Autonomous Marine Electrical Engineer

Roboticsconnected; Franklin (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking an Electrical Build Engineer to support the design, analysis, and installation of electrical systems for autonomous surface vessels. You will oversee shipyard fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting, interfacing with engineering teams remotely from Austin to drive seamless integration of power, control, and sensor systems.

The role requires hands-on expertise in marine electrical systems, CAD tools, and shipyard operations, with a focus on safety, documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Electrical Systems, Ocean Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with maritime industry electrical standards including ABS, IEEE 45, ABYC, and US Coast Guard electrical regulations
• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering principles including power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and marine electrical systems
• Experience working in a shipyard environment or with marine/naval electrical systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical)
• Deep familiarity with interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
• Experience with electrical testing equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and power quality analyzers
• Understanding of wire sizing, circuit protection, grounding, bonding, and marine electrical safety practices
• Strong communication skills across engineers, electricians, technicians, quality teams, and leadership
• Comfortable working in an industrial shipyard environment with hands-on electrical troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, and installation of electrical systems for ASVs, including power distribution, control systems, wiring harnesses, cable routing, electrical panels, and sensor integration
• Collaborate with engineering teams to perform CAD modeling, analysis, and system optimization
• Operate as liaison between engineering, drafting, and production teams to resolve technical challenges during construction
• Identify and resolve non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, and drive resolution via IRBs (Issue Review Boards) and rework plans
• Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)—ensure traceability, communication, implementation, and verification
• Support the integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input on system architecture and performance
• Support documentation including technical drawings, specifications, test procedures, and as-built records for internal use, regulatory bodies, and client presentations
• Manage CAD models to document as-built changes made during ship construction
• Perform electrical testing, commissioning, and verification of installed systems including continuity checks, megger testing, and functional tests

Skills

Electrical Eng

Marine systems

System integration

CAD modeling

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Maritime engineering background

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking an Electrical Build Engineer to support the design, analysis, and installation of electrical systems for autonomous surface vessels. You will oversee shipyard fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting, interfacing with engineering teams remotely from Austin to drive seamless integration of power, control, and sensor systems.

The role requires hands-on expertise in marine electrical systems, CAD tools, and shipyard operations, with a focus on safety, documentation,