Undersea Robotics Electrical Engineer: Sensor & Vehicle

Systemstechnologyresearch; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is a growing technology company with multiple U.S. locations, pursuing advanced undersea robotics and sensing capabilities for defense and maritime applications.

We seek an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical systems for next‑generation uncrewed undersea vehicles and sensor payloads. You will collaborate with motor/mechanical and software teams, bringing boards from concept through bring‑up, test, and at‑sea deployments while ensuring reliability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field with hands‑on electronics experience.
• Experience designing and testing analog and digital circuits, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and real‑time control applications.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship).
• Strong hands‑on hardware debugging and lab testing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and document analog and digital circuitry for uncrewed undersea vehicles, including power distribution, signal conditioning, and sensor integration.
• Develop and lay out PCBs, select components, capture schematics, and prepare fabrication/assembly packages.
• Bring up new boards and modules: bench test, debug hardware issues, iterate designs based on results.
• Interface sensors with vehicle processors and control systems.
• Work with software engineers to define hardware‑software interfaces and ensure real‑time operation.
• Collaborate with mechanical and systems engineers for packaging, environmental protection, and thermal management.
• Support hardware‑in‑the‑loop and sea testing; document test results and maintain design records.
• Develop system‑level requirements and electrical architectures for undersea vehicles and payloads.

Skills

Analog & digital design

Embedded systems

Hardware debugging

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Programming (C/C++, Python)

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeter/Bench test gear

Job description

STR is a growing technology company with multiple U.S. locations, pursuing advanced undersea robotics and sensing capabilities for defense and maritime applications.

We seek an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical systems for next‑generation uncrewed undersea vehicles and sensor payloads. You will collaborate with motor/mechanical and software teams, bringing boards from concept through bring‑up, test, and at‑sea deployments while ensuring reliability and