Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Liquid Robotics is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in the development of autonomous ocean robots and the associated hardware and accessories. As part of our small but highly-motivated team, you will participate in electrical engineering design activities and work with cross functional teams to deliver world-changing products. This position will be responsible for executing electrical hardware designs, firmware development, and system designs for various subsystems incorporated into an autonomous ocean-going craft.

Designs include navigation subsystems, motor controllers, MEMS sensors, satellite/LOS communications, power systems (including solar power generation), embedded computers, etc. This position is based in Herndon, Virginia and reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

• Help define the overall electrical architecture for a next generation Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
• Define, design, document, test, and production release PCBA-level solutions. This includes:
  • Schematic Entry
  • Component selection
  • Component Library Management
  • PCB Layout
  • Documentation release
  • Linking Native ECAD and MCAD Design Components
• Hands on testing and integration – in the lab and in the field opportunities
• Work with Software and Firmware engineers to define requirements and interfaces.
• Perform design and architecture trade studies
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Contract Manufacturer(s) to successfully release designs into production
• Prepare and release production documentation
• Work with other team members to learn about the operation of the overall product
• Mentor less experienced electrical engineers

• Ability to think analytically
• Strong technical skills and the ability to learn new information quickly
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and influence others

• BSEE or equivalent. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of direct experience designing PCBA’s
• Direct experience working with embedded computers
• Experience using standard electronics lab test equipment
• Experience with Visio or Drawio.
• Strong experience designing in Altium.
• Experience with Arena (PLM); integration of Altium with Arena skill is a plus.
• Experience interfacing with sensors and systems using industry standard protocols such as RS232, UART, CAN, I2C,SPI
• Experience design switching power supplies.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• FPGA, Verilog, VHDL Design skills a plus

U.S. Person status required.

Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance required.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $,000

Liquid Robotics designs and manufactures Wave Gliders®, the first wave and solar powered autonomous ocean robots. With our partners we address many of the planet’s greatest challenges, by transforming how to assess, monitor, and protect the ocean. We solve critical problems for defense, commercial, and science customers.

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Liquid Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.