Autonomous Marine Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Restricted Stock Awards

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Actalent in Richmond, CA is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical architecture for autonomous marine platforms. You will review diagrams, develop power distribution and control systems, and ensure integration with mechanical and software teams to deliver reliable, scalable designs for harsh marine environments.

The onsite role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years’ experience in circuit design, PCB tooling (Altium Designer preferred,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an electrical engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in electrical circuit design, analysis, and system integration.
• Experience using PCB design tools, with Altium Designer preferred.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as Cadence or equivalent platforms.
• Experience working with embedded systems and basic programming skills in languages such as C++ or Python.
• Strong understanding of electrical components, wiring practices, and electrical safety considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in complex systems.
• Experience with power systems, battery integration, and energy management.
• Willingness to participate in field deployments and sea trials as part of system validation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Review circuit diagrams, schematics, and layouts for accuracy and reliability.
• Plan, develop, and refine electrical systems for autonomous marine platforms.
• Own electrical architecture for subsystems across WAM-V and PowerBuoy platforms.
• Design, develop, and prototype electrical assemblies for marine environments.
• Integrate electrical systems with mechanical and software components.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Support system bring-up, validation, and testing in labs and field deployments.
• Gather feedback and refine designs for performance and manufacturability.
• Ensure designs meet reliability, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Create and maintain wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test procedures.

Skills

Electrical circuit design

System integration

Troubleshooting

Power systems

Battery integration

Field deployments

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety considerations

Wiring practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Job description

Actalent in Richmond, CA is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical architecture for autonomous marine platforms. You will review diagrams, develop power distribution and control systems, and ensure integration with mechanical and software teams to deliver reliable, scalable designs for harsh marine environments.

The onsite role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years’ experience in circuit design, PCB tooling (Altium Designer preferred,