Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems
Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems with deep experience in the design, specification, implementation, and validation of vessel/vehicle power systems. This position will play a key role in developing and evaluating ruggedized electrical power generation and distribution 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 power systems for marine, automotive, defense, aerospace, 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.
Requirements
- Lead the design, specification, and validation of power generation, distribution, and conversion systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments.
- Develop and document system requirements and specifications for power subsystems and components.
- Create engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and similar.
- Create and review engineering analyses such as electric power load analyses (EPLAs), short-circuit hand calculations, power systems studies, voltage drop calculations, lighting calculations, harmonic analyses, 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 plans, test reports, and system integration standards.
- Mentor junior engineers in power system fundamentals, general design principles, and ruggedization techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in marine, defense, automotive, aerospace, or mining vehicle design.
- Familiarity with AC (120/240/480V) power distribution architectures.
- Experience with power control methods such as generator controls, electrical interlocks, and remote monitoring of power systems.
- Experience with fieldbus protocols such as ethernet, CAN, RS485, RS232, and similar.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, specification, and validation of power generation, distribution, and conversion systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments.
- Develop and document system requirements and specifications for power subsystems and components.
- Create engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and similar.
- Create and review engineering analyses such as electric power load analyses (EPLAs), short-circuit hand calculations, power systems studies, voltage drop calculations, lighting calculations, harmonic analyses, 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 plans, test reports, and system integration standards.
- Mentor junior engineers in power system fundamentals, general design principles, and ruggedization techniques.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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