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Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in power systems for autonomous maritime platforms. This is a hands-on, design-driven role focused on developing ruggedized electrical power generation and distribution architectures for autonomous surface vessels operating in extreme marine environments.
Key responsibilities include leading the design, specification, and validation of power generation, distribution, and conversion systems for maritime platforms. You will develop system requirements and specifications, create engineering drawings (one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams), and conduct detailed engineering analyses including electric power load analyses, short-circuit calculations, power systems studies, voltage drop calculations, and harmonic analyses.
The role involves evaluating and selecting components suitable for harsh marine environments, conducting trade studies and benchmarking of commercially available systems from adjacent industries (automotive, defense, mining), and designing system architectures that optimize reliability, maintainability, and environmental protection.
You will collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless system integration and interoperability. Field involvement is expected, including support for prototype builds, troubleshooting, commissioning, lab testing, dockside trials, and at-sea trials. You will author detailed design documentation including specifications, trade studies, test plans, test reports, and system integration standards.
Mentoring junior engineers in power system fundamentals, design principles, and ruggedization techniques is also part of the role.
Ideal candidates have proven experience designing or specifying electrical power systems for marine, automotive, defense, aerospace, or mining vehicles, with strong focus on system integration, environmental qualification, and manufacturability. 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.
