Senior Electrical Engineer - Platforms
Saronic Technologies
Other Engineering
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Nov 8, 2025
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Position Overview
Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep experience in the design, specification, and validation of vessel/vehicle electronic systems.
This position will play a key role in developing and evaluating ruggedized electrical 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 and electronic systems for marine, automotive, defense, 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.
Key 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.
- 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.
- Oversee environmental qualification testing, including vibration, thermal cycling, ingress protection, and EMI/EMC compliance.
- 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 reports, and system integration standards.
- Mentor junior engineers in general design principles and ruggedization techniques.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 7+ years of professional experience designing or specifying electrical and electronic systems for harsh or safety-critical environments.
- Strong understanding of environmental qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, ISO 16750, or IEC 60068.
- Proven experience with rugged electrical system design, including connectors, harnessing, grounding, and sealing methods.
- Hands-on experience with environmental and reliability testing (vibration, salt fog, humidity, temperature cycling).
- Familiarity with DC (12/24/48V) power distribution architectures
- Understanding of EMI/EMC design principles and mitigation techniques.
- Proficiency in schematic and wiring design tools (Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Zuken, or similar).
- Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in hands-on R&D environments that blend lab experimentation with field testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in marine, defense, automotive, aerospace, or mining vehicle design.
- Familiarity with AC (120/240/480V) power distribution architectures
- Background in embedded system and sensor integration
- Familiarity with common networking and external communication methods (LOS/BLOS)
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium 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
- 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
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional standing and walking within the office.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.