Electrical Engineer for Autonomous Marine Vehicles

Ocean Aero Inc; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Aero is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test electrical subsystems for the Triton AUSV platform. You will work across hardware disciplines and partner with mechanical and software teams to deliver reliable, energy-efficient solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, clean documentation, and participation in design reviews. Occasional travel and ability to obtain security clearances may be required as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Familiar with cable design and electrical interconnect fundamentals.
• Ability to interface with software and firmware teams to define electrical requirements.
• Commitment to rigorous testing practices and design process flows.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and obtain DoD clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, test, document, and certify vehicle subsystems.
• Design, improve, and implement electrical subsystems for reliability and efficiency.
• Select components, evaluate design tradeoffs, and participate in schematic, PCB layout, and interface reviews.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Software teams to integrate subsystems.
• Support product releases to manufacturing and customer deployments.
• Prepare and maintain schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and records.

Skills

Strong fundamentals

Hands-on problem solving

Team player

Verbal & written communication

Ability to learn across hardware areas

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Schematic capture

PCB design

SPICE

Python scripting

Linux command-line tools

Job description

Ocean Aero is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test electrical subsystems for the Triton AUSV platform. You will work across hardware disciplines and partner with mechanical and software teams to deliver reliable, energy-efficient solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, clean documentation, and participation in design reviews. Occasional travel and ability to obtain security clearances may be required as projects progress.