Electrical Build Engineer

The role

This person will support the design, analysis, and development of autonomous surface vessels. They will provide hands-on oversight of electrical fabrication, integration, testing, and troubleshooting at the shipyard while interfacing remotely with design teams in Austin.

What you will do

• Assist in the design, analysis, and installation of electrical systems for ASVs
• Collaborate with engineering teams to perform CAD modeling, analysis, and system optimization
• Liaise between engineering, drafting, and production teams to resolve technical challenges
• Identify and resolve non-conformances and lead root cause analysis
• Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Orders
• Support the integration of autonomous navigation and control systems
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input
• Support documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures
• Manage CAD models to document as-built changes
• Perform electrical testing, commissioning, and verification of installed systems

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Electrical Systems, Ocean Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with maritime industry electrical standards including ABS, IEEE 45, ABYC, and US Coast Guard electrical regulations
• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering principles including power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and marine electrical systems
• Experience working in a shipyard environment or with marine/naval electrical systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical)
• Deep familiarity with interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
• Experience with electrical testing equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and power quality analyzers
• Understanding of wire sizing, circuit protection, grounding, bonding, and marine electrical safety practices
• Strong communication skills across engineers, electricians, technicians, quality teams, and leadership
• Comfortable working in an industrial shipyard environment with hands-on electrical troubleshooting
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• 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.