# Senior Electrical Engineer **Company**: Saronic Technologies **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/saronic/53b5413b-b292-467a-a880-31ec88b260a5 **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_014d9c48-406 ## Description We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep experience in the design, specification, and validation of vessel/vehicle electronic systems. This position will play a key role in developing and evaluating ruggedized electrical architectures for autonomous maritime platforms, ensuring performance, durability, and compliance under shock, vibration, thermal, and marine conditions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record designing or specifying electrical and electronic systems for marine, automotive, defense, or mining vehicles, with a focus on system integration, environmental qualification, and manufacturability. This is a design and development driven, hands-on role at the intersection of design innovation and field performance. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design, specification, and validation of electrical and electronic systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments. • Develop and document system requirements and specifications for electrical subsystems including power distribution, computing, sensing, and communications. • Create engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, ladder schematics, networking diagrams, and similar. • Evaluate and select or design components suitable for reliable operation in harsh environments. • Conduct trade studies and benchmarking of commercially available systems and technologies from adjacent industries (automotive, defense, mining). • Design and validate system architectures that optimize reliability, maintainability, and environmental protection. • Collaborate with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless system integration and interoperability. • Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and commissioning through lab and field testing - including dockside and at-sea trials. • Author detailed design documentation, including specifications, trade studies, test reports, and system integration standards. • Mentor junior engineers in general design principles and ruggedization techniques. Required Qualifications: • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field. • Proficiency in schematic and design tools (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Zuken, or similar). • 7+ years of professional experience designing electrical and electronic systems for marine, industrial, harsh, or safety-critical environments. • Proven experience with rugged electrical system design including power distribution systems, industrial automation, and network design. • Familiarity with low voltage AC (<000VAC) and DC (12/24/48V) power distribution architectures. • Experience with fieldbus protocols such as ethernet, CAN, RS485, RS232, and similar. • Understanding of EMI/EMC design principles and mitigation techniques. • Excellent technical documentation and communication skills. • Experience creating engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, ladder schematics, network drawings, and similar. • Ability to thrive in hands-on R&D environments that blend lab experimentation with field testing. • Strong understanding of environmental qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, ISO 16750, or IEC 60068. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in marine, defense, automotive, aerospace, or mining vehicle design. • Familiarity with AC (120/240/480V) power distribution architectures • Background in embedded system and sensor integration • Experience with integration of navigation sensors and systems. • Familiarity with common networking and external communication methods (LOS/BLOS) • Experience with reliability analysis tools (FMEA, FTA, or reliability block diagrams). • Knowledge of electrical safety and certification standards, such as UL, CE, or ABS requirements. • Exposure to autonomous or remote system architectures. Why You'll Love Working at Saronic: • Build and qualify the core electrical systems powering the next generation of autonomous maritime vessels. • Work on cutting-edge R&D projects at the intersection of marine, defense, and rugged vehicle design. • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers advancing autonomy, sensing, and control technologies. • Competitive compensation, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits. • Direct impact - your designs will help ensure real-world resilience and operational success in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Occasional standing and walking within the office. • Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. • Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports. • Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies. • Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages). Additional Information: Benefits: • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services • Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents • Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care • Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents • Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays • Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents • Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match • Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success • Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage • Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline • Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office ## Skills ### Required - Electrical Engineering - Schematic Design Tools - Power Distribution Systems - Industrial Automation - Network Design - Fieldbus Protocols - EMI/EMC Design Principles - Technical Documentation - Communication Skills - Engineering Drawings ### Nice to have - Marine Vehicle Design - Defense Vehicle Design - Aerospace Vehicle Design - Mining Vehicle Design - Embedded System Integration - Sensor Integration - Navigation Sensors - Reliability Analysis Tools - Electrical Safety Standards - Autonomous System Architectures