Description
A rapidly growing defense technology company is seeking Senior /Staff/Principal Electrical Engineers to support electrical system integration across autonomous vessel platforms.
It's worth being specific about what this team does and doesn't own, since the title alone doesn't capture it. This is a systems integration function first. The team's job is architecture, system sizing, and making controls, sensors, and communications work together as a cohesive platform. It is explicitly not a custom power electronics team (power experience is welcome and treated as a specialty, but it isn't the core charter), it does very little custom PCB development (a separate group owns that work), and RF sits entirely outside this team's scope.
Representative subsystems this team owns include PLC controls and sensor integration (including fluid sensors), engine controls, and higher-level compute integration such as perception cameras and sensor payloads.
There are no strong vertical silos on this team. A single engineer is expected to move across the full lifecycle of their subsystem, including clean-sheet design, writing test plans and First Article Test (FAT) procedures, and working directly with manufacturing to debug issues based on floor feedback.
Field testing of the actual vessel is the dominant and most valued form of validation. Because most components are purchased off the shelf rather than custom-built, qualification testing is largely a vendor selection question rather than something engineers execute independently in a lab.
The ideal candidate has owned a system, subsystem, or component end-to-end, from requirements through delivery, multiple times, including at least one example that reached production. They think at the system level rather than purely the component level, are fluent enough with firmware and OS-layer concepts to collaborate effectively with software teams (without writing code themselves), and operate independently while communicating clearly with leadership.
Because most hardware is vendor-supplied rather than custom-designed in-house, writing clear specifications and jointly defining requirements with external vendors is a real, constant part of the job rather than an occasional task.
This role offers significant technical ownership, opportunities to mentor junior engineers, and a path toward platform electrical engineering leadership for high performers. Leadership opportunities exist but this is fundamentally a technical ownership role first.
Key Responsibilities
- Own system-level electrical architecture and sizing decisions across one or more vessel platforms, balancing controls, sensors, and communications into a cohesive system
- Design, integrate, and support subsystems within the team's core domains: PLC controls and sensor integration (including fluid sensors), engine controls, and higher-level compute/sensor payload integration (e.g., perception cameras)
- Move fluidly across the full subsystem lifecycle, including clean-sheet design, writing test plans and FAT procedures, and hands-on manufacturing debug support based on direct floor feedback
- Collaborate closely with software teams at the firmware and OS-layer boundary, understanding what they need from the electrical side without writing code
- Author and shape technical requirements directly, rather than only executing against requirements written by others
- Own program schedules and drive them independently, including recognizing when schedules are at risk and making scope tradeoff recommendations when required
- Source, specify, and manage relationships with external vendors supplying off-the-shelf components, including writing specifications and jointly defining requirements
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews spanning engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and customers
- Lead or support field testing as the primary method of validating subsystem and system-level performance
- Mentor junior engineers or maintain deep individual technical ownership, depending on career interests
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5-7+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of a system, subsystem, or component, including at least one example that reached production
- System-level architecture and sizing experience, not solely component-level work
- Strong understanding of firmware and OS-layer concepts sufficient to collaborate fluently with software engineers
- Demonstrated independence, schedule ownership, and strong communication skills
- Experience writing specifications and managing requirements jointly with external vendors
Preferred Qualifications
- Low-level PCB design exposure
- Hands-on firmware or embedded software experience
- Power electronics background , particularly power converter subcomponents or charging systems
- Engine controls experience
- Experience with design tools such as Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks Electrical
- Familiarity with military environmental standards such as MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461
Skills
- Systems Architecture
- End-to-End Ownership
- Design
- System Design
- System Integration
- Software
- Firmware
- Python
- Automation
- PCB Design
Top Skills Details
- Systems Architecture
- End-to-End Ownership
- Design
- System Design
- System Integration
- Software
- Firmware
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Low-level PCB design exposure
- Hands-on firmware or embedded software experience
- Test and debug experience, provided it accompanies genuine design ownership
- Power electronics background , particularly power converter subcomponents and charging systems
- Engine controls experience
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $170000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the companys success Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
