Senior Electrical R&D Test Engineer

The role

The engineer will design, build, and test electro-mechanical systems and software for autonomous vehicle concepts and prototypes. They will conduct research, develop design documents, and lead testing in laboratory and marine environments.

What you will do

• Develop solutions for technical requirements and client briefs.
• Engage in engineering, design, prototype development, and enhancement of electro-mechanical systems and software.
• Apply engineering principles in mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software areas.
• Conduct applied research, document findings, and present reports.
• Develop design documents for parts, sub-systems, and integrated systems.
• Select tools and materials for manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance.
• Integrate electro-mechanical systems and software into a fully integrated system.
• Perform proof of concept, functionality, and reliability testing.
• Lead testing efforts in the laboratory and in marine environments.
• Analyze datasets to identify trends in runtime and failures of components and subsystems.

Required qualifications

• BS or MS in electrical engineering, robotics engineering, mechatronics engineering, or similar.
• 4-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, best practices, and analysis methods.
• Experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing, testing, and repairing electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Power calculations, analysis, measurement, low voltage, 3-phase AC.
• Electrical schematic development and usage.
• SPICE based circuit simulations or equivalent.
• PCB design and development experience.
• Networking: ethernet, CAN J1939, serial.
• Sensor and data acquisition.
• Software skills including Rust, C/C++, Linux, Python.
• Ability to work in collaborative or independent environments with limited oversight.

Nice to have

• Experience with autonomous vehicle systems or robotic platforms
• Experience integrating sensors, communication systems, and embedded hardware into working systems
• Experience generating engineering drawings, electrical schematics, bill of materials, and work instructions for manufacturing and assembly
• Experience supporting system integration and testing in laboratory or field environments
• Familiarity with marine systems or operations in outdoor or harsh environments
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
• Experience using CAD tools to model parts or assemblies and support system integration
• Familiarity with electrical engineering simulation tools for circuit or system-level analysis

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• 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 defense autonomy at sea, developing autonomous surface vessels and intelligent platforms for the Department of Defense.