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technologies.\nThe Electrical Engineer will work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to develop robust, reliable, and manufacturable electrical systems that meet customer and operational requirements.\nThis position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on product development, system integration, troubleshooting, and working directly with manufacturing operations to deliver innovative maritime solutions.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nElectrical System Design\nDesign and develop electrical architectures for unmanned surface vessels and related maritime systems.\nCreate electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and system documentation.\nDesign and support power distribution systems, battery systems, charging systems, and vessel electrical infrastructure.\nDevelop and maintain electrical bills of materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.\nSelect electrical components, connectors, sensors, power supplies, circuit protection devices, and communication hardware.\nSupport integration of navigation, communications, payload, autonomy, and mission systems.\nVessel Integration and Testing\nSupport electrical integration of vessel subsystems and payloads.\nDevelop electrical interface requirements between mechanical, software, autonomy, and mission systems.\nConduct system verification, troubleshooting, and validation activities.\nSupport prototype builds, first article inspections, and production validation testing.\nParticipate in dockside, field, and operational testing activities.\nInvestigate and resolve electrical system failures and performance issues.\nManufacturing Engineering Support\nWork directly with production personnel to support manufacturing and assembly operations.\nDevelop wiring harness standards, assembly instructions, and electrical work instructions.\nEnsure electrical designs are optimized for manufacturability, serviceability, and scalability.\nProvide technical support for production issues involving electrical systems and assemblies.\nSupport root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.\nAssist with implementation of production fixtures, test equipment, and manufacturing processes.\nDocumentation and Configuration Management\nMaintain engineering drawings, electrical schematics, harness documentation, and technical specifications.\nSupport engineering change orders (ECOs), revision control, and configuration management processes.\nEnsure documentation remains current and accurately reflects production configurations.\nAssist with development of technical manuals, troubleshooting guides, and service documentation.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Mechanical Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.\nSupport customer demonstrations, technical reviews, and engineering presentations.\nParticipate in design reviews and product development activities.\nAssist in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing operations.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.\nMinimum 3 years of experience in electrical system design, integration, or manufacturing support.\nExperience creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.\nKnowledge of DC power systems, battery systems, power distribution, and electrical protection devices.\nExperience troubleshooting electrical systems and assemblies.\nFamiliarity with electrical CAD software and engineering documentation tools.\nAbility to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering requirements.\nStrong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nAdditional Desired Qualifications\nExperience with marine electrical systems, vessel systems, or maritime platforms.\nExperience with unmanned systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense technologies.\nKnowledge of CAN Bus, Ethernet, serial communications, and networked systems.\nExperience with lithium battery systems and energy management systems.\nFamiliarity with GPS, radios, sensors, navigation systems, and communications equipment.\nExperience supporting prototype development and low-volume manufacturing.\nFamiliarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other controlled manufacturing environments.\nExperience with ERP, PLM, Jira, or configuration management systems.\nKnowledge of marine standards and electrical safety practices.\nPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions\nAbility to work in office, manufacturing, and testing environments.\nAbility to safely access vessel production areas, manufacturing facilities, and test locations.\nAbility to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.\nAbility to stand, walk, and work on production floors for extended periods.\nUse of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in 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Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.\nEEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure\nRed Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\nThis position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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