Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Seakeeper; Leesport (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Seakeeper seeks a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to lead design and integration of embedded hardware and motor powertrains for vessel stabilization systems. You will collaborate with electronics and controls teams, gather requirements, and ensure high-quality, certified products.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive documentation, and communicate risks based on data. Expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years validating, verifying and integrating electrical systems for commercial products.
• 5+ years supporting lifecycle and development of products into production.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of custom embedded hardware and power electronics.
• Gather and formalize requirements where needed.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Produce documentation including specs, test plans and certification.
• Provide technical risk analysis and ensure safety standards are met.

Skills

System integration

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAN

UART

SPI

I2C

Job description

As our Senior Hardware Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration and design of our custom electronics control solutions in our vessel stability control systems for Seakeeper and Seakeeper Ride. This includes our in-house system configuration and design of brushless DC drive, and motor power trains. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our innovative products through the following:

• Playing a key design role in the development of custom embedded hardware devices as well as power electronics by working with our electronics design team and controls design team to produce cohesive motor powertrains and systems
• Gathering and formalizing requirements where none may currently exist
• Working to achieve engineering consensus between different disciplines
• Engineering continuity
• Effectively communicating technical risks based on data driven analysis
• Creating and maintaining documentation through the development process including specifications, test plans, unit requirements documents, and product level certification
• Providing critical feedback throughout the development process to ensure product specifications are met and our high quality and safety standards are met through review of electrical product designs and test data
• Supporting and providing clear direction to other functions within Engineering on electrical product validation or design
• Mentoring junior engineers in advancing their technical skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Do you have a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to hustle in a fast-paced environment? Then Seakeeper is the place for you! Here are a few other things you’ll need to succeed.

MUST-HAVES

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with background including the following:
• 5+ years of experience validating/verifying & integrating electrical systems for commercial products
• 5+ years supporting the lifecycle and development of products into production
• Familiarity with CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, or other MCU embedded products
• Be energized by taking a leadership role with development consultants and component suppliers
• Experience in performing the integration & commissioning of new/existing electrical systems
• Experience in using O-scopes, spectrum analyzers, and other tools to perform system design verification
• Be capable of thinking systematically and documenting processes, procedures, and test results
• An international passport

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Familiarity or exposure to permanent magnet motors, induction motors, and/or electrical powertrain controls
• Experience in CE/FCC/UL certifications and certified bodies
• Experience in marine, automotive, aviation, or military-embedded electrical systems design

MORE DETAILS YOU'LL WANT TO KNOW

• You’ll be based in our Leesport, PA facility 4 days a week with the ability to work remotely the other day
• During times of high development activity, it may require you to temporarily be onsite 5 days a week with your team members
• Travel to other facilities for the purposes of electronics testing will be expected up to once annually (this may be internationally)
• You’ll report to the Manager of Hardware Systems, also based in PA
• This role is 80% technical, with the remainder of the time dedicated to people and resource management, as well as project management

YOUR TEAM

Our Hardware team is nestled within our Seakeeper Embedded & Hardware department. It is a small, but mighty team that covers a lot of ground. It is a flat team, managing projects through an Agile workflow that allows maximum exposure to a variety of projects and systems within the group. The team is comprised of engineers with varying backgrounds and specialties including hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, software, controls, and more with a heavy emphasis on collaboration. You’ll be able to be involved in a myriad of projects with program level exposure instead of only owning a small defined piece of the process.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

It’s true that we make extraordinary products, but our favorite part about Seakeeper is our people! We love the culture we have built and are aggressively protective of our team atmosphere. This is why we value your cultural fit as equally as we value your technical contributions. With a palpable passion for what we do, we work hard, move fast and are constantly pushing (or should we say crushing) boundaries. That means there is no room for jerks!

We operate with the nimbleness and growth mindset of a scrappy startup. Throughout the organization, we take ownership and accountability for our ultimate team success by openly and actively seeking out constructive feedback on how we can improve. We believe great ideas can strike at any moment, and when you have one, you’re empowered to speak up!

Fast-paced and hands-on don’t even begin to describe what you’ll experience here. That means you have the freedom to make a difference and contribute to the larger goal, regardless of your position. The only constant at Seakeeper is change, and we thrive on it!

WHO WE ARE

71% of our Earth is covered by water and we want everyone to make the most of it. That’s why we are on a mission to create products that transform the boating experience with an organization that employees want to work for, customers want to buy from, and vendors want to partner with.

Founded in 2008, we have grown from a start-up operation to the worldwide leader in marine motion control. The journey began with our gyrostabilization technology, which eliminates up to 90% of boat roll and creates a land-like experience on the water. This technology went from an unknown commodity to a must-have boating requirement in the first decade. In 2022, we added another jaw-dropping technology to our portfolio with the launch of Seakeeper Ride, a first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System which eliminates underway pitch and roll, making time on the water safer and more comfortable for everyone onboard. In summary, we are in the business of creating gravity-defying products that completely change the way people spend their time on the water…and we are just getting started!

We have long runways with both of our technologies with new addressable markets on the horizon and drive to push the boundaries of what our technologies can do. With dedicated focus to each segment, in addition to shared leadership of each vertical, we can balance the different demands of each segment while providing a consist overall vision and direction of the company.

Seakeeper is personally committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of job requirements, individual qualifications, and business need.