Sr. Electrical Engineer

Nauticus Robotics is building efficient, eco-friendly alternatives to the harmful methods of the past. Our technology streamlines operations, protects life in all its forms and reduces carbon cost of developing the ocean’s resources. We have created a highly sophisticated, ultra sustainable fleet of marine robotics — along with the intelligent software to power it. 

SUMMARY  

You will help create autonomous robots by designing, integrating, and testing a wide range of technologies from thrusters to acoustic modems.  

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Perform system-level design and integration of in-house and third-party subsystems. 
• Execute the full design cycle for new electronics development (concept, detailed design, manufacture, build, test). 
• Troubleshoot a variety of technologies including electromechanical, communication, power distribution, and sensor systems. 
• Design and execute verification tests for new systems and integrations. 
• Develop embedded software, printed circuit boards, and electrical assemblies. 
• Perform technical communication via drawings, reports, and presentations. 
• Work independently; prioritizing and executing on multiple efforts efficiently. 

Required 

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.  
• Minimum 6 years of electrical design experience 
• Minimum 6 years of experience using schematic capture and layout software to design custom electrical circuits and PCBs (Altium Designer preferred). 
• Ability to build, troubleshoot and fix electronics/electrical hardware. 
• Experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems. 

Preferred  

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 
• 6 years of relevant engineering design, integration, and/or test experience. 
• Experience with a real-world robotic platform and/or robotics hardware. 
• Experience with various fieldbus protocols (CAN, RS485/232, Ethernet/EtherCAT). 
• Experience with deploying and troubleshooting computers and computer networks. 
• Experience with Linux, Python, Git, AsciiDoc, and/or ROS2. 
• Experience with marine technologies including vehicles and/or infrastructure 
• Experience with acoustic and/or radio frequency communication links. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to remain in a stationary position. The employee will be required to operate a computer and will consistently use other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. as necessary.
• The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The employee will frequently move, transport, position, install, and or remove equipment of at a minimum of 50 pounds for various needs.
• The employee must possess the ability to observe details at close range.
• The employee must be able to ascend/descend a ladders and maneuver in tight spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment and in industrial environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This role will also require the employee to complete work on variety of offshore platforms, various bodies of water, and small vessels. While performing some duties of this job, the employee will be required to travel domestically and internationally to field sites.  Conditions may include exposure to heat, cold, a variety of offshore platforms, and bodies of water loud environments, small vessel maritime conditions, and 12-hour shifts.

The performance of this position may also occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEOC STATEMENT

Nauticus Robotics is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.