Systems R&D Engineer

Seakeeper, Inc.; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Seakeeper, Inc. is seeking Systems R&D Engineers to advance our Gyro Innovation platform in Leesport, PA. You will design experiments, build prototypes, and analyze data to improve boat stabilization technology.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and developing detailed validation plans for first‑of‑their‑kind advancements in a lab and on boats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with mechanical, electrical, or systems discipline and 4+ years of experience with electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic systems
• Or a master’s degree in engineering with 1+ year of applicable experience
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to wire electrical systems and be hands-on with the product
• Data analysis skills and experience utilizing programs such as Python, MATLAB, and/or DIAdem
• Experience running experiments and testing performance of mechanical systems in a lab or field environment
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex systems and applying RCA, 5-Whys, Fault Tree Analysis, or similar techniques
• Ability to think systematically and document processes, procedures, and test results
• Ability to establish and manage requirements
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment, but can work independently
• Motivated to improve self and others and convert new technologies into prototypes

Responsibilities

• Developing systems architectures and upgrades to improve product capabilities
• Designing, managing, and executing experiments on new technology in lab and field environments
• Analyzing test data to identify trends and correlations about system performance
• Developing detailed test plans, procedures, and validation matrices with clear requirements and acceptance criteria
• Identifying issues and risks during development using structured problem-solving like RCA to implement corrective actions
• Drawing conclusions about feasibility of technology advancements to improve performance
• Presenting test results and conclusions to colleagues and management clearly
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary R&D team to integrate and test new technologies
• Troubleshooting and fixing products under test
• Creating innovative test procedures to evaluate performance improvements
• Supporting management of laboratory infrastructure
• Developing systems expertise on Seakeeper’s products

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

DIAdem

Root Cause Analysis

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Systems)

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

DIAdem

Python

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Our Systems R&D Engineers have an insatiable desire to advance our product capabilities by integratingnew technologies. They are constantly dissatisfied with the status quo andseekto make disruptive innovations. They love to experiment and are not deterred by the idea of breaking something if it meanspossibly improvingit! In this role,you’llbe the conduit for converting innovative ideas into working prototypes by:

• Developing systems architectures and innovating system upgrades to improve product capabilities
• Designing, managing, and executing experiments on first of its kind technology advancements in laboratory and field (on boat) environments, while developing and adhering to structured test matrices to ensure comprehensive developmental and validation testing.
• Analyzing test data toidentifytrends and correlations about system performance
• Developing detailed test plans, procedures, and validation matrices that establish clear test requirements, traceability, and acceptance criteria
• Proactively identifying technical issues and risks during development and test activities, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies such as root cause analysis to develop, implement, and verify corrective actions.
• Drawing conclusions about the feasibility of technology advancements to improve system performance
• Presenting test results and conclusions to colleagues and management in a clear and concise manner
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary R&D team to advance product capability by integrating and testing new and innovative technologies
• Troubleshooting and fixing products under test
• Creating innovative test procedures to evaluate performance enhancements of newly integrated technologies
• Supporting the management of laboratory infrastructure
• Developing systems expertise on Seakeeper’s current and future products

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 thingsyou’ll need tosucceed.

MUST-HAVES

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with mechanical, electrical, or systems disciplineand 4+ years of experience with electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic systems (post college)
• Or a master’s degree in engineering with 1+ year of applicable experience (postgraduate)
• A mechanical aptitude, ability to wire electrical systems,and beinghands-on with the product (it’sgoing to be dirty sometimes!)
• Data analysis skills and experienceutilizingprograms such as Python, MATLAB, and/orDIAdem
• Experience running experiments and testing performance of mechanical systems in a lab or field environment
• Demonstratedexperiencetroubleshooting complex systems and applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Whys,Fault Tree Analysis, or similar techniques.
• Capable of thinking systematically and documenting processes, procedures, and test results
• Ability toestablishand manage requirements
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment, but also be effective working independently
• Motivated to improve both yourself and those around you
• Passion to convertnew technologiesinto product prototypes

NICE-TO-HAVES

• 5+ years of experience in testing and integrating systems
• Experience with MATLAB and/orDIAdem
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems

MORE DETAILS YOU'LL WANT TO KNOW

• This role will be based onsite in Leesport, PA five days a week
• You’ll report to the GyroInnovationManager, also based in PA

YOUR TEAM

This positionis nestled within ourGyro Innovation team within the Gyro Engineeringdepartment. 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 iscomprisedof engineers with varying backgrounds and specialties including hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, software, controls and more with a heavy emphasis on collaboration.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

It’strue that we make extraordinary products, but our favorite part about Seakeeper is our people! We believe in participative leadership. That means you have the freedom to make a difference and contribute to the larger goal, regardless of your position. Great ideas can strike at any moment, and when you have one,you’reempowered to speak up!

We are constantly pushing (or crushing) boundaries. Stagnant or bored are about as oppositefromSeakeeper as you can get! We movequickand if there is something that can be improved upon, we jump on it.

WHO WE ARE

71% of our Earth is covered bywaterand we want everyone to make the most of it.That’swhy we are committed to creating 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. Seakeeper Ride, a Vessel Attitude Control System,eliminatesunderway pitch and roll, making time on the water safer and more comfortable for everyone on board.

Seakeeper was founded in 2008, growing from a start-up operation to the worldwide leader in stabilization thanks to its popular line of gyrostabilizers. Seakeeper Ride launched in 2022 and is the first product deviation from that line, bringing the magic of Seakeeper to boats while underway. There’sa long runway of growth ahead asmore and moreOEMs adopt Seakeeper Ride as standardequipmentand we work to make aftermarket refits a reality.

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 businessneed.