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We are currently seeking a Research & Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the activities necessary to innovating autonomous vehicles which includes engineering, designing, developing ASV sub-systems and conducting testing and analysis of ASV performance in the laboratory and field-testing environments.\nJob Overview\nWe are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join the R&D Test Team. The engineer’s responsibilities include improving existing multi-disciplinary sub-systems related to developing new autonomous vehicle concepts and prototypes. Technical activities include engineering, designing, building, and testing of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software driven systems in the process of developing various autonomous vehicle systems.\nThe candidate must be able to draw on a wide range of engineering principles, work within demanding timeframes, and develop original, practical solutions to technical and logistical problems with limited oversight.\nSenior: 4 - 7 years of experience\n\nStaff: 7 - 10 years of experience\n\nResponsibilities\nUnderstanding the technical requirements, problems, or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy the requirements.\n\nEngage in engineering, designing, prototype development, and enhancing electro-mechanical systems and software for autonomous vehicles and related devices and subsystems.\n\nApply engineering principles, best practices, and analysis in areas including mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software.\n\nConducting applied research, documenting findings, and presenting reports.\n\nDevelop design documents for parts, sub-systems, and final integrated systems.\n\nSelecting the required tools and materials for the manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance process.\n\nIntegration of electro-mechanical systems and software into a fully integrated system.\n\nProof of concept, functionality, and reliability testing of components, sub-systems, and fully integrated systems.\n\nParticipate in and lead testing efforts in the laboratory and in the field which includes on marine environments.\n\nIdentify trends in runtime and failures of ASV components, subsystems, and system through continual analysis of expansive datasets.\n\nIdentifying areas of weakness in the systems and processes and making recommendations for improvement.\n\nSupport troubleshooting and independently resolve electrical and system-level issues.\n\nCollaborate with technicians and provide guidance on build, integration, and testing activities.\n\nResponsibilities culminate in contributing to the development of ASV platforms and the software to interface with them.\n\nQualifications\nBS or MS in electrical engineering, robotics engineering, mechatronics engineering, or similar.\n\n4-10 years of relevant experience.\n\nStrong understanding and skills in engineering fundamentals, best practices, and analysis methods including analytical first principles, numerical methods, and simulation modeling.\n\nExperience operating, maintaining, diagnosing, testing, and repairing electrical and electro-mechanical systems.\n\nPower calculations, analysis, measurement, low voltage, 3-phase AC.\n\nElectrical schematic development and usage.\n\nSPICE based circuit simulations or equivalent.\n\nPCB design and development experience.\n\nNetworking: ethernet, CAN J1939, serial.\n\nSensor and data acquisition.\n\nSoftware skills including Rust, C/C++, Linux, Python.\n\nAbility to work in collaborative or independent environments with limited oversight.\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with autonomous vehicle systems or robotic platforms\n\nExperience integrating sensors, communication systems, and embedded hardware into working systems\n\nExperience generating engineering drawings, electrical schematics, bill of materials, and work instructions for manufacturing and assembly\n\nExperience supporting system integration and testing in laboratory or field environments\n\nFamiliarity with marine systems or operations in outdoor or harsh environments\n\nExperience working with cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, and software domains\n\nExperience using CAD tools to model parts or assemblies and support system integration\n\nFamiliarity with electrical engineering simulation tools for circuit or system-level analysis\n\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\nTime Off: Generous PTO and Holidays\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\nAdditional Requirements\nThis role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nSaronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees\nIf this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nSaronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. 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