HavocAI ยท 2 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Rumford, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expHavocAI is a leader in collaborative autonomy, specializing in autonomous surface vessels for defense and commercial maritime missions. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, specify, integrate, and test electrical systems for uncrewed surface vessels and other unmanned platforms, collaborating closely with various engineering teams to deliver reliable solutions.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, specify, and integrate electrical subsystems ranging from power converters to radios, compute elements, harnesses, circuit protection, batteries, actuators and antennas
Develop system-level electrical architectures for USVs, including power trees, grounding schemes, communications pathways, and redundancy strategies
Evaluate electrical loads, routing, and environmental requirements to support vessel capabilities and mission payloads
Conduct bench-level and on-vehicle testing to verify RF performance, signal integrity, interference mitigation, and link reliability
Produce wiring schematics, harness drawings, connector specifications, and interface definitions
Oversee harness fabrication and verify assembly quality, routing, strain relief, and marine-environment compatibility
Participate in subsystem bring-up, bench testing, environmental validation, and vehicle-level integration
Diagnose issues related to power systems, EMI/EMC, communication links, sensor behavior, and embedded electronics
Support field testing, including hands-on troubleshooting during sea trials
Work closely with mechanical engineers on enclosure design, thermal considerations, EMC shielding, and component packaging
Collaborate with software and systems engineers to ensure electrical hardware interfaces are robust, deterministic, and well-documented
Generate and maintain electrical schematics, block diagrams, interface control documents, test reports, and configuration records
Support design reviews and contribute to engineering change processes
Partner with technicians and manufacturing teams to ensure electrical designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and suited to marine or high-rugged environments
Assist in developing test procedures, build instructions, and QA processes for electrical subsystems
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in electrical engineering focused on system design, integration, and testing
Strong background in power electronics, power conversion, and electrical subsystem integration
Experience with RF/comms systems, including antennas, radios, GPS, and digital communication links
Ability to create, read, and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness documentation
Hands-on experience with prototype builds, electrical assembly, test equipment, and troubleshooting
Strong understanding of electrical components, grounding, EMI/EMC, and marine/ruggedized system considerations
Experience integrating electrical subsystems into complex platforms such as unmanned vehicles
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience with uncrewed systems, especially maritime platforms (USVs, UUVs, UAVs, or UGVs)
Familiarity with harness design tools or PLM/ECAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks Electrical, Altium, Zuken, Arena)
Knowledge of embedded systems packaging, grounding, shielding, and thermal/electrical tradeoffs
Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) for ruggedized, outdoor, or marine environments
Strong analytical, diagnostic, and root cause analysis capabilities
Benefits
100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
Life Insurance
Ability to participate in the companies 401k program
Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
Equity Package
Work / Home Office Stipend
Global Entry
16 Week Paid Parental Leave
Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend
Company
HavocAI
HavocAI is revolutionizing maritime autonomy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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