Electrical Systems Engineer

Electrical Systems Engineer

On-site work policy: This is an on‑site role based in El Segundo, CA. You will be working directly with our hardware and software teams to develop and test our uncrewed marine systems.

What you'll do:

• Own the vessel‑wide electrical architecture for propulsion, energy storage, power distribution, control, and communications.
• Define system topologies, interfaces, and grounding/shielding strategies to ensure safety, robustness, and serviceability.
• Develop block diagrams, power‑tree diagrams, and system‑level schematics that guide PCB, harness, and enclosure design.
• Define and track power budgets and current paths across all subsystems, including worst‑case and transient conditions.
• Lead component selection (power electronics, sensors, converters, controllers, communication interfaces) and evaluate components and vendors based on performance, reliability, environmental ratings, availability, cost, and lifecycle/obsolescence.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers and mechanical engineers to ensure the architecture is practical, manufacturable, and maintainable.
• Support compliance efforts related to electrical safety, EMC, and marine standards by choosing appropriate components and protection schemes.
• Electrical CAD tools, Power electronics, Sensors, Converters, Controllers, Communication interfaces, Battery management systems (BMS), Hybrid power systems, Reliability analysis (FMEA, DFMEA, MTBF).

Why candidates should join:

• Work on cutting‑edge marine robotics – design electrical systems for autonomous surface vessels that deploy underwater ROVs. This isn’t your typical electrical engineering role – you’re building the future of subsea inspection.
• Own the entire electrical architecture – from propulsion systems to power distribution to communications you’ll have full ownership of vessel‑wide electrical design. No small component work – you’re architecting complete systems.
• Real impact on critical infrastructure – your work directly enables inspection of fiber‑optic cables that power global internet and pipelines that supply energy worldwide. What you build keeps the world connected and powered.
• Startup environment with production focus – you’ll take prototypes and turn them into production‑ready systems. Fast‑paced environment where your decisions shape the product and company direction.
• Cross‑functional collaboration – work closely with software, mechanical, and operations teams. Your electrical expertise influences every aspect of the platform from autonomy to manufacturability.
• Marine and harsh environment challenge – design for real‑world ocean conditions. Every component choice matters for reliability and performance in demanding subsea operations.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Location: El Segundo, CA

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr