Principal Electrical R&D Test Engineer

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.

• We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join the R&D Test Team. The engineer’s responsibilities include improving existing multi-disciplinary systems and leading the development projects of new autonomous vehicle concepts and prototypes. Technical activities include engineering, designing, building, and testing of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software driven systems in the process of developing various autonomous vehicle systems.

• The candidate must be able to draw on a wide range of engineering principles, work within demanding time frames, and develop original, practical solutions to complex technical and logistical problems while operating with a high degree of autonomy.

• Understanding the technical requirements, problems, or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy the requirements

• Lead engineering, design, and prototype development of electro-mechanical systems and software for autonomous vehicles and related devices and subsystems

• Apply advanced engineering principles, best practices, and analysis in areas including mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software

• Conduct applied research, document findings, and present reports to internal stakeholders

• Develop and review design documents for parts, sub-systems, and fully integrated systems

• Select and evaluate tools, components, and materials for manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance processes

• Lead integration of electro-mechanical systems and software into fully integrated systems

• Lead proof of concept, functionality, and reliability testing of components, sub-systems, and fully integrated systems

• Lead testing efforts in the laboratory and in the field, including marine environments and at-sea testing

• Identify trends in runtime and failures of ASV components, subsystems, and systems through continual analysis of expansive datasets

• Identify areas of weakness in systems and processes and drive implementation of improvements

• Lead troubleshooting, diagnostics, and resolution of complex electrical and system-level issues

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians in build, integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless system integration

• Interface with vendors to evaluate components, support integration, and ensure system performance and reliability

• Responsibilities culminate in leading the development of ASV platforms and the software to interface with them

• BS or MS in electrical engineering, robotics engineering, mechatronics engineering, or similar

• 16+ years of relevant experience

• Strong understanding and skills in engineering fundamentals, best practices, and analysis methods including analytical first principles, numerical methods, and simulation modeling

• Extensive experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing, testing, and repairing electrical and electro-mechanical systems

• Power calculations, analysis, measurement, low voltage, 3-phase AC

• Electrical schematic development and usage

• SPICE based circuit simulations or equivalent

• PCB design and development experience

• Networking: ethernet, CAN J1939, serial

• Sensor and data acquisition

• Software skills including Rust, C/C++, Linux, Python

• Ability to work in collaborative or independent environments and lead technical efforts

• Experience designing and validating electrical systems for autonomous, robotic, or complex vehicle platforms

• Experience leading system integration of electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems into fully functional platforms

• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and validation strategies for complex systems

• Experience operating and troubleshooting systems in laboratory, field, or marine environments

• Experience working in marine, defense, aerospace, automotive, or other harsh or mission-critical environments

• Experience generating and reviewing engineering drawings, electrical schematics, bill of materials, and work instructions

• Experience evaluating and selecting components, vendors, and technologies for performance, reliability, and manufacturability

• Familiarity with environmental and ruggedization considerations (e.g., shock, vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC)

• Experience mentoring engineers or technicians and guiding technical work streams

• Experience with electrical engineering simulation tools and system-level analysis methods

• 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…