Senior Electrical Engineer

ConSol Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy technology is seeking a Mid-Senior level Electrical Engineer to lead the design of electrical subsystems. The role involves integrating components, managing partnerships, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have a strong background in power electronics and at least seven years of relevant experience. This full-time position is onsite in Austin with some travel required.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of hands-on experience in electrical subsystem design.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics and harness design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of new electrical subsystems for power generation and distribution.
• Integrate COTS components and create custom electronic designs.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for designs.

Skills

Power Electronics

FMEA

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Location: Onsite in Austin for four days a week.

Travel: Up to 20% travel anticipated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of new electrical subsystems, focusing on power generation, storage, conversion, distribution, and protection.
• Develop and monitor functional system requirements.
• Integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components and create custom electronic designs (PCBA, harnesses, connectors) for power electronics, sensor integration, and control interfaces.
• Manage partnerships with external manufacturers and suppliers for PCB fabrication, assembly, and harness production.
• Ensure quality control, testing procedures, and project timelines are maintained for successful production.
• Oversee Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for electrical subsystem designs.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, revision control, and testing/simulation protocols for effective electrical systems management.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for existing and new designs.
• Provide mentorship to junior electrical engineers and technicians, promoting a culture of ongoing learning and technical excellence.
• Design and integrate control interfaces for thrusters, rotating actuators, and other motion components.
• Incorporate acoustic, electro-optic, and various sensors to enhance the AUV's data collection capabilities.
• Assess and manage battery systems, including charging, discharging, and protection circuits, ensuring adherence to safety and industry standards.
• Travel on occasion (anticipated 10% to 20%) for vendor visits, field testing, or oversight of contract manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least seven years of hands-on experience in electrical subsystem design, preferably in robotics, aerospace, automotive, or other high-reliability sectors.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, harness design, and PCBA layout.
• Proven experience in FMEA, risk management, and product lifecycle management for electrical systems.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience in marine, subsea, or hybrid electric design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of battery technologies, charging solutions, and safety standards for high-capacity energy storage.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE tools (e.g., Altium) for PCB design.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, sensor integration, and communication protocols relevant to underwater applications.
• Experience in automotive electrical design for hybrid systems.
• Background in designing for SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Other

• Industries

  Energy Technology, Maritime Transportation, and Government Relations Services

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