Electrical Engineering Technologist/Technician

Kraken Robotics Inc.; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + RRSP matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Kraken Robotics Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technologist/Technician in Mount Pearl, NL. You will contribute to the design of mission-critical electronics for next-generation ocean technologies, reporting to the Engineering Manager in Newfoundland.

You will design electrical systems for ROTVs and topside control, develop test plans, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring conformance to standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Proven ability to take design specifications and implement wiring/electrical systems.
• Strong written and oral communication for technical reporting.
• Able to troubleshoot noise, distortion, cross-talk, grounding, EMI/EMC.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of electrical systems for ROTV Katfish and topside control equipment.
• Design wiring harnesses and cable assemblies with signal integrity and EMC/EMI considerations.
• Ensure manufacturing, installation, and testing conform to specs and customer requirements.
• Develop test plans, conduct validation, ensure reliability and performance of electrical systems.
• Develop and validate designs for extreme environments (pressure, temperature, EMI).
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineers for integrated products.
• Guide products from prototype to production to field deployment.
• Mentor junior engineers and co-op students.
• Apply required codes and standards to design criteria.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Test & validation

Documentation

Mentoring

Tools

Altium

Zuken E3

Colab

Job description

Mount Pearl, NL

Build technology thatoperateswhere few others can— deep ocean environments.

At Kraken Robotics, we design advanced subsea imaging, battery,and robotic systems used around the world.We’regrowing our engineering team and looking for an Electrical Engineering Technologist/Technician tocontribute tothe design of mission-critical electronics for next-generation ocean technologies.

You’llreport to the Engineering Manager,Newfoundland(10+ years in subsea systemsengineering).

What You'll Work On

• Design and development of electrical systemswithinour Remotely Operated Towed Vehicle(ROTV),Katfish
• Designing wiring harnesses and cable assemblies forROTVs and their associated topside control equipment, considering factors such as signal integrity, thermal management, and EMC/EMI compliance.
• Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Developing test plans and procedures, conducting testing, and performing validation to ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems.
• Develop andvalidatedesigns for extreme environments (pressure, temperature, EMI)
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineers to deliver fully integrated products
• Guide products from prototype→production→field deployment
• Mentor junior engineersand co-op students
• Apply required codes and standards to design criteria

Why This Role Is Different

• Real-world impact: Your designsoperatein oceans globally—not just on a bench
• Technical depth: Complex systems (power + embedded + sensing), not narrow silo work
• Ownership:You’llinfluence architecture, not just execute tasks
• Growing company: Work on products already deployed with global customersacross more than 30 countriesworldwide

What You Bring

• 4+ years of experience inElectricalEngineeringTechnology
• Proven ability to takethe design specification,installationand connection methods of electrical equipment
• Strong written and oral communication skills (technical reporting)
• Comfortable troubleshooting issues like noise,distortion,cross-talk,grounding, EMI/EMC

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience with subsea, marine, ormicroelectronics industries
• Familiarity with tools like Altium, Zuken E3, orColab
• Experience with sensor/telemetry systems

Location & Flexibility

• Based in Mount Pearl, NL

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salaryand RRSP matching
• Comprehensive health insurance, along with yearly reimbursements forfitnessequipmentor programs
• Generous paid time off
• Hybridwork arrangements supported
• Professional development supported through training, conferences, certifications