Electrical Engineer

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Time Off

Parental Leave

Stock Options

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life & Disability Insurance

Free Lunch & Snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies in Austin, TX seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, test, and implement electrical systems for autonomous maritime platforms.

You will collaborate with software, mechanical, and naval teams to prototype hardware, drive manufacturability, and ensure compliance with standards while traveling as needed.

Join a fast-paced startup environment focused on innovation and scalable solutions for open-water vessels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and complex system integration.
• Experience with wire harnessing, radios, transmissions, and system integration.
• Experience designing electrical systems for complex projects in automotive, maritime, or defense.
• Familiarity with IEEE, IEC, and ABS standards.
• Experience with programming languages and software development practices.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with core electrical design and manufacturing teams to improve function and reliability.
• Prototype early development hardware to learn design limitations.
• Implement design-for-manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency.
• Resolve manufacturing discrepancies with the quality team.
• Participate in design reviews with suppliers and customers.
• Partner with teams to generate ideas and improvements for vessels.
• Source and advise vendors from a technical perspective.
• Analyze and solve difficult electrical problems with a system‑level approach.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk and remove complexity in designs and processes.
• Challenge requirements to determine value-added work.

Skills

Electrical design principles

System integration

Wire harnessing

Radio/transmissions

Design for manufacturability

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer responsible for designing, testing, and implementing electrical systems and components. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and naval architects to develop state-of-the-­art electrical solutions that meet the unique challenges of autonomous vessels on open water.

Responsibilities

• Responsible partner with core electrical design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to improve product function and reliability by applying best practices to designs and establishing repeatable process control.

• Support new product development by prototyping early development hardware to learn the design limitations.

• Execute on design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency.

• Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly).

• Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers.

• Partner with engineering & production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vessels.

• Source, retain, and advise new and experienced vendors from a technical perspective.

• Dive deep into the details to identify, understand, and solve difficult technical problems and also utilize a system-level approach to prioritize issues for the vessel as a whole.

• Identify opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability, collaborating with integrated product teams to drive improvements and address high-impact and repeating non-conformances.

• Constantly be challenging requirements to determine what adds value and what is non-value added overhead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Proven understanding of electrical engineering principles, including design integrations into complex systems

• Experience in wire harnessing, radios, transmissions, and integrating systems is a plus

• Experience in designing electrical systems for complex projects, preferably in the automotive, maritime or defense industry.

• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to electrical systems, such as IEEE, IEC, and ABS is a plus

• Familiarity with programming languages and software development practices is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with a strong drive for innovation and continuous improvement.

• Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance:Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

• Dental and Vision Insurance:Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

• Time Off:Generous PTO and Holidays

• Parental Leave:Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

• Competitive Salary:Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

• Retirement Plan:401(k) plan

• Stock Options:Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

• Life and Disability Insurance:Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

• Additional Perks:Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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