Senior Electrical Engineer – Maritime Acoustic Sensor Systems

The role

This role focuses on the research, evaluation, and development of underwater acoustic sensing technologies. You will support navigation, detection, and situational awareness capabilities for autonomous surface vessels.

What you will do

• Lead R&D initiatives in maritime acoustic sensing and underwater signal systems.
• Evaluate and benchmark acoustic sensors and subsystems.
• Design and execute experiments for acoustic performance testing and calibration.
• Develop and analyze trade studies for acoustic hardware and architectures.
• Design and document system architectures for acoustic data acquisition.
• Collaborate with autonomy, software, and mechanical teams.
• Develop and validate signal conditioning and analog front-end circuitry.
• Author detailed R&D documentation.
• Contribute to system safety, reliability, and environmental qualification.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Required qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in acoustic system design, integration, or testing.
• Expertise with underwater acoustics, including sonar, hydrophones, and acoustic communication systems.
• Experience in hardware benchmarking, R&D testing, and performance analysis of acoustic sensors and electronics.
• Strong understanding of signal processing concepts, analog front-end design, and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with marine environmental factors affecting acoustic propagation.
• Proficiency in schematic design and documentation tools (e.g., Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks Electrical).
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, data loggers, acoustic test equipment).
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in laboratory, dockside, and sea-trial environments.

Nice to have

• Experience developing or integrating active and passive sonar systems for maritime platforms.
• Familiarity with acoustic transducer design, impedance matching, and waterproofing methods.
• Knowledge of marine and defense standards (MIL-STD-167, MIL-STD-461, IEC 60529, etc.).
• Experience with acoustic modeling software (e.g., COMSOL, MATLAB, BELLHOP, or equivalent).
• Background in sensor fusion and data analysis pipelines for multi-sensor acoustic systems.
• Experience supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or real-time signal processing systems.

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, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.