Electrical Build Engineer

About the role

Saronic Technologies is seeking an Electrical Build Engineer to support the design, integration, and testing of electrical systems for autonomous surface vessels. The role combines remote collaboration with our Austin engineering team and hands‑on oversight of fabrication and installation at the shipyard.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in designing power distribution, control systems, wiring harnesses, cable routing, panels and sensor integration for ASVs.
• Produce and review CAD models, perform system analysis and optimization.
• Act as liaison between engineering, drafting and production to resolve technical issues during construction.
• Identify non‑conformances, lead root‑cause analysis and manage Issue Review Boards and rework plans.
• Lead Engineering Change Orders, ensuring traceability, communication, implementation and verification.
• Support integration of autonomous navigation and control systems.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input on architecture and performance.
• Prepare and maintain technical drawings, specifications, test procedures and as‑built records.
• Perform electrical testing, commissioning and verification (continuity, megger, functional tests).

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Electrical Systems, Ocean Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with maritime electrical standards such as ABS, IEEE 45, ABYC and US Coast Guard regulations.
• Experience working in a shipyard or with marine/naval electrical systems.
• Strong fundamentals in power distribution, motor control, instrumentation and marine safety practices.

Required skills

• AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical (electrical CAD software).
• CAD modeling and system analysis.
• Interpretation of schematics, single‑line diagrams, panel layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Use of electrical test equipment: multimeter, megohmmeter, oscilloscope, power‑quality analyzer.
• Wire sizing, circuit protection, grounding and bonding.
• Knowledge of marine electrical safety standards (ABS, IEEE 45, ABYC, USCG).