Electrical Engineer

Description The client is an innovative defense technology company headquartered in Austin, TX, building autonomous surface vessels for the U.S. Navy and allied forces. They are looking to bring on multiple Electrical Engineer I/II roles. These roles sit within the team responsible for electrical system integration across vessel platforms, architecture, system sizing, and making controls, sensors, and communications work together as a cohesive platform.

This is an early-career role, but not an entry-level shadow position: every engineer, even at the E1 level, owns a subsystem of their own from day one, working alongside a senior engineer for mentorship. The ideal candidate brings strong EE fundamentals, genuine intellectual flexibility to work outside their existing specialty, a self-starter mindset for learning new things independently, and comfort asking questions freely as they ramp up.

Key Responsibilities Own a subsystem within the broader vessel electrical architecture, with mentorship from a senior engineer (E1) or with increasing independence (E2)
Support system integration work spanning PLC controls, sensor integration, engine controls, and compute/sensor payload integration

Participate across the full lifecycle, clean-sheet design, writing test plans and FAT procedures, and working directly with manufacturing on floor-level debug

Collaborate with the software team on integration points relevant to owned subsystems

Support field testing of vehicles/vessels

Engage with vendor-supplied components and help define requirements as directed

Participate in cross-functional design reviews and cross reviews with peers at every level

Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldE1: 0-3 years of experience. E2: 3-5 years of experience

Subsystem-level electrical design experience in at least one relevant domain (controls, sensor integration, engine controls, or compute/sensor payload integration), through coursework, internship, or professional work Ability to reason about system-level integration, not solely isolated component design

Working understanding of firmware/OS-layer concepts sufficient to converse with a software team Comfortable reading datasheets and working with vendor-supplied, off-the-shelf components

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply skills outside an existing area of specialization

Self-starter mindset, able to unblock themselves when encountering something new Comfortable asking questions openly, including basic ones

Preferred Qualifications Any exposure to low-level PCB design

Any hands-on firmware or embedded software exposure

Any test/debug experience

Any exposure to power electronics or engine controls

Internship, coursework, or project experience with PLC or sensor integration

SkillsPLC Control Sensor Integration Systems Level Reasoning Firmware Field  Testing Systems Integration Python Software  DevelopmentPCB DesignPCB Testing Top Skills DetailsPLC Control Sensor Integration Systems Level Reasoning Firmware Field  Testing Systems Integration Additional

Skills & Qualifications Any exposure to low-level PCB design

Hands-on firmware or embedded software exposure

Any prior test/debug experience

Any exposure to power electronics, particularly power converter subcomponents or charging systems

Any exposure to engine controls or PLC/sensor integration work, even at a coursework or internship level

Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical Insurance:
Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and Vision Insurance:
Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off:
Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave:
Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary:
Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options:
Equity options to give employees a stake in the…