Senior Electrical Engineer

LED FastStart • New Orleans, LA

31d

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, specify, and validate vessel and vehicle electronic systems for autonomous maritime platforms. The role focuses on developing and evaluating ruggedized electrical architectures that perform reliably and comply with requirements under shock, vibration, thermal, and marine conditions.

This is a hands-on, design-and-development role at the intersection of design innovation and field performance. The engineer will work on system integration, environmental qualification, and manufacturability, drawing on experience with electrical and electronic systems for marine, automotive, defense, or mining vehicles. The position includes lab and field testing, including dockside and at-sea trials, and collaboration with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency with schematic and design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Zuken, or similar.
• At least 7 years of professional experience designing electrical and electronic systems for marine, industrial, harsh, or safety-critical environments.
• Proven experience with rugged electrical system design, including power distribution systems, industrial automation, and network design.
• Familiarity with low-voltage AC (<1000VAC) and DC (12/24/48V) power distribution architectures.
• Experience with fieldbus protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, RS485, and RS232.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC design principles and mitigation techniques.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
• Experience creating engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, ladder schematics, and network drawings.
• Ability to work in hands-on R&D environments combining laboratory experimentation and field testing.
• Strong understanding of environmental qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, ISO 16750, or IEC 60068.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in marine, defense, automotive, aerospace, or mining vehicle design.
• Familiarity with AC (120/240/480V) power distribution architectures.
• Background in embedded systems and sensor integration.
• Experience integrating navigation sensors and systems.
• Familiarity with common networking and external communication methods, including LOS/BLOS.
• Experience with reliability analysis tools such as 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 electrical and electronic systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments.
• Develop and document system requirements and specifications for electrical subsystems, including power distribution, computing, sensing, and communications.
• Create engineering drawings, including one-line diagrams, ladder schematics, and networking diagrams.
• Evaluate and select or design components suitable for reliable operation in harsh environments.
• Conduct trade studies and benchmark commercially available systems and technologies from adjacent industries, including automotive, defense, and mining.
• Design and validate system architectures that optimize reliability, maintainability, and environmental protection.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure system integration and interoperability.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and commissioning through laboratory and field testing, including dockside and at-sea trials.
• Author design documentation, including specifications, trade studies, test reports, and system integration standards.
• Mentor junior engineers in general design principles and ruggedization techniques.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Generous PTO and holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Competitive salary 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 benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior