Electrical Engineer, Platforms - Corsair Software

Front Door Defense; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k)

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Drinks and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies seeks an Electrical Engineer, Platforms to design, specify, and validate rugged power systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments. You will collaborate with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure reliable integration and field-ready performance.

The role emphasizes power generation, distribution, and conversion architectures, environmental qualification, and hands-on support from lab to dockside and at-sea trials.

Qualifications

• Experience in marine/defense/automotive/aerospace/mining vehicle design.
• Familiar with AC power distribution architectures (120/240/480V).
• Experience with power control, interlocks, and remote monitoring of power systems.
• Knowledge of fieldbus protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, RS485, RS232.
• Experience with reliability analysis tools (FMEA, FTA, or reliability block diagrams).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, specification, and validation of power generation, distribution, and conversion systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments.
• Develop and document system requirements and specifications for power subsystems and components.
• Create engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and related documents.
• Perform analyses like EPLAs, short-circuit calculations, power system studies, voltage drop, lighting, and harmonics.
• Evaluate and select components for reliable operation in harsh environments.
• Conduct trade studies benchmarking technologies from adjacent industries.
• Design and validate system architectures for reliability, maintainability, and environmental protection.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams for seamless integration.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and dockside/at-sea trials.
• Author design docs including specs, trade studies, test plans/reports, and integration standards.
• Mentor junior engineers in power fundamentals and ruggedization techniques.

Skills

Power systems design

AC power distribution

Fieldbus protocols

Reliability analysis

Environmental ruggedization

Team collaboration

Job description

Electrical Engineer, Platforms - Corsair

Design and validate rugged electrical power systems for autonomous maritime platforms

Location: Austin, Texas

About The Role

Electrical Engineer, Platforms

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.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer, Platforms with deep experience in the design, specification, implementation, and validation of vessel/vehicle power systems. This position will play a key role in developing and evaluating ruggedized electrical power generation and distribution architectures for autonomous maritime platforms - ensuring performance, durability, and compliance under shock, vibration, thermal, and marine conditions.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record designing or specifying electrical power systems for marine, automotive, defense, aerospace, or mining vehicles, with a focus on system integration, environmental qualification, and manufacturability. This is a design and development driven, hands-on role at the intersection of design innovation and field performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the design, specification, and validation of power generation, distribution, and conversion systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments
• Developing and documenting system requirements and specifications for power subsystems and components
• Creating engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and similar
• Creating and reviewing engineering analyses such as electric power load analyses (EPLAs), short-circuit hand calculations, power systems studies, voltage drop calculations, lighting calculations, harmonic analyses, and similar
• Evaluating and selecting or designing components suitable for reliable operation in harsh environments
• Conducting trade studies and benchmarking of commercially available systems and technologies from adjacent industries (automotive, defense, mining)
• Designing and validating system architectures that optimize reliability, maintainability, and environmental protection
• Collaborating with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless system integration and interoperability
• Supporting prototype builds, troubleshooting, and commissioning through lab and field testing including dockside and at-sea trials
• Authoring detailed design documentation, including specifications, trade studies, test plans, test reports, and system integration standards
• Mentoring junior engineers in power system fundamentals, general design principles, and ruggedization techniques

Qualifications include:

• Experience in marine, defense, automotive, aerospace, or mining vehicle design
• Familiarity with AC (120/240/480V) power distribution architectures
• Experience with power control methods such as generator controls, electrical interlocks, and remote monitoring of power systems
• Experience with fieldbus protocols such as ethernet, CAN, RS485, RS232, and similar
• Experience with reliability analysis tools (FMEA, FTA, or reliability block diagrams)
• Knowledge of electrical safety and certification standards, such as UL, CE, or ABS requirements
• Exposure to autonomous or remote system architectures

Physical demands include:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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 with company match
• 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
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCAA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require 'U.S. Person' status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a 'U.S. Person': (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.