Electrical Engineer
Job in
Alameda, Alameda County, California, 94502, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Saildrone
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
THE COMPANY
Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.
Saildrone's manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, and deployment hubs in Europe and the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates.
Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous innovation.
THE POSITION
Saildrone is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team. Reporting directly to the Director of Firmware, you'll be leading the definition, design, and validation of electrical components and subsystems deployed across our entire fleet of world-class USVs. We are looking for a senior technical leader who will focus on power storage, distribution, and charge/discharge hardware, as well as integrating the diverse suite of sensors, actuators, and computing devices essential for each vessel's autonomous navigation at sea.
THE TEAM
The Electrical Engineering team is responsible for the architecture, design, and sustainment of power systems, electronics, and embedded hardware across Saildrone's unmanned surface vehicles. We focus on delivering resilient, high-performance electrical platforms that enable persistent maritime domain awareness, operating in a national security and defense environment.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Electrical Architecture:
Lead the design, evolution, and validation of electrical systems to meet stringent performance and safety requirements for long-duration maritime operations.
* Technical Ownership:
Own the strategic direction for power distribution, energy storage, and embedded computing subsystems, ensuring a robust backbone for all autonomous platforms.
* Hardware Delivery:
Drive the end-to-end development of complex PCBAs-from schematic capture to layout in Altium 365-balancing high-power needs with precision mixed-signal integrity.
* Validation Strategy:
Define and execute comprehensive test and quality assurance strategies to ensure every system meets maritime, defense, and regulatory standards.
* Cross-Functional Integration:
Partner with Mechanical, Firmware, and Software teams to resolve enclosure, harness, and system-level dependencies for seamless vehicle integration.
* Fleet Reliability:
Act as the "front line" for root-cause analysis, diagnosing and resolving complex electrical failures across R&D and deployed global fleets with durable engineering fixes.
* Design Standards:
Establish and institutionalize electrical design standards, EMI/EMC best practices, and Altium workflows to ensure technical rigor and team scalability.
* Technical Mentorship:
Provide high-level technical leadership and mentorship across programs, building the technical depth of the engineering team and ensuring design excellence.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
* Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
* 15+ years of experience designing electrical systems and PCB-based hardware in complex products.
* Deep expertise in AC/DC power systems, energy storage, and power distribution architectures.
* Proven proficiency in PCB design for high-power and embedded systems using Altium or Altium 365.
* Experience with battery systems, charging circuits, and power management.
* Working knowledge of serial, CAN, and Ethernet interfaces and signal integrity best practices.
* Experience in grounding, shielding and design for low EMI environments.
* Knowledge of IPC, MIL-STD, UL, ABS, DNVGL, and other applicable standards.
* Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems in high-reliability environments.
Physical Requirements
* Able to climb stairs/ladders
* Able to work for short…
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