Senior Electrical Engineer, Maritime Acoustic Sensing

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Free lunch and unlimited drinks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in underwater acoustic sensing to advance autonomous maritime platforms. You will lead design, testing, and integration of sonar, hydrophones, and signal processing in lab and at-sea trials, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to roadmap development.

Applicants should have 7+ years in acoustic systems, a background in hardware evaluation, and familiarity with MIL/IEC standards, with on-site work in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in acoustic system design, integration, or testing in marine/defense contexts.
• Expertise with underwater acoustics including sonar, hydrophones, and acoustic communication systems.
• Experience in hardware benchmarking, R&D testing, and performance analysis of acoustic sensors and electronics.
• Strong understanding of signal processing, analog front-end design, and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D initiatives in maritime acoustic sensing and underwater signal systems for autonomous vessel applications.
• Evaluate and benchmark acoustic sensors and subsystems (sonar arrays, hydrophones, acoustic modems, Doppler sensors) across commercial and defense-grade offerings.
• Design and execute experiments for acoustic performance testing, calibration, and environmental validation in lab and sea-trial conditions.
• Develop and analyze trade studies comparing acoustic hardware and architectures to inform system selection and integration paths.
• Design and document system architectures for acoustic data acquisition, amplification, filtering, and digital conversion.
• Collaborate with autonomy, software, and mechanical teams to integrate acoustic systems into vessel control and perception frameworks.
• Develop and validate signal conditioning and analog front-end circuitry for low-noise, high-fidelity measurements.
• Author detailed R&D documentation, including test reports, design specs, and performance assessments.
• Contribute to system safety, reliability, and environmental qualification efforts per maritime/defense standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to acoustic sensing roadmap and methodologies.

Skills

Acoustic system design

Hardware benchmarking

Data analysis

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Electrical Engineering or Acoustics

Tools

Altium

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Data loggers

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in underwater acoustic sensing to advance autonomous maritime platforms. You will lead design, testing, and integration of sonar, hydrophones, and signal processing in lab and at-sea trials, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to roadmap development.

Applicants should have 7+ years in acoustic systems, a background in hardware evaluation, and familiarity with MIL/IEC standards, with on-site work in Austin, TX.