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Saronic Technologies · 1 hour ago

Senior Electrical Engineer – Navigation & Positioning Systems

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

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. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive research and development efforts in navigation and positioning technologies for autonomous marine systems, focusing on evaluating and integrating cutting-edge navigation and sensor technologies across their fleet of autonomous vessels.

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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

Contribute to IP generation, system qualification, and design standardization for future vessel platforms

Qualification

Electrical systems engineeringNavigationPositioning systemsSystem-level benchmarkingSchematic design toolsCommunication interfacesTechnical writingPresentation skillsMentoringCollaboration

Required

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

Ability to operate effectively in both lab and field environments, including vessel trials

Preferred

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

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

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Company

Saronic Technologies

Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.

Founded in 2022

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees