Senior Electrical Engineer - Platforms (Power Systems)

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.

Job Overview

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems with deep experience in the design, specification, implementation, and validation of vessel/vehicle power systems.

This position will play a key role in developing and evaluating ruggedized electrical power generation and distribution architectures for autonomous maritime platforms - ensuring performance, durability, and compliance under shock, vibration, thermal, and marine conditions.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record designing or specifying electrical power systems for marine, automotive, defense, aerospace, or mining vehicles, with a focus on system integration, environmental qualification, and manufacturability. This is a design and development driven, hands-on role at the intersection of design innovation and field performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, specification, and validation of power generation, distribution, and conversion systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments.
• Develop and document system requirements and specifications for power subsystems and components.
• Create engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and similar.
• Create and review engineering analyses such as electric power load analyses (EPLAs), short-circuit hand calculations, power systems studies, voltage drop calculations, lighting calculations, harmonic analyses, and similar.
• Evaluate and select or design components suitable for reliable operation in harsh environments.
• Conduct trade studies and benchmarking of commercially available systems and technologies from adjacent industries (automotive, defense, mining).
• Design and validate system architectures that optimize reliability, maintainability, and environmental protection.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless system integration and interoperability.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and commissioning through lab and field testing including dockside and at-sea trials.
• Author detailed design documentation, including specifications, trade studies, test plans, test reports, and system integration standards.
• Mentor junior engineers in power system fundamentals, general design principles, and ruggedization techniques.
• Required Qualifications
• Lead the design, specification, and validation of power generation, distribution, and conversion systems for autonomous maritime platforms operating in extreme environments.
• Develop and document system requirements and specifications for power subsystems and components.
• Create engineering drawings such as one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and similar.
• Create and review engineering analyses such as electric power load analyses (EPLAs), short-circuit hand calculations, power systems studies, voltage drop calculations, lighting calculations, harmonic analyses, and similar.
• Evaluate and select or design components suitable for reliable operation in harsh environments.
• Conduct trade studies and benchmarking of commercially available systems and technologies from adjacent industries (automotive, defense, mining).
• Design and validate system architectures that optimize reliability, maintainability, and environmental protection.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless system integration and interoperability.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and commissioning through lab and field testing including dockside and at-sea trials.
• Author detailed design documentation, including specifications, trade studies, test plans, test reports, and system integration standards.
• Mentor junior engineers in power system fundamentals, general design principles, and ruggedization techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in marine, defense, automotive, aerospace, or mining vehicle design.
• Familiarity with AC (120/240/480V) power distribution architectures.
• Experience with power control methods such as generator controls, electrical interlocks, and remote monitoring of power systems.
• Experience with fieldbus protocols such as ethernet, CAN, RS485, RS232, and similar.
• Experience with reliability analysis tools (FMEA, FTA, or reliability block diagrams).
• Knowledge of electrical safety and certification standards, such as UL, CE, or ABS requirements.
• Exposure to autonomous or remote system architectures.
• Physical Demands
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)