Electrical Engineering - Design & Manufacturing

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer – Design & Manufacturing is responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and production support of electrical systems used in Blue Ops' unmanned maritime platforms and supporting technologies.

The Electrical Engineer will work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to develop robust, reliable, and manufacturable electrical systems that meet customer and operational requirements.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on product development, system integration, troubleshooting, and working directly with manufacturing operations to deliver innovative maritime solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical System Design

• Design and develop electrical architectures for unmanned surface vessels and related maritime systems.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and system documentation.
• Design and support power distribution systems, battery systems, charging systems, and vessel electrical infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain electrical bills of materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
• Select electrical components, connectors, sensors, power supplies, circuit protection devices, and communication hardware.
• Support integration of navigation, communications, payload, autonomy, and mission systems.

Vessel Integration and Testing

• Support electrical integration of vessel subsystems and payloads.
• Develop electrical interface requirements between mechanical, software, autonomy, and mission systems.
• Conduct system verification, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Support prototype builds, first article inspections, and production validation testing.
• Participate in dockside, field, and operational testing activities.
• Investigate and resolve electrical system failures and performance issues.

Manufacturing Engineering Support

• Work directly with production personnel to support manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Develop wiring harness standards, assembly instructions, and electrical work instructions.
• Ensure electrical designs are optimized for manufacturability, serviceability, and scalability.
• Provide technical support for production issues involving electrical systems and assemblies.
• Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist with implementation of production fixtures, test equipment, and manufacturing processes.

Documentation and Configuration Management

• Maintain engineering drawings, electrical schematics, harness documentation, and technical specifications.
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs), revision control, and configuration management processes.
• Ensure documentation remains current and accurately reflects production configurations.
• Assist with development of technical manuals, troubleshooting guides, and service documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.
• Support customer demonstrations, technical reviews, and engineering presentations.
• Participate in design reviews and product development activities.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical system design, integration, or manufacturing support.
• Experience creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of DC power systems, battery systems, power distribution, and electrical protection devices.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and assemblies.
• Familiarity with electrical CAD software and engineering documentation tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience with marine electrical systems, vessel systems, or maritime platforms.
• Experience with unmanned systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense technologies.
• Knowledge of CAN Bus, Ethernet, serial communications, and networked systems.
• Experience with lithium battery systems and energy management systems.
• Familiarity with GPS, radios, sensors, navigation systems, and communications equipment.
• Experience supporting prototype development and low-volume manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other controlled manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, Jira, or configuration management systems.
• Knowledge of marine standards and electrical safety practices.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work in office, manufacturing, and testing environments.
• Ability to safely access vessel production areas, manufacturing facilities, and test locations.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work on production floors for extended periods.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated manufacturing and testing areas.
• Occasional travel may be required to support testing, demonstrations, customer visits, or operational events.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support production schedules and testing activities.

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

E-Verify

The company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.

Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.