The Role
Designs and delivers electrical architectures, PCBA solutions, embedded hardware, firmware, power systems, sensors, communications, and navigation subsystems for autonomous ocean robots. Responsibilities include schematic and PCB design, component selection, documentation, testing, integration, trade studies, manufacturing release, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires strong Altium experience, embedded systems knowledge, electronics lab testing, and eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
- FPGA, Verilog, VHDL Design skills a plus
U.S. Person status required.
Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance required. Preference given to candidates with active security clearance at time of hire.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $112,800 - $155,100
Liquid Robotics designs and manufactures Wave Gliders®, the first wave and solar powered autonomous ocean robots. With our partners we address many of the planet’s greatest challenges, by transforming how to assess, monitor, and protect the ocean. We solve critical problems for defense, commercial, and science customers.
Visit us at www.liquid-robotics.com to learn more.
Liquid Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Skills Required
- BSEE or equivalent
- Advanced degree
- 8+ years of direct PCBA design experience
- Direct experience working with embedded computers
- Experience using standard electronics laboratory test equipment
- Experience with Visio or Draw.io
- Strong experience designing in Altium
- Experience with Arena PLM
- Experience integrating Altium with Arena
- Experience interfacing sensors and systems using RS232, UART, CAN, I2C, and SPI
- Experience designing switching power supplies
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- FPGA, Verilog, or VHDL design skills
- U.S. Person status
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance
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The Company
What We Do
Liquid Robotics, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, designs and manufactures the Wave Glider, the world’s first wave and solar powered uncrewed ocean robot. Based in Herndon, Virginia, and with an Engineering & Test Facility in Hawai’i, Liquid Robotics works with global partners to address many of the planet’s greatest challenges, by transforming how to assess, monitor, and protect the ocean. Since 2007, Liquid Robotics has conducted 100s of Wave Glider missions around the globe, from the Arctic to Antarctica, for customers in the defense, commercial, and science markets.
