Saildrone is looking to solve the problem of delivering continuous, real-time intelligence in the toughest oceans on Earth by designing, developing, and integrating electrical systems for their autonomous surface vehicles.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in PCBA design, power systems, analog and digital circuits, wiring harness development, and integration with embedded systems.
- Knowledge of both AC and DC power generation, control, and distribution systems.
- Experience with serial, CAN, and ethernet communication protocols.
- Experience in grounding, shielding and design for low EMI environments.
- Knowledge of IPC, MIL-STD, UL, ABS, DNVGL, and other applicable standards.
- Proficiency with electrical CAD (Altium preferable) and simulation tools.
- Familiarity with 1-line drawings and industry standard harness drawings.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the electrical engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
- Own the vehicle electrical architecture, ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability.
- Provide technical oversight across all electrical design and integration projects.
- Oversee the design, simulation, and validation of electrical systems including PCBAs, power systems, wiring harnesses, control electronics and integration of third party sensors or equipment.
- Ensure all designs meet electrical performance, safety, environmental, and compliance requirements for maritime and defense use.
- Translate program, executive, and mission goals into actionable electrical engineering workflows.
- Implement rigorous testing, validation, and quality assurance processes for electrical hardware and software.
Other
- 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience managing engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Excellent leadership, mentorship, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience in transitioning electronic hardware from prototype to scalable production in moderate volumes.
- All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone.
