I’m an Electrical Engineer who’s been building circuits for a long time – starting with a light bulb and a 6V battery in my garage with my Dad at age four, and later hand-etching my first circuit board in 2009.
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I’m currently an Electrical Engineer at Overland AI, designing the electronics behind autonomous off-road platforms.
I spent six years at Second Order Effects, an electrical engineering consultancy, working on everything from circuit design to broader system and team challenges. The pace and variety helped refine how I work through uncertainty – taking problems that start out chaotic and steadily shaping them into working electronics.
Prior to SOE, I sharpened my skills through continual hands-on experiences:
- Deploying oceanographic robots at Oregon State University (OSU), where I designed the electronics and helped deploy a fleet of seven autonomous ocean-faring vehicles across the world.
- Internships at SpaceX, designing, testing, and flying avionics.
- Leading the OSU Robotics Club to international competition wins.
Building things has always been central to how I work – whether that’s rocket engine controllers, data acquisition systems, or automated blinds at home. I enjoy tackling complex, interdisciplinary problems and focusing on solutions that are reliable and practical.
When I’m not working, I enjoy tinkering with my home tech infrastructure and automation systems, exploring photography, and taking my corgi for hikes.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like to connect — whether it’s to chat about engineering, swap project stories, or just say hello. I’m always happy to make new connections.
connect@nickmccomb.net