Electrical Engineer - Platforms (Senior to Principal)

The role

This person will design, specify, and validate electrical and electronic systems for autonomous maritime platforms. The role involves developing ruggedized electrical architectures and conducting field testing including dockside and at-sea trials.

What you will do

• Lead the design, specification, and validation of electrical and electronic systems for autonomous maritime platforms.
• Develop and document system requirements for electrical subsystems.
• Create engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, ladder schematics, and networking diagrams.
• Evaluate and select or design components for harsh environments.
• Conduct trade studies and benchmarking of commercially available systems.
• Design and validate system architectures for reliability and environmental protection.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and commissioning through lab and field testing.
• Author detailed design documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers in design principles and ruggedization techniques.

Required qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in schematic and design tools (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Zuken, or similar).
• 7+ years of professional experience designing electrical and electronic systems for marine, industrial, harsh, or safety-critical environments.
• Proven experience with rugged electrical system design including power distribution systems, industrial automation, and network design.
• Familiarity with low voltage AC (<1000VAC) and DC (12/24/48V) power distribution architectures.
• Experience with fieldbus protocols such as ethernet, CAN, RS485, RS232, and similar.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC design principles and mitigation techniques.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
• Experience creating engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, ladder schematics, network drawings, and similar.
• Ability to thrive in hands-on R&D environments that blend lab experimentation with field testing.
• Strong understanding of environmental qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, ISO 16750, or IEC 60068.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Nice to have

• Experience in marine, defense, automotive, aerospace, or mining vehicle design.
• Familiarity with AC (120/240/480V) power distribution architectures
• Background in embedded system and sensor integration
• Experience with integration of navigation sensors and systems.
• Familiarity with common networking and external communication methods (LOS/BLOS)
• Experience with reliability analysis tools (FMEA, FTA, or reliability block diagrams).
• Knowledge of electrical safety and certification standards, such as UL, CE, or ABS requirements.
• Exposure to autonomous or remote system architectures.

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. 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.