Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Seakeeper Inc • Leesport, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As our Senior Hardware Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration and design of our custom electronics control solutions in our vessel stability control systems for Seakeeper and Seakeeper Ride. This includes our in-house system configuration and design of brushless DC drive, and motor power trains. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our innovative products through the following: Playing a key design role in the development of custom embedded hardware devices as well as power electronics by working with our electronics design team and controls design team to produce cohesive motor powertrains and systems. Being responsible for system requirements design including: Gathering and formalizing requirements where none may currently exist. Working to achieve engineering consensus between different disciplines. Engineering continuity. Effectively communicating technical risks based on data driven analysis. Creating and maintaining documentation through the development process including specifications, test plans, unit requirements documents, and product level certification. Providing critical feedback throughout the development process to ensure product specifications are met and our high quality and safety standards are met through review of electrical product designs and test data. Supporting and providing clear direction to other functions within Engineering on electrical product validation or design. Mentoring junior engineers in advancing their technical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with background including the following:
• 5+ years of experience validating/verifying & integrating electrical systems for commercial products
• 5+ years supporting the lifecycle and development of products into production
• Familiarity with CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, or other MCU embedded products
• Be energized by taking a leadership role with development consultants and component suppliers
• Experience in performing the integration & commissioning of new/existing electrical systems
• Experience in using O-scopes, spectrum analyzers, and other tools to perform system design verification
• Be capable of thinking systematically and documenting processes, procedures, and test results
• An international passport

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity or exposure to permanent magnet motors, induction motors, and/or electrical powertrain controls
• Experience in CE/FCC/UL certifications and certified bodies
• Experience in marine, automotive, aviation, or military-embedded electrical systems design
• Data acquisition experience

Responsibilities

• Playing a key design role in the development of custom embedded hardware devices as well as power electronics by working with our electronics design team and controls design team to produce cohesive motor powertrains and systems
• Being responsible for system requirements design including: Gathering and formalizing requirements where none may currently exist
• Working to achieve engineering consensus between different disciplines
• Engineering continuity
• Effectively communicating technical risks based on data driven analysis
• Creating and maintaining documentation through the development process including specifications, test plans, unit requirements documents, and product level certification
• Providing critical feedback throughout the development process to ensure product specifications are met and our high quality and safety standards are met through review of electrical product designs and test data
• Supporting and providing clear direction to other functions within Engineering on electrical product validation or design
• Mentoring junior engineers in advancing their technical skills

Benefits

• Ability to work remotely one day a week
• Travel to other facilities for the purposes of electronics testing will be expected up to once annually (this may be internationally)

What This Job Offers

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