Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

Liquid Robotics is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in the development of autonomous ocean robots and the associated hardware and accessories. As part of our small but highly-motivated team, you will participate in electrical engineering design activities and work with cross-functional teams to deliver world-changing products. This position is based in Jessup, MD and reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Help define the overall electrical architecture for a next-generation Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV).
• Define, design, document, test, and production-release PCBA-level solutions, including:
  • Schematic entry
  • Component selection
  • Component library management
  • PCB layout
  • Documentation release
  • Linking native ECAD and MCAD design components
• Hands-on testing and integration – in the lab and in the field.
• Work with software and firmware engineers to define requirements and interfaces.
• Perform design and architecture trade studies.
• Work with manufacturing engineering and contract manufacturer(s) to successfully release designs into production.
• Prepare and release production documentation.
• Work with other team members to learn about the operation of the overall product.
• Mentor less experienced electrical engineers.

Requirements

• BSEE or equivalent; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of direct experience designing PCBA’s.
• Direct experience working with embedded computers.
• Experience using standard electronics lab test equipment.
• Experience with Visio or Draw.io.
• Strong experience designing in Altium.
• Experience with Arena (PLM); integration of Altium with Arena is a plus.
• Experience interfacing with sensors and systems using industry-standard protocols such as RS232, UART, CAN, I2C, SPI.
• Experience designing switching power supplies.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• U.S. Person status required; ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance required. Preference given to candidates with an active security clearance at time of hire.

Skills

• Ability to think analytically.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to learn new information quickly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and influence others.
• FPGA, Verilog, VHDL design skills a plus.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $112,800 - $155,100.

About the company

Liquid Robotics designs and manufactures Wave Gliders®, the first wave and solar-powered autonomous ocean robots. With our partners, we address many of the planet’s greatest challenges by transforming how to assess, monitor, and protect the ocean. We solve critical problems for defense, commercial, and science customers. Visit us at www.liquid-robotics.com to learn more.