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Saronic Technologies is a leader in autonomous surface vessel (ASV) development for maritime defense applications. We are seeking a Senior Electrical R&D Test Engineer to join our dynamic R&D team in Austin, TX.
You will play a crucial role in engineering, designing, developing, and testing autonomous vehicle sub-systems. Your responsibilities will include:
- Understanding technical requirements and client briefs, then developing solutions that satisfy them
- Engaging in engineering, designing, prototype development, and enhancement of electro-mechanical systems and software for autonomous vehicles and related subsystems
- Applying engineering principles, best practices, and analysis across mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software domains
- Conducting applied research, documenting findings, and presenting reports
- Developing design documents for parts, sub-systems, and fully integrated systems
- Selecting required tools and materials for manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance
- Integrating electro-mechanical systems and software into fully integrated systems
- Performing proof of concept, functionality, and reliability testing of components, sub-systems, and integrated systems
- Participating in and leading testing efforts in laboratory and field environments, including marine environments
- Identifying trends in runtime and failures of ASV components through analysis of datasets
- Identifying system and process weaknesses and recommending improvements
- Supporting troubleshooting and independently resolving electrical and system-level issues
- Collaborating with technicians and providing guidance on build, integration, and testing activities
- Contributing to the development of ASV platforms and their interfacing software
You will work within demanding timeframes, develop original practical solutions to technical and logistical problems, and operate with limited oversight. This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise and the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.
QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED):
- BS or MS in electrical engineering, robotics engineering, mechatronics engineering, or similar
- 4–10 years of relevant experience
- Strong understanding and skills in engineering fundamentals, best practices, and analysis methods including analytical first principles, numerical methods, and simulation modeling
- Experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing, testing, and repairing electrical and electro-mechanical systems
- Power calculations, analysis, measurement, low voltage, 3-phase AC
- Electrical schematic development and usage
- SPICE-based circuit simulations or equivalent
- PCB design and development experience
- Networking: ethernet, CAN J1939, serial
- Sensor and data acquisition
- Software skills including Rust, C/C++, Linux, Python
- Ability to work in collaborative or independent environments with limited oversight
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with autonomous vehicle systems or robotic platforms
- Experience integrating sensors, communication systems, and embedded hardware into working systems
- Experience generating engineering drawings, electrical schematics, bill of materials, and work instructions for manufacturing and assembly
- Experience supporting system integration and testing in laboratory or field environments
- Familiarity with marine systems or operations in outdoor or harsh environments
- Experience working with cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
- Experience using CAD tools to model parts or assemblies and support system integration
- Familiarity with electrical engineering simulation tools for circuit or system-level analysis
Note: This role requires U.S. Person status as defined by U.S. law (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or certain protected classes of asylees/refugees) due to access to export-controlled information.
