Electrical Lead

Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the electrical technical execution of its products. The role leads the electrical engineering team through rapid design, build, and test activities, working with engineering, production, and product teams to deliver high-performance, cost-effective products that can be produced at high rate. Strong engineering fundamentals, organizational ability, communication skills, high agency, and a strong work ethic are important to success. The Electrical Lead owns electrical technical execution, schedule, and cost across the product lifecycle. The role plans resources and milestones, tracks performance and subsystem execution, manages risks and blockers, and collaborates with engineering project managers and finance. The position may require long hours and weekends. Physical activities include extended desk and computer work, occasional movement around the office, and occasionally lifting items up to 20 pounds. For roles based in the United States, access to export-controlled information or items requires U.S. Person status as defined by U.S. law. Saronic states that it does not discriminate on legally protected grounds and is committed to reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or greater in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Robotics Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience designing, building, or testing complex mechanical, propulsion, or electrical systems.
Strong engineering fundamentals, organizational skills, and communication skills.
Willingness to work long hours and weekends to lead the electrical engineering team to success on a product.
Strong collaboration and communication skills across electrical, software, naval architecture, and manufacturing disciplines.
Experience with rapid product development, from fast-paced prototyping to full-rate production.
For roles based in the United States, eligibility for U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled information or items.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership capabilities at Saronic.
At least 2 years of formal leadership experience in industry.

Responsibilities

Own the electrical technical execution roadmap and define product deliverables in alignment with the product responsible engineer.
Lead electrical technical development of the product asynchronously and through team meetings (IPT).
Contribute to a logbook of key decisions and supporting documentation for leadership and peers.
Balance electrical technical and schedule risks to enable rapid development.
Track key performance metrics for the product’s electrical elements from development through production.
Own overall product electrical technical execution.
Own electrical team schedule execution through resource planning, setting product milestones, and identifying blockers.
Contribute to the high-level schedule, track key electrical subsystem milestones, and partner with engineering project managers on detailed schedule development.
Own product cost estimating and execution.
Set high-level material and labor budgets and partner with finance to reconcile estimated and actual costs through the product lifecycle.
Approve high-cost product purchases and own high-stakes schedule-risk decisions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) retirement plan.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Free lunch benefit.
Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.