Senior Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Maritime Platforms

Saronic; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan with Match

Stock Options

Life & Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free Lunch

Drinks & Snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, specification, and validation of rugged electrical systems for autonomous maritime platforms. You will define system requirements, craft diagrams, and select components for harsh environments, while coordinating with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure reliable field performance.

The role emphasizes hands‑on R&D, lab and dockside testing, and documenting designs; it calls for 7+ years in marine or

Qualifications

• 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 16750, or IEC 60068.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Schematic Design Tools

Electrical System Design

Harsh Environment Design

Documentation & Networking Diagrams

Lab & Field Testing

Team Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Zuken

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, specification, and validation of rugged electrical systems for autonomous maritime platforms. You will define system requirements, craft diagrams, and select components for harsh environments, while coordinating with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure reliable field performance.

The role emphasizes hands‑on R&D, lab and dockside testing, and documenting designs; it calls for 7+ years in marine or