Senior Electrical Engineer — Autonomous Ocean Systems Architect

Liquid Robotics; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Robotics is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to advance autonomous ocean robots and related hardware. You will design and release PCBA-level solutions, integrate with software, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready systems.

The role requires a strong background in PCBA design, embedded computing, and power systems, with leadership responsibilities and hands-on testing in lab and field environments.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years designing PCBA’s.
• Experience with embedded computers.
• Familiar with Visio or Drawio.
• Proficient with Altium.
• Experience with sensors and protocols RS232/UART/CAN/I2C/SPI.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall electrical architecture for a next generation Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV).
• Define, design, document, test, and release PCBA-level solutions (Schematic Entry, Component selection, Library, PCB Layout, Documentation).
• Hands-on testing and integration in lab and field opportunities; work with software/firmware to define interfaces.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Contract Manufacturer to release designs into production.
• Mentor less experienced electrical engineers and contribute to team learning.

Skills

PCBA design

Embedded computers

Lab measurement

Verilog/VHDL

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Prototyping/testing

Power supplies

Sensor interfaces (RS232/UART/CAN/I2C)

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

Altium

Arena (PLM)

Visio/Drawio

Job description

Liquid Robotics is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to advance autonomous ocean robots and related hardware. You will design and release PCBA-level solutions, integrate with software, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready systems.

The role requires a strong background in PCBA design, embedded computing, and power systems, with leadership responsibilities and hands-on testing in lab and field environments.