Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

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 will be responsible for executing electrical Hardware designs, firmware development, and system designs for various subsystems incorporated into an autonomous ocean-going craft. Designs include navigation subsystems, motor controllers, MEMS sensors, satellite/LOS communications, power systems (including solar power generation), embedded computers, etc. This position is based in the Jessup, MD and reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

Essential 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. This includes:
• 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 opportunities
• 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

Key Attributes:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 Drawio.
• Strong experience designing in Altium.
• Experience with Arena (PLM); integration of Altium with Arena skill is a plus.
• Experience interfacing with sensors and systems using industry standard protocols such as RS232, UART, CAN, I2C, SPI
• Experience design switching power supplies.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.