Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

About the role

As our Senior Hardware Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration and design of custom electronics control solutions in our vessel stability control systems for Seakeeper and Seakeeper Ride. This includes in-house system configuration and design of brushless DC drive and motor power trains.

Responsibilities

• Play a key design role in the development of custom embedded hardware devices and power electronics by collaborating with our electronics design and controls design teams to produce cohesive motor powertrains and systems.
• Be responsible for system requirements design, including:
  • Gathering and formalizing requirements where none may currently exist.
  • Working to achieve engineering consensus between different disciplines.
  • Ensuring engineering continuity.
• Effectively communicate technical risks based on data-driven analysis.
• Create and maintain documentation through the development process, including specifications, test plans, unit requirements documents, and product-level certification.
• Provide critical feedback throughout the development process to ensure product specifications are met and high quality and safety standards are upheld through review of electrical product designs and test data.
• Support and provide clear direction to other functions within Engineering on electrical product validation or design.
• Mentor junior engineers in advancing their technical skills.

Requirements

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a background including the following:
  • 5+ years of experience validating/verifying and integrating electrical systems for commercial products.
  • 5+ years supporting the lifecycle and development of products into production.
  • Familiarity with CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, or other MCU embedded products.
• Be energized by taking a leadership role with development consultants and component suppliers.
• Experience in performing the integration and commissioning of new/existing electrical systems.
• Experience using O-scopes, spectrum analyzers, and other tools to perform system design verification.
• Capability to think systematically and document processes, procedures, and test results.
• An international passport.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity or exposure to permanent magnet motors, induction motors, and/or electrical powertrain controls.
• Experience in CE/FCC/UL certifications and certified bodies.
• Experience in marine, automotive, aviation, or military-embedded electrical systems design.
• Data acquisition experience.

Schedule

• Based in our Leesport, PA facility 4 days a week with the ability to work remotely one day a week.
• During times of high development activity, may require being onsite 5 days a week with your team members.
• Travel to other facilities for electronics testing will be expected up to once annually (this may be internationally).

Team

Our Hardware team is part of the Seakeeper Embedded & Hardware department. It is a small but mighty team that covers a lot of ground. The team operates with a flat structure, managing projects through an Agile workflow that allows maximum exposure to a variety of projects and systems. Team members have diverse backgrounds and specialties, including hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, software, and controls engineering, with a strong emphasis on collaboration. You’ll be involved in a range of projects with program-level exposure rather than owning only a small defined piece of the process.

About Us

Seakeeper is on a mission to create products that transform the boating experience. Founded in 2008, we have grown from a start-up to the worldwide leader in marine motion control. Our gyrostabilization technology eliminates up to 90% of boat roll, creating a land-like experience on the water. In 2022, we launched Seakeeper Ride, a first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System that eliminates underway pitch and roll, making time on the water safer and more comfortable. We are committed to innovation and pushing the boundaries of what our technologies can achieve.

We value a culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration, where great ideas are encouraged and everyone is empowered to contribute to our larger goals. We thrive on change and operate with the nimbleness of a scrappy startup.