Electrical Engineer - Forward Deployed

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:

We are seeking a versatile Forward Deployed Electrical Engineer to join our technical team. You will have a strong electrical background and be responsible for bringing our technology from the lab to the fleet.

This is not a traditional engineering role. You will be responsible for deploying our systems into the real world, directly supporting maritime missions. You will integrate electrical payloads, debug complex system-level problems, and iterate hardware designs in the field to ensure success. This is a highly hands-on and field-oriented role with time split between the lab, fabrication spaces, and the waterfront.

Responsibilities:

• Design systems to support electrical integration of novel systems and payloads onto our Autonomous Service Vessels (ASVs) and maritime platforms
• Lead rapid prototyping efforts (electrical) to support field experimentation and platform evolution
• Perform system bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting of power, networking, sensor, and compute subsystems. Candidates need to be capable of understanding full system topologies, balancing power budgets, thermal constraints, and signal integrity
• Own dockside and sea trials — prepare vessels, install new electrical hardware packages, and perform system validation in operationally relevant environments
• Drive design-for-assembly and design-for-deployment feedback into electrical product development
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Software, and Autonomy Engineers, to evolve and harden system designs
• Interface with suppliers and fabrication shops to support fast turnarounds of custom components and harnesses
• Contribute to documentation and training to support the scaling of deployment and manufacturing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
• 3+ years of experience working on integrated electrical/electromechanical systems, preferably in fielded or mission-critical environments
• Hands-on expertise in electrical integration (power systems, cabling, connectors, PCB bring-up)
• Hands-on expertise in rapid prototyping and system-level debugging
• Comfort working with basic electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes) and field integration setups
• Experience working with a Linux-based operating system
• Experience working with other types of comms: serial (rs232, rs485) and CANbus
• Understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems, including TCP/IP, UDP, and message-passing frameworks
• Willingness to work in dynamic, hands-on environments, including on and near the water
• Strong sense of ownership and bias for action; thrives solving open-ended problems in real-world environments
• Experience with autonomous systems, drones, or other robotic platforms preferred
• Familiarity with maritime environments or naval platforms preferred
• Ability to write basic software tools (e.g., Python, shell scripts) for hardware bring-up or test automation preferred
• Exposure to ruggedized or IP-rated hardware design preferred
• Experience in systems integration or test engineering preferred
• 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)