Hiring: Senior Electrical Engineer – Navigation & Positioning Systems Company: Saronic Technologies Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:21:00 Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, Data Pipeline, R, SolidWorks, Systems Design, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •7+ years of professional experience in electrical systems engineering, preferably within marine, aerospace, automotive or defense domains. Required Skills: •This is a hands-on, technically focused role with a strong analytical and experimental component. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in electrical systems design, system-level trade studies, and technology evaluation, and thrives at the intersection of hardware innovation and applied research. •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, 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. •Partner cross-functionally with autonomy, software, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless sensor fusion and data pipeline integrity. Qualifications: •B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. •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. •In-depth knowledge of signal integrity, timing synchronization, and sensor data acquisition. •Proficiency with schematic and wiring design tools (e.g., Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks Electrical). •Excellent technical writing and presentation skills — capable of producing concise, data-driven R&D documentation. •Demonstrated capacity to operate effectively in both lab and field environments, including vessel trials. •Operational familiarity with sensor fusion algorithms and real-time data processing pipelines. •Solid functional working knowledge of relevant industry standards (ABS, USCG, MIL-STD, IEC). •Background in environmental testing, EMI/EMC compliance, and system reliability analysis. Compensation: •Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!