Staff Electrical Engineer

Saildrone•Alameda, CA

6d•$189,000 - $243,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you’ll be leading the definition, design, and validation of electrical components and subsystems deployed across our entire fleet of world-class USVs. Your technical depth and significant experience will be a driving force in the creation of our next generation of autonomous sea vehicles. The products you will be impacting include the power storage, distribution, and charge/discharge hardware which fuel all of our platforms, as well as the broad suite of sensors, actuators, and computing devices which guide each vessel along their autonomous journey at sea. This role will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Masters degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field
15+ years of experience in designing electrical systems and PCB-based components
Expertise in both AC and DC power generation, control, and distribution systems
Expertise in PCB design, covering both high-power devices and embedded processors
Proficiency with Altium or Altium 365 electrical CAD tools
Experience with battery-powered systems and charging circuits
Experience with serial, CAN, and Ethernet communication interfaces
Experience in grounding, shielding and design for low EMI environments
Comfort and enthusiasm working in fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

Experience in maritime, aerospace, or defense applications
History of taking new products from early concept through to production
History of supporting and sustaining products through obsolescence
Knowledge of IPC, MIL-STD, UL, ABS, DNVGL, and other applicable standards

Responsibilities

Represent the team across programs as a technical lead for all electrical systems
Design PCBs ranging from power distribution units to precision sensors and actuators
Perform schematic capture and layout for custom PCBAs in Altium 365
Create architecture and design documents for electrical systems and custom components
Define testing, validation, and quality assurance procedures for electrical components
Advise systems and vehicle integration teams on signal integrity, shielding, and grounding
Support R&D and operations teams to diagnose and resolve issues related to electrical systems
Collaborate with mechanical and vehicle integration teams on enclosure and harness design
Interface with firmware and software teams to ensure compatibility and establish integration plans
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance both within and outside the team
Participate in compliance activities related to defense, maritime, and electrical safety standards

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick time and parental leave
Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision plans, and HSA with employer matching.
Company sponsored life insurance
Stock Options
Annual stipend for continued learning and development
Quarterly company BBQs at our Alameda HQ (bring your friends and family!)
Free Bay Area Public Transportation via AlamedaTMA with the BayPass Clipper Card
The salary range for the role is $189,000-$243,000 annually. Individual compensation packages are based on geographic location, scope of the role, and relevant experience, among other factors.

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