Fleetzero · 3 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware [Team Leader]
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expFleetzero is redefining shipbuilding from their Houston, TX headquarters, engineering next-generation vessels that lead the industry in performance and efficiency. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to spearhead the development of critical PCB and circuitry designs for propulsion systems in autonomous, electric, and hybrid vessels.
BatteryFreight ServiceMarine Transportation
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end design of PCBs and circuitry for vessel propulsion systems, overseeing requirements gathering, schematic design, component selection, layout supervision, bring-up, testing, debugging, and system integration
Develop and refine system interconnect diagrams and wire harness designs, ensuring robust connectivity for marine propulsion subsystems
Design high-precision, noise-immune analog front-end circuits for critical applications
Conduct and lead peer-level and cross-disciplinary design reviews, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with project goals
Drive low-level firmware development for board bring-up, testing, and system validation
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance to elevate team performance
Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and marine engineering teams to integrate cutting-edge systems
Take initiative to solve complex technical challenges, ensuring reliability and performance in demanding marine conditions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
7+ years of electrical engineering experience, with a strong track record in PCB design and circuitry for safety-critical or high-reliability applications (marine, automotive, or aerospace preferred)
Advanced proficiency in electronic CAD tools (e.g., Altium) for schematic capture and PCB layout
Deep knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility in circuit design
Expertise in modern analog and digital electronics, including high-precision analog front-end circuits
Strong familiarity with standard interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB) and MCU/CPU/FPGA technologies
Proficiency in low-level firmware development for board bring-up and testing
Extensive experience with rapid prototyping, iterative testing, and design validation in challenging environments
Strong first-principles understanding of physics for problem-solving in electronics and system design
Proven ability to lead complex projects, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and drive technical outcomes
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills to work with diverse engineering teams
Comfort taking independent initiative in high-stakes, fast-paced settings while fostering teamwork
Experience with data acquisition, analysis, and project coordination for rigorous testing
Preferred
Experience with high-voltage power conversion systems (inverters, DC-DC converters, motor controllers)
Ability to build first-article physical prototypes by hand
Shop floor fluency with circuitry (soldering, reflow, ovens, pick and place, wiring, etc.)
Experience with relevant vendors
Benefits
Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full time offers and are considered part of Fleetzero's total compensation package.
Company
Fleetzero
Fleetzero is building battery electric cargo ships to affordably decarbonize ocean freight.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$15.5MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
2022-06-17Seed· $15.5M
Leadership Team
Michael Carter
Co-Founder
Steven Henderson
Co-Founder
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