SlipstreamJobs tracks this role from the company's public career site. Apply directly on the employer's site.
Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to lead the design, specification, and validation of electrical power generation and distribution architectures for autonomous maritime platforms. This is a hands-on, design-driven role focused on developing ruggedized power systems that operate reliably in extreme marine environments.
Key responsibilities include designing and validating power generation, distribution, and conversion systems for autonomous vessels; developing system requirements and specifications; creating engineering drawings (one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams); performing electrical analyses (load analyses, short-circuit calculations, voltage drop, harmonic analysis); evaluating and selecting components for harsh environments; conducting trade studies of commercially available technologies from adjacent industries; designing system architectures optimized for reliability and maintainability; collaborating with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams on system integration; supporting prototype builds, troubleshooting, and field testing including dockside and at-sea trials; authoring detailed design documentation (specifications, trade studies, test plans, reports); and mentoring junior engineers in power system fundamentals and ruggedization techniques.
Required qualifications include proven experience designing or specifying electrical power systems for marine, automotive, defense, aerospace, or mining vehicles; expertise in system integration, environmental qualification, and manufacturability; and strong technical foundation in power systems engineering. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with AC power distribution architectures (120/240/480V), power control methods (generator controls, electrical interlocks, remote monitoring), fieldbus protocols (Ethernet, CAN, RS485, RS232), reliability analysis tools (FMEA, FTA, reliability block diagrams), electrical safety and certification standards (UL, CE, ABS), and exposure to autonomous or remote system architectures.
Saronic is a venture-backed autonomous systems company founded in 2022, headquartered in Austin, TX, developing state-of-the-art autonomous surface vessels for maritime defense and operations. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, generous PTO, parental leave, 401(k) with match, and equity options.
