Senior Electrical Engineer – PCBA Schematic & Layout

The role

You will own the entire PCB design lifecycle from concept through production for high-reliability systems. You will work on digital and power-based designs and collaborate with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

What you will do

• Own the entire PCB design lifecycle including requirements, component selection, schematic, and routing
• Create and maintain BOMs, design files, netlists, and manufacturing documentation
• Work with mechanical engineers to integrate PCBs into enclosures and assemblies
• Lead or support prototype bring-up, debugging, and testing
• Perform signal integrity, power budgeting, and thermal analysis
• Review and optimize designs for EMC/EMI compliance and environmental robustness
• Interface with fabrication and assembly vendors
• Participate in design reviews and peer reviews
• Contribute to engineering processes, libraries, and design guidelines
• Support ITAR/export compliance and follow relevant standards

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of professional experience in PCB schematic and layout design
• Proficiency with Altium Designer (or other equivalent EDA tools)
• Experience with multi-layer board design and high-speed or mixed-signal circuitry
• Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit theory, and board-level design principles
• Ability to interpret datasheets, standards, and mechanical constraints
• Proven experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT)
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other safety/mission-critical industries
• Familiarity with ruggedized systems, high-temperature settings, water-intrusion protection, and other environmental requirements
• Knowledge of MIL-STD, IPC standards, or similar frameworks
• Experience with SPICE simulations, Signal Integrity Analysis, or reliability engineering
• Ability to work with firmware, FPGA, or embedded teams
• Active or previous security clearance (or ability to obtain one)
• Ownership mentality and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, product-focused environment

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• Stock Options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees)

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, developing solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.