Senior Electrical Engineer

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepstreamtech in Austin, Texas seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in developing and validating electrical systems for autonomous maritime platforms. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in electrical and electronic system design, especially in harsh environments. Responsibilities include leading design efforts, developing specifications, and creating technical drawings. A strong background in environmental qualifications and innovative design is essential. Join our team to work on cutting-edge technology in the maritime domain.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience designing electrical and electronic systems for various environments.
• Proficiency with design tools like AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC design principles and environmental qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and validation of electrical systems for autonomous maritime platforms.
• Develop system requirements and specifications for electrical subsystems.
• Conduct trade studies and benchmarking of systems from adjacent industries.
• Author detailed design documentation and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical System Design

Schematic and Design Tools Proficiency

Technical Documentation

Hands-on R&D

Environmental Qualification Standards

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in schematic and design tools (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Zuken, or similar)
• 7+ years of professional experience designing electrical and electronic systems for marine, industrial, harsh, or safety‑critical environments
• Proven experience with rugged electrical system design including power distribution systems, industrial automation, and network design
• Familiarity with low voltage AC (<1000VAC) and DC (12/24/48V) power distribution architectures
• Experience with fieldbus protocols such as ethernet, CAN, RS485, RS232, and similar
• Understanding of EMI/EMC design principles and mitigation techniques
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills
• Experience creating engineering drawings such as one‑line diagrams, ladder schematics, network drawings, and similar
• Ability to thrive in hands‑on R&D environments that blend lab experimentation with field testing
• Strong understanding of environmental qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, ISO 16751, or IEC 60068
• (Desirable) Experience in marine, defense, automotive, aerospace, or mining vehicle design
• (Desirable) Familiarity with AC (120/240/480V) power distribution architectures
• (Desirable) Background in embedded system and sensor integration
• (Desirable) Experience with integration of navigation sensors and systems
• (Desirable) Familiarity with common networking and external communication methods (LOS/BLOS)
• (Desirable) Experience with reliability analysis tools (FMEA, FTA, or reliability block diagrams)
• (Desirable) Knowledge of electrical safety and certification standards, such as UL, CE, or ABS requirements
• (Desirable) Exposure to autonomous or remote system architectures

What the job involves

• Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep experience in the design, specification, and validation of vessel/vehicle electronic systems
• This position will play a key role in developing and evaluating ruggedized electrical 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 and electronic systems for marine, automotive, defense, 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
• Lead the design, specification, and validation of electrical and electronic systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments
• Develop and document system requirements and specifications for electrical subsystems including power distribution, computing, sensing, and communications
• Create engineering drawings such as one‑line diagrams, ladder schematics, networking diagrams, and similar
• Evaluate and select or design components suitable for reliable operation in harsh environments
• Conduct trade studies and benchmarking of commercially available systems and technologies from adjacent industries (automotive, defense, mining)
• Design and validate system architectures that optimize reliability, maintainability, and environmental protection
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless system integration and interoperability
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and commissioning through lab and field testing—including dockside and at‑sea trials
• Author detailed design documentation, including specifications, trade studies, test reports, and system integration standards
• Mentor junior engineers in general design principles and ruggedization techniques