsHave experience with microcontrollers, sensors, motors, actuators, Linux, networking, or roboticsCan write production-quality code and debug systems at the hardware/software boundaryAre comfortable using tools such as a multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron, CAD software, or 3D printerHave strong debugging instincts and enjoy solving problems you've never encountered beforeAre highly self-directed and comfortable operating in an early-stage environmentPrefer building systems that eliminate repetitive operational work rather than creating processes around itFix things so they don’t need to be fixed againAre curious enough to learn whatever is necessary to solve the problemWhat We're Not Looking ForWe're not looking for a narrowly specialized roboticist whose primary interest is a particular component of a robot.We're looking for someone who thinks about the entire system.You don't need to be the world's best electrical engineer, software engineer, or mechanical engineer. You need to be the person who can recognize that a problem crosses disciplines, figure out the right way to solve the problem, what needs to be learned, and engineer your way to a solution.We're looking for a builder, debugger, and problem solver—not a specialist confined to one box.ExperienceA degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, robotics, mechatronics, or another engineering discipline is helpful, but demonstrated ability matters more than credentials.Strong candidates may come from robotics, embedded systems, controls, software, mechatronics, automation, or another engineering background.Most importantly, you've built things that go beyond one-offs and demos.  You’ve made real systems, dealt with things breaking in the real world, and figured out how to make them work better.This Is More Than a JobThis isn't just a job. It's the beginning of a journey with us as a startup.You're joining at a stage where the systems are being built, the problems are real, and your work can have an outsized impact. You'll have the opportunity to shape not just the technology, but how we engineer, operate, and ultimately scale p!ng.We're looking for someone who wants to grow with the company, take on increasingly difficult problems, and eventually help build and lead the engineering organization that takes p!ng from a handful of prototypes to a large-scale autonomous network.If you want to be part of building something from the ground up—and have a meaningful role in where it goes—this is that opportunity.How to ApplyDon't just hit the Easy Apply button. We probably won't look at it.Instead, send us an email at jobs@pingthru.com telling us why this role fits you to a tee.Tell us what you've built, what you know, what you don't know but are excited to learn, and why you think you'd be a great fit for p!ng.Show us how you think.