Senior Electrical Engineer – Navigation & Positioning Systems

The role

This person will drive research and development efforts in navigation and positioning technologies for autonomous marine systems. They will evaluate, benchmark, and integrate navigation and sensor technologies across a fleet of autonomous vessels.

What you will do

• Lead R&D initiatives focused on next-generation navigation and positioning solutions for autonomous vessels.
• Design and execute benchmarking tests of commercial and prototype systems in lab, dockside, and sea-trial environments.
• Perform trade studies and comparative analyses of current and emerging market offerings.
• Develop system architectures and interface specifications for integrating navigation sensors.
• Prototype, test, and validate new electrical configurations.
• Author technical reports and white papers summarizing benchmarking results.
• Collaborate with autonomy, software, and mechanical teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal R&D roadmaps.
• Contribute to IP generation, system qualification, and design standardization.

Required qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of professional experience in electrical systems engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise with navigation and positioning systems: GNSS, INS/IMU, radar, LiDAR, or sensor fusion.
• Proven experience in system-level benchmarking, R&D experimentation, and trade study development.
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, timing synchronization, and sensor data acquisition.
• Proficiency with schematic and wiring design tools (e.g., Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks Electrical).
• Experience with communication interfaces such as CAN, Ethernet, and serial protocols.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in both lab and field environments, including vessel trials.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing and walking within the office.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

Nice to have

• Experience in autonomous or unmanned system development, particularly maritime platforms.
• Familiarity with sensor fusion algorithms and real-time data processing pipelines.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (ABS, USCG, MIL-STD, IEC).
• Background in environmental testing, EMI/EMC compliance, and system reliability analysis.
• Experience supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or model-based system simulations.

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 opportunities for 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.