Marine Electrical Build Engineer for Autonomous Vessels

Saronic; Franklin (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life & Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking an Electrical Build Engineer to support the design, analysis, and hands‑on fabrication of electrical systems for autonomous surface vessels. This role involves testing, commissioning, and coordinating ECOs at the shipyard, with remote collaboration with our design teams in Austin.

You will oversee wiring harnesses, power distribution, and sensor integration, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to system optimization through CAD modeling and on‑site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Familiarity with maritime electrical standards (ABS, IEEE 45, ABYC, USCG) preferred.
• Strong fundamentals in power distribution, motor control, instrumentation.
• Experience in shipyard environment or marine electrical systems desired.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Ability to read schematics, single-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, analysis, and installation of electrical systems for ASVs.
• Coordinate CAD modeling, analysis, and system optimization with teams.
• Serve as liaison between engineering, drafting and production to resolve issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive ECOs and rework plans.
• Support integration of autonomous navigation and control systems.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on architecture and performance.
• Prepare and maintain technical drawings, specs, tests, and as-built records.
• Manage CAD models documenting changes made during ship construction.
• Perform electrical testing, commissioning, and verification activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Maritime electrical systems

Hands-on troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Electrical Systems, Ocean Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking an Electrical Build Engineer to support the design, analysis, and hands‑on fabrication of electrical systems for autonomous surface vessels. This role involves testing, commissioning, and coordinating ECOs at the shipyard, with remote collaboration with our design teams in Austin.

You will oversee wiring harnesses, power distribution, and sensor integration, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to system optimization through CAD modeling and on‑site