Senior Electrical Engineer - Special Programs

The role

The Senior Electrical Engineer will design, build, and test electrical systems on complex systems including autonomous platforms and edge devices. This role involves working on power management, embedded electronics, and component integration within a small pathfinding team.

What you will do

• Design and integrate electrical systems, including power distribution, motor controllers, batteries, embedded systems, and sensors
• Develop low- and high-voltage electrical architectures for rapid prototypes
• Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, and harnesses using CAD tools
• Select and evaluate electrical components for reliability in harsh marine environments
• Work with vendors and manufacturing partners to source and assemble electrical components
• Support and participate in regular field testing and/or Government demonstrations

Required qualifications

• Experience building complex systems, including autonomous platforms and edge devices, with a focus on designing and supporting electrical systems
• Proficiency in power systems engineering
• Comfort working with embedded systems and microcontrollers
• Familiarity with high-voltage or high-current systems
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC best practices and environmental ruggedization
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and embedded debugging
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Comfort operating with high uncertainty, minimal resources, compressed timelines, and aggressive goals and schedules
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office, lab, and prototype spaces
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

Nice to have

• Experience in marine, aerospace, robotics, or automotive hardware development
• Familiarity with programming languages and software development practices

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
• Stock 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. Person status defined as 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. Saronic Special Programs is a small pathfinding team chartered to rapidly prototype new ideas.