DEEP · 4 hours ago
Chief Engineer, Electrical Engineer
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expDEEP is an international design and engineering company focused on advancing ocean exploration through new technologies for underwater living. They are seeking a Chief Engineer, Electrical Systems to lead the design, development, and integration of electrical systems for underwater habitats, ensuring high standards of performance and safety.
Research
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the overall electrical systems architecture across DEEP habitat platforms
Establish engineering standards, design principles, and interface definitions for electrical systems
Lead cross-functional integration with mechanical, auxiliary systems, software, and operations teams
Provide senior technical guidance and decision-making for complex system-level trade studies
Lead lifecycle engineering of electrical systems including:
Power generation, storage, and distribution
Electrical cabling, connectors, and underwater interfaces
Sensors, instrumentation, and control electronics
Guide internal teams and external partners through design development, reviews, and integration
Ensure electrical systems are robust, maintainable, and suited for operation in extreme subsea environments
Define and oversee electrical system test and verification activities across development and deployment phases
Support system-level testing in laboratory, environmental, and operational settings
Ensure technical readiness of electrical systems for deployment and operation
Support engineering execution to meet program cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Provide senior technical support during system integration, deployment, and commissioning activities
Participate in readiness reviews and post-deployment technical assessments
Promote a strong safety culture across all electrical engineering activities
Ensure electrical systems comply with applicable standards, codes, and best practices
Maintain high-quality technical documentation throughout the system lifecycle
Qualification
Required
BS/BE in Electrical Engineering or related field
12+ years of experience in electrical systems engineering for high-reliability platforms (marine, subsea, aerospace, defense, industrial, or similar)
Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering efforts involving both internal teams and external partners
Strong systems-level engineering judgment and problem-solving capability
Experience with subsea or marine electrical systems
Familiarity with safety-critical system development and verification
Ability to communicate effectively with executives, engineers, operators, and partner organizations
Passion for exploration and engineering in extreme environments
Systems thinker with strong architectural instincts
Collaborative leader across disciplines and organizations
Decisive technical authority in complex environments
Mentor and builder of high-performing engineering teams
Benefits
Employer paid Health insurance for employee
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Contributions
Supportive and inclusive team culture
Competitive Compensation Package
Company
DEEP
DEEP is an international research and development organisation engineering new technologies which will improve understanding and preservation of the planet’s deep water environments.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase