Intermediate Electrical Engineer

Kraken Robotics, Inc.; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken Robotics seeks an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join the Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office. You will design PCBs, run circuit simulations, and develop system architectures for integrated electrical systems.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and the ability to lead projects from concept through completion. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and field support are key elements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong design and troubleshooting skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with PCB design, wiring harnesses, and EMC/EMI considerations.
• Ability to lead projects from concept to completion and support PMO work breakdowns.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCBs for electronic systems focusing on functionality and manufacturability.
• Conduct circuit simulations to optimize performance and ensure specs.
• Design wiring harnesses and assemblies considering signal integrity and EMC/EMI.
• Develop system architectures and integrate electrical components into larger systems.
• Lead electrical projects from concept to completion and support PMO in WBS creation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and product design teams for seamless integration.
• Override manufacturing, installation, and testing to meet specifications and customer needs.
• Develop test plans, conduct testing, and validate reliability and performance.
• Establish design criteria per required codes and standards.
• Participate in design reviews and review engineering deliverables.
• Support Production with technical assistance during manufacturing and in-field operations.
• Mentor Electrical Engineers and Technologists.

Skills

PCB design

Circuit simulations

System integration

Project leadership

Technical reporting

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Altium

Zuken E3

Sonar systems

Job description

Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for an IntermediateElectrical Engineer to join our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for electronic systems, ensuring functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Conducting circuit simulations using software tools to analyze and optimize circuit performance, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Designing wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for electrical systems, considering factors such as signal integrity, thermal management, and EMC/EMI compliance.
• Developing system architectures and integrating electrical components into larger systems, considering overall functionality, performance, and safety requirements.
• Leading electrical engineering projects from concept to completion. Support the project management office in developing work breakdown structures.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, firmware engineers, and product designers, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other components.
• 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.
• Establish design criteria for projects using required codes and standards.
• Participate in the design review process.
• Review and approval of engineering deliverables.
• Work with the Production department to provide technical assistance during the manufacturing process.
• Work with customers to understand project requirements and provide operational support while in the field.
• Mentor Electrical Engineers and Technologists.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent engineering discipline with 4+ years experience.
• Excellent design standards and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Effectively focus on high level project objectives while executing detailed design tasks.
• Demonstrated technical skills along with a proven track record for success.
• Experience in the design specification, installation and connection methods of electrical equipment.
• Design and review PCB Fab drawings, PCB Assembly drawings and provide input into new product designs.
• Strong written and oral communications skills (technical reporting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as effectively within a team environment.
• High degree of organization, with the ability to prioritize task.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with the following would be considered an asset:
• Experience with Altium.
• Experience with Zuken E3.
• Experience with Sonar systems especially in an ocean environment.