- Robot type
- Marine and Space · Defense
- Location
- AustinTexasUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Mar 24, 2026
Full-time
Senior Electrical Engineer – Navigation & Positioning Systems
Job description
This is a hands-on, technically focused role with a strong analytical and experimental component. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in electrical systems design, system-level trade studies, and technology evaluation, and thrives at the intersection of hardware innovation and applied research.
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 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive research and development efforts in navigation and positioning technologies for autonomous marine systems.
Job responsibilities
- Lead R&D initiatives focused on next-generation navigation and positioning solutions for autonomous vessels.
- 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.
- Prototype, test, and validate new electrical configurations supporting advanced sensing and positioning.
- Author technical reports and white papers summarizing benchmarking results, performance metrics, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with autonomy, software, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless sensor fusion and data pipeline integrity.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal R&D roadmaps for navigation system evolution.
Job requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
- 7+ years of professional 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.