Marine Electrical Systems Technician

Fathom Robotics•Oxnard, CA

6d•$95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Fathom Robotics is hiring a Marine Electrical Systems Technician to own the electrical reliability of the uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) it operates and maintains. The technician will diagnose and repair power distribution, charging, and battery problems, and ensure customer payloads receive dependable power underway. The role establishes electrical standards for payload connections and coordinates vessel configuration changes with manufacturers and government customers. Work is split between the shop and field events on the water. Field events involve boat operations and outdoor coastal environments in weather typical of the Southern California coast. The position may be full-time or part-time by arrangement. Test milestones and demonstrations may require additional or adjusted availability, including early mornings and occasional weekends tied to vessel operations. Occasional travel to other ranges and test sites is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of hands-on marine or equivalent electrical experience on AC and DC systems.
ABYC marine electrical certification, or willingness to obtain it within six months of hire; working knowledge of ABYC E-11.
Experience with lithium battery systems, battery management systems, and alternator charging.
Ability to read and draw electrical schematics, calculate loads, and size conductors and breakers.
Skill with diagnostic tools, including a multimeter, clamp meter, data logger, and CAN or NMEA 2000 diagnostic software.
Comfort working on and around the water, including boat operations and outdoor field conditions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical work in a shop, confined spaces, and a marine field environment.
Valid driver’s license.
U.S. Person status required in the defense program context.
Must be able to pass a background check and be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school training.
Training in ABYC E-13 (lithium-ion batteries).
Experience on military or commercial small craft, uncrewed vessels, or high-power payload integration.
Electrical engineering or power electronics background, by degree or experience.
Prior service as a Navy, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps electrician, electronics technician, or equivalent.
Experience with satellite communications terminals and their power and grounding requirements.
Experience supporting Navy or defense contractor field operations and writing technical reports for government customers.
Active SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC power systems on USVs, including shore power, inverters, alternators, house and engine-start batteries, battery switches, breakers, and GFCI protection.
Hardwire payload power to AC distribution panels on dedicated, correctly sized circuits and breakers.
Build a power budget for each hull and payload configuration, covering average load, peak load, and startup (inrush) current.
Verify charging and load performance using onboard data and sea-trial logs, and write findings reports after trials and events.
Set electrical installation standards and payload power requirements so payload teams build to a known specification.
Coordinate vessel electrical configuration changes with the vessel manufacturer and government customers, and document every modification as installed.
Run pre-underway electrical checks and respond to power faults during test events.
Work with Fathom engineers and payload teams to trace integration faults, such as communications dropouts, to power or grounding causes.

Benefits

Flexible ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement), with eligible employees receiving up to $750 per month toward an individual health plan; unused funds may be used for other eligible medical expenses.
401(k) plan.

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