engineering
Posted Mar 24Senior Electrical Engineer – Navigation & Positioning Systems
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- - Design and execute benchmarking tests of commercial and prototype systems (GNSS, INS/IMU, radar, LiDAR, Doppler velocity logs, etc.), including lab, dockside, and sea-trial environments.
- - Perform trade studies and comparative analyses of current and emerging market offerings to inform system selection, integration paths, and performance improvements.
- - Develop system architectures and interface specifications for integrating navigation sensors with vessel control, autonomy, and data processing subsystems.
- - Collaborate with autonomy, software, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless sensor fusion and data pipeline integrity.
Requirements
- experience in electrical systems design, system-level trade studies, and technology evaluation, and thrives at the intersection of hardware innovation and applied research. KEY
- - Contribute to IP generation, system qualification, and design standardization for future vessel platforms. REQUIRED
- experience in electrical systems engineering, preferably within marine, aerospace, automotive or defense domains. - Demonstrated expertise with navigation and positioning systems: GNSS, INS/IMU, radar, LiDAR, or sensor fusion. - Proven
- experience in system-level benchmarking, R&D experimentation, and trade study development. - Strong understanding of signal integrity, timing synchronization, and sensor data acquisition. - Proficiency with schematic and wiring design tools (e.g., Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks Electrical). -
- Experience with communication interfaces such as CAN, Ethernet, and serial protocols. - Excellent technical writing and presentation skills — capable of producing concise, data-driven R&D documentation. - Ability to operate effectively in both lab and field environments, including vessel trials. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -
- Experience in autonomous or unmanned system development, particularly maritime platforms. - Familiarity with sensor fusion algorithms and real-time data processing pipelines. - Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (ABS, USCG, MIL-STD, IEC). - Background in environmental testing, EMI/EMC compliance, and system reliability analysis. -
- Experience supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or model-based system simulations.
Experience
- QUALIFICATIONS - B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. - 7+ years of professional
Benefits
- 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
- - Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
Contact
- Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees https://saronic-assets-public.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Saronic%20CCPA%20Notice%20for%20Candidates%20and%20California%20Employees.pdf This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status.
- 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) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.
Additional details
- 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.
- POSITION OVERVIEW Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive research and development efforts in navigation and positioning technologies for autonomous marine systems.
- This individual will be responsible for evaluating, benchmarking, and integrating cutting-edge navigation and sensor technologies — including GNSS, IMUs, FOGs, LRGs, LiDARs, and supplemental sensing electronics — across Saronic’s fleet of autonomous vessels.
- This is a hands-on, technically focused role with a strong analytical and experimental component.
- RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead R&D initiatives focused on next-generation navigation and positioning solutions for autonomous vessels.
- - Author technical reports and white papers summarizing benchmarking results, performance metrics, and recommendations.
- - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal R&D roadmaps for navigation system evolution.
- - Occasional standing and walking within the office.
- - Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
- - Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.