Senior Electrical Engineer, Saronic

• The ideal candidate has a proven track record designing or specifying electrical and electronic systems for marine, automotive, defense, or mining vehicles, with a focus on system integration, environmental qualification, and manufacturability
• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of professional experience designing or specifying electrical and electronic systems for harsh or safety-critical environments
• Strong understanding of environmental qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, ISO 16750, or IEC 60068
• Proven experience with rugged electrical system design, including connectors, harnessing, grounding, and sealing methods
• Hands-on experience with environmental and reliability testing (vibration, salt fog, humidity, temperature cycling)
• Familiarity with DC (12/24/48V) power distribution architectures
• Understanding of EMI/EMC design principles and mitigation techniques
• Proficiency in schematic and wiring design tools (Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Zuken, or similar)
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in hands-on R&D environments that blend lab experimentation with field testing
• Physical Requirements:
• 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
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Desirable

• Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms
• Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep experience in the design, specification, and validation of vessel/vehicle electronic systems
• This position will play a key role in developing and evaluating ruggedized electrical architectures for autonomous maritime platforms - ensuring performance, durability, and compliance under shock, vibration, thermal, and marine conditions
• This is a design and development driven, hands-on role at the intersection of design innovation and field performance
• Lead the design, specification, and validation of electrical and electronic systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments
• Develop and document system requirements and specifications for electrical subsystems including power distribution, computing, sensing, and communications
• Evaluate and select or design components suitable for reliable operation in harsh environments
• Conduct trade studies and benchmarking of commercially available systems and technologies from adjacent industries (automotive, defense, mining)
• Design and validate system architectures that optimize reliability, maintainability, and environmental protection
• Oversee environmental qualification testing, including vibration, thermal cycling, ingress protection, and EMI/EMC compliance
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless system integration and interoperability
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and commissioning through lab and field testing - including dockside and at-sea trials
• Author detailed design documentation, including specifications, trade studies, test reports, and system integration standards
• Mentor junior engineers in general design principles and ruggedization techniques