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Saronic Technologies · 1 month ago

Senior Electrical Engineer – Electro-Optical & Infrared (EO/IR) Systems

Austin, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in electro-optical and infrared camera systems to lead research and development efforts for autonomous maritime platforms.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead R&D efforts related to electro-optical and infrared imaging systems for autonomous maritime platforms

Research, evaluate, and benchmark commercial and defense-grade EO/IR camera systems, gimbals, and sensor modules under laboratory and field conditions

Develop and execute trade studies comparing performance, cost, reliability, and integration complexity across multiple market options

Design and validate electrical interfaces and integration pathways between EO/IR systems and onboard compute, storage, and autonomy networks

Conduct performance testing including resolution, sensitivity (NETD), dynamic range, stabilization, and environmental endurance

Collaborate cross-functionally with autonomy, software, and mechanical teams to integrate EO/IR data into vessel perception and situational awareness pipelines

Prototype and field-test camera system installations, including power distribution, data acquisition, and network integration

Author detailed R&D documentation, including benchmarking reports, design specifications, and integration guidelines

Stay current with emerging technologies in imaging sensors, optics, image stabilization, and AI-enabled perception systems

Mentor junior engineers and help define internal best practices for optical system evaluation and selection

Qualification

EO/IR imaging systemsCamera system integrationOptical imaging principlesDigital video interfacesThermal camera technologiesData analysis toolsDocumentation skillsPresentation skillsMentoring skills

Required

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or related field

7+ years of experience in electrical or related engineering with a focus on EO/IR imaging or sensing systems

Proven expertise in camera system integration, including power, data, and control interfaces

Experience conducting R&D evaluations, trade studies, and comparative testing of sensor systems

Solid understanding of optical and infrared imaging principles - resolution, FOV, sensitivity, dynamic range, and spectral response

Hands-on experience with digital video interfaces and standards (GigE Vision, MIPI, USB3 Vision, SDI, Camera Link, etc.)

Familiarity with thermal camera technologies, including cooled and uncooled detectors (LWIR, MWIR, SWIR)

Experience with mechanical and electrical integration of EO/IR systems into ruggedized or mobile platforms

Strong documentation, data analysis, and presentation skills

Comfortable working in lab, dockside, and field-test environments for camera calibration and evaluation

Preferred

Background in maritime, aerospace, or defense sensor systems development

Familiarity with AI/ML-based image processing and data fusion for autonomous perception

Experience with environmental qualification and compliance testing (MIL-STD-810, DO-160, IEC 60945)

Knowledge of optical system alignment, lens calibration, and stabilization systems

Experience integrating EO/IR systems into networked computing environments (Ethernet/IP, TSN, or deterministic networking)

Proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar platforms for sensor performance evaluation

Understanding of radiometric calibration, sensor modeling, or image quality metrics (MTF, SNR, dynamic range)

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Generous PTO and Holidays

Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

401(k) plan

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

Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

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