Architect, Electrical Systems for Marine Robotics

Success Matcher Recruitment; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Matcher Recruitment seeks an Electrical Systems Engineer for marine robotics in El Segundo, CA. You will own the vessel-wide electrical architecture, from propulsion and energy storage to power distribution and communications, delivering production-ready systems.

You will collaborate with mechanical and software teams to define system topologies, perform power budgeting, and select components to meet safety and environmental standards in harsh ocean conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in electrical system architecture (robotics, automotive, aerospace, or marine sectors).
• Experience with power distribution, energy storage, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to work on-site in El Segundo, CA.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Own the Architecture: Take full ownership of vessel-wide electrical architecture, including propulsion, energy storage, power distribution, control, and communications systems.
• System Design: Define system topologies, interfaces, and grounding/shielding strategies for safety and reliability in marine environments.
• Schematic Development: Create block diagrams, power-tree diagrams, and system-level schematics to guide PCB, harness, and enclosure designs.
• Power Management: Define and track power budgets and current paths across subsystems, analyzing worst-case and transient conditions.
• Component Selection: Lead evaluation and selection of power electronics, sensors, converters, and communication interfaces, balancing performance, environmental ratings, cost, and lifecycle.
• Collaboration & Compliance: Work with mechanical and software teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with Electrical safety, EMC, and Marine standards.

Skills

Electrical system architecture

Marine robotics

Power management

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Success Matcher Recruitment seeks an Electrical Systems Engineer for marine robotics in El Segundo, CA. You will own the vessel-wide electrical architecture, from propulsion and energy storage to power distribution and communications, delivering production-ready systems.

You will collaborate with mechanical and software teams to define system topologies, perform power budgeting, and select components to meet safety and environmental standards in harsh ocean conditions.