Electrical Engineer

Description

The client is an innovative defense technology company headquartered in Austin, TX, building autonomous surface vessels for the U.S. Navy and allied forces. They are looking to bring on multiple Electrical Engineer I/II roles. These roles sit within the team responsible for electrical system integration across vessel platforms, architecture, system sizing, and making controls, sensors, and communications work together as a cohesive platform. This is an early-career role, but not an entry-level shadow position: every engineer, even at the E1 level, owns a subsystem of their own from day one, working alongside a senior engineer for mentorship. The ideal candidate brings strong EE fundamentals, genuine intellectual flexibility to work outside their existing specialty, a self-starter mindset for learning new things independently, and comfort asking questions freely as they ramp up.

Key Responsibilities

• Own a subsystem within the broader vessel electrical architecture, with mentorship from a senior engineer (E1) or with increasing independence (E2)


• Support system integration work spanning PLC controls, sensor integration, engine controls, and compute/sensor payload integration


• Participate across the full lifecycle, clean-sheet design, writing test plans and FAT procedures, and working directly with manufacturing on floor-level debug


• Collaborate with the software team on integration points relevant to owned subsystems


• Support field testing of vehicles/vessels


• Engage with vendor-supplied components and help define requirements as directed


• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and cross reviews with peers at every level

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field


• E1: 0-3 years of experience. E2: 3-5 years of experience


• Subsystem-level electrical design experience in at least one relevant domain (controls, sensor integration, engine controls, or compute/sensor payload integration), through coursework, internship, or professional work


• Ability to reason about system-level integration, not solely isolated component design


• Working understanding of firmware/OS-layer concepts sufficient to converse with a software team


• Comfortable reading datasheets and working with vendor-supplied, off-the-shelf components


• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply skills outside an existing area of specialization


• Self-starter mindset, able to unblock themselves when encountering something new


• Comfortable asking questions openly, including basic ones

Preferred Qualifications

• Any exposure to low-level PCB design


• Any hands-on firmware or embedded software exposure


• Any test/debug experience


• Any exposure to power electronics or engine controls


• Internship, coursework, or project experience with PLC or sensor integration

Skills

• PLC Control


• Sensor Integration


• Systems Level Reasoning


• Firmware


• Field Testing


• Systems Integration


• Python


• Software Development


• PCB Design


• PCB Testing

Top Skills Details

• PLC Control


• Sensor Integration


• Systems Level Reasoning


• Firmware


• Field Testing


• Systems Integration

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any exposure to low-level PCB design


• Hands-on firmware or embedded software exposure


• Any prior test/debug experience


• Any exposure to power electronics, particularly power converter subcomponents or charging systems


• Any exposure to engine controls or PLC/sensor integration work, even at a coursework or internship level

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents


• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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 with company match


• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the companys success


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


• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline


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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.