Senior Electrical Engineer – Maritime Acoustic Sensor Systems

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in maritime acoustic sensor systems to join our Electrical Engineering – Advanced Development group.

This role focuses on the research, evaluation, and development of underwater acoustic sensing technologies – including sonar transducers, hydrophones, acoustic modems, and signal processing subsystems – supporting navigation, detection, and situational awareness capabilities for autonomous surface vessels.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in acoustic system design, integration, and testing within marine or defense environments, and a strong background in hardware evaluation, data analysis, and system trade studies. This position requires both analytical depth and hands‑on experimentation in lab and at‑sea environments.

• Lead R&D initiatives in maritime acoustic sensing and underwater signal systems for autonomous vessel applications.
• Evaluate and benchmark acoustic sensors and subsystems (e.g., sonar arrays, hydrophones, acoustic modems, Doppler sensors) across commercial and defense-grade offerings.
• Design and execute experiments for acoustic performance testing, calibration, and environmental validation in laboratory and sea‑trial conditions.
• Develop and analyze trade studies comparing acoustic hardware and architectures to inform system selection, performance optimization, and integration paths.
• Design and document system architectures for acoustic data acquisition, amplification, filtering, and digital conversion.
• Collaborate with autonomy, software, and mechanical teams to integrate acoustic systems into vessel control and perception frameworks.
• Develop and validate signal conditioning and analog front‑end circuitry for low‑noise, high‑fidelity acoustic measurements.
• Author detailed R&D documentation, including test reports, design specifications, and performance assessments.
• Contribute to system safety, reliability, and environmental qualification efforts, including compliance with applicable maritime and defense standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to Saronic’s acoustic sensing roadmap and experimental methodologies.

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in acoustic system design, integration, or testing – preferably in commercial marine, defense, or undersea applications.
• Expertise with underwater acoustics, including sonar, hydrophones, and acoustic communication systems.
• Experience in hardware benchmarking, R&D testing, and performance analysis of acoustic sensors and electronics.
• Strong understanding of signal processing concepts, analog front‑end design, and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with marine environmental factors affecting acoustic propagation (temperature, salinity, depth, and noise).
• Proficiency in schematic design and documentation tools (e.g., Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, or Solid Works Electrical).Hands‑on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, data loggers, acoustic test equipment).
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, with ability to produce rigorous R&D and evaluation documentation.
• Comfortable working in laboratory, dockside, and sea‑trial environments.

• Experience developing or integrating active and passive sonar systems for maritime platforms.
• Familiarity with acoustic transducer design, impedance matching, and waterproofing methods.
• Knowledge of marine and defense standards (MIL-STD-167, MIL-STD-461, IEC 60529, etc.).
• Experience with acoustic modeling software (e.g., COMSOL, MATLAB, BELLHOP, or equivalent).
• Background in sensor fusion and data analysis pipelines for multi‑sensor acoustic systems.
• Experience supporting hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) or real‑time signal processing systems.

• Medical Insurance:
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