Electrical/Software Reliability Engineer

Saronic•Austin, TX

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. We are seeking an Electrical/Software Reliability Engineer to drive key electrical & software integration initiatives for our cutting-edge autonomous vessels. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the electrical and software systems that enable autonomy, control, and communications meet reliability and integration requirements. You will lead efforts in electrical architecture design, software- and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) verification, and failure mode analysis for electronics and embedded systems. Working with electrical, software, and other engineers, you’llidentify reliability drivers, define test requirements, and execute end-to-end full lifecycle system performance verification across mission scenarios and environmental conditions. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the reliability and performance of our innovative maritime technology as we advance towards the future of autonomous vessels. We know great people don’t always check every box. We also know that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can hold great people back. If you’re excited about the work we’re doing but you don’t meet every qualification, we still want to hear from you. Some of the best people on our team started this way. We value builders, problem-solvers, and people who learn fast, and we’re far more interested in what you can do next than what’s already on your resume. Your unique experience and perspective might be exactly what our team needs, so we encourage you to apply anyway!

Requirements

2+ years ofindustry experience as a Design Engineer, Development Engineer, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or similar
Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Systems, Software, Computer, Electrical Engineering, or similar
Experience working on advanced hardware systems, autonomous systems, complex electronics systems, or similar
Requirementdecomposition experience for both hardware and software
Coding and software development experience, such as in Python, Java, C++, or similar
Experience with failure analysis, root cause analysis methodologies, corrective action management, and risk management
Experience architecting and designing test campaigns (subsystem level to the vehicle/vessel/product level) as well as creating & executing test plans
Familiarity with industry processes, standards, and guides, such as MIL-STDs, ABS Rules, ABYC, COLREGs, ISO, NASA, IEC, IEEE, and similar
Ability to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama, DOORS, Innoslate, 3DX, Cameo, Flow, or similar
Experience developing tools, guides, and engineering solutions in Palantir Foundry
Hands on test engineering experience including data collection, analysis, and closing feedback loops to improve designs & outcomes
Experience with analysis tools such as MATLAB, Excel, ANSYS, FEMAP, etc.
Modeling/CAD Experience
HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), environmental testing, mechanical/loads testing, electrical testing and/or debugging, software testing and/or debugging
Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, user guides, or similar

Responsibilities

Lead electrical and software system integration efforts, and work cross-functionally to ensure aspects such as signal integrity, power management, communication protocols, and autonomy behavior meets design intent and system requirements (design criteria)
Define and maintain system-level electrical and software interface requirements using Jama and internal tools, ensuring clarity across design teams
Help develop and execute integration and validation test plans for electrical subsystems, software-in-the-loop (SIL), and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing
Define and execute electrical reliability tests (e.g., EMI/EMC, power cycling, thermal stress) to validate robustness and fault tolerance
Support root cause investigations for electrical and software-related failures, coordinating corrective actions and preventive measures
Lead technical reviews related to system interfaces, electrical integration, and software verification results, ensuring feedback is integrated into design updates
Mentor other engineers in best practices for electrical and software reliability, including fault-tolerant design, redundancy, and diagnostic coverage
Define top-down use cases, system architecture, and design reference missions for products alongside product architects and responsible engineers
Define, document, and maintain system requirements (design criteria) using Jama and in-house developed tools/environments
Work closely with engineering teams to ensure requirements are accurately interpreted and implemented
Maintain up-to-date technical documentation for system requirements, testing requirements, verification and validation
Clearly articulate technical information to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment of objectives across engineering, software, and mission operations
Participate in systems engineering activities including concept development, system design, integration, and testing
Develop, own, and execute subsystem- and system-level verification and validation (V&V) plans to ensure designs meet functional, performance, autonomy, reliability, and safety requirements
Define test objectives, configurations, procedures, and success criteria for subsystem and full-system integration tests
Lead root cause analysis/failure investigation, and corrective action for issues found during R&D and qualification testing alongside the development, quality, and test teams.
Develop and maintain internal data analysis and visualization tools to streamline test reporting and decision-making
Collaborate closely with mission operations, design engineers, and other stakeholders to collect, analyze, and interpret in-field or post-deployment data, feeding results back into design iterations
Work with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) engineers to architect verification & test campaigns and execute subsystem- and system-level testing
Help drive the development of internal tools, guides, calculators, or similar via Palantir Foundry, Confluence, Excel, or similar
Support the engineering design cycle process as a subject matter expert to ensure teams adhere to our hardware design best practices, and analysis best practices

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
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