Electrical Engineer - Forward Deployed

Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX

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About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Forward Deployed Electrical Engineer to bring its autonomous maritime technology from the lab to the fleet. This hands-on, field-oriented role integrates electrical payloads, troubleshoots system-level issues, and iterates hardware designs in support of maritime missions. Work is split among the lab, fabrication spaces, and waterfront.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience working on integrated electrical/electromechanical systems.
Hands-on expertise in electrical integration, including power systems, cabling, connectors, and PCB bring-up.
Hands-on expertise in rapid prototyping and system-level debugging.
Comfort using basic electrical test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, and field integration setups.
Experience with a Linux-based operating system.
Experience with serial communications such as RS-232 and RS-485, and CANbus.
Understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems, including TCP/IP, UDP, and message-passing frameworks.
Willingness to work in dynamic, hands-on environments, including on and near the water.
Strong sense of ownership and bias for action, with the ability to solve open-ended problems in real-world environments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience working in fielded or mission-critical environments.
Experience with autonomous systems, drones, or other robotic platforms.
Familiarity with maritime environments or naval platforms.
Ability to write basic software tools, such as Python or shell scripts, for hardware bring-up or test automation.
Exposure to ruggedized or IP-rated hardware design.
Experience in systems integration or test engineering.

Responsibilities

Design systems for electrical integration of novel systems and payloads onto Autonomous Service Vessels (ASVs) and other maritime platforms.
Lead rapid electrical prototyping for field experimentation and platform evolution.
Bring up, integrate, and troubleshoot power, networking, sensor, and compute subsystems; understand system topologies and balance power budgets, thermal constraints, and signal integrity.
Own dockside and sea trials, including vessel preparation, installation of electrical hardware packages, and system validation in operationally relevant environments.
Provide design-for-assembly and design-for-deployment feedback to electrical product development.
Work with Mechanical, Software, and Autonomy Engineers to evolve and harden system designs.
Interface with suppliers and fabrication shops to support fast turnaround of custom components and harnesses.
Contribute to documentation and training that support scaling deployment and manufacturing.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic plan premium for employees and 80% for dependents.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.