Senior Electrical R&D Test Engineer

Title: Senior Electrical R&D Test Engineer Location: Austin, TX Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. SARONIC TECHNOLOGIES Saronic Technologies, a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, is dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) and intelligent platforms. We are currently seeking a Research & Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the activities necessary to innovating autonomous vehicles which includes engineering, designing, developing ASV sub-systems and conducting testing and analysis of ASV performance in the laboratory and field-testing environments. JOB OVERVIEW We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join the R&D Test Team. The engineer’s responsibilities include improving existing multi-disciplinary sub-systems related to developing new autonomous vehicle concepts and prototypes. Technical activities include engineering, designing, building, and testing of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software driven systems in the process of developing various autonomous vehicle systems. The candidate must be able to draw on a wide range of engineering principles, work within demanding timeframes, and develop original, practical solutions to technical and logistical problems with limited oversight. - Senior: 4 – 7 years of experience - Staff: 7 – 10 years of experience RESPONSIBILITIES - Understanding the technical requirements, problems, or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy the requirements. - Engage in engineering, designing, prototype development, and enhancing electro-mechanical systems and software for autonomous vehicles and related devices and subsystems. - Apply engineering principles, best practices, and analysis in areas including mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software. - Conducting applied research, documenting findings, and presenting reports. - Develop design documents for parts, sub-systems, and final integrated systems. - Selecting the required tools and materials for the manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance process. - Integration of electro-mechanical systems and software into a fully integrated system. - Proof of concept, functionality, and reliability testing of components, sub-systems, and fully integrated systems. - Participate in and lead testing efforts in the laboratory and in the field which includes on marine environments. - Identify trends in runtime and failures of ASV components, subsystems, and system through continual analysis of expansive datasets. - Identifying areas of weakness in the systems and processes and making recommendations for improvement. - Support troubleshooting and independently resolve electrical and system-level issues. - Collaborate with technicians and provide guidance on build, integration, and testing activities. - Responsibilities culminate in contributing to the development of ASV platforms and the software to interface with them. QUALIFICATIONS - 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 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 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 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 CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees If this role is based in the United States, it 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. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.