Saronic
Forward Deployed Hardware Engineer
San Diego, CA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 62 days ago
PythonDistributed SystemsLinuxA/B TestingComplianceSolidWorksPCB DesignMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsTest AutomationTCP/IP
About the role
- You will have a strong mechanical and electrical background and be responsible for bringing our technology from the lab to the fleet.
- This is not a traditional engineering role.
- You will be responsible for deploying our systems into the real world, directly supporting maritime missions.
Responsibilities
- Lead rapid prototyping efforts to support field experimentation and platform evolution
- Perform system bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting of power, networking, sensors, and compute subsystems
- Own dockside and sea trials - prepare vessels, install new hardware packages, and perform system validation in operationally relevant environments
- Drive design-for-assembly and design-for-deployment feedback into hardware product development
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Autonomy Engineers, to evolve and harden system designs
- Interface with suppliers and fabrication shops to support fast turnarounds of custom components and harnesses
- Contribute to documentation and training to support the scaling of deployment and manufacturing
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working on integrated electromechanical systems, preferably in fielded or mission-critical environments
- Hands-on expertise in Mechanical assembly and fabrication (CNC, sheet metal, 3D printing, etc.)
- Hands-on expertise in Electrical integration (power systems, cabling, connectors, PCB bring-up)
- Hands-on expertise in rapid prototyping and system-level debugging
- Comfort working with tools such as CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or similar), basic electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes), and field integration setups
- Experience working with a Linux-based operating system
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
- Understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems, including TCP/IP, UDP, and message-passing frameworks
- Willingness to work in dynamic, hands-on environments, including on and near the water
- Strong sense of ownership and bias for action
- You thrive in real-world environments, responsible for solving open-ended problems
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Master's degree is a plus
- Experience working with autonomous systems, drones, or other robotic platforms is preferred
- Familiarity with maritime environments or naval platforms is preferred
- Ability to write basic software tools (e.g., Python, shell scripts) for hardware bring-up or test automation is preferred
- Experience in systems integration or test engineering is preferred
Skills
- Job Overview
Compensation
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Benefits
- Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Company info
- We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status
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