Senior Electrical Engineer

About this position

Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for electronic systems, ensuring functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Conduct circuit simulations using software tools to analyze and optimize circuit performance, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Design wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for electrical systems, considering factors such as signal integrity, thermal management, and EMC/EMI compliance.
• Develop system architectures and integrate electrical components into larger systems, considering overall functionality, performance, and safety requirements.
• Lead electrical engineering projects from concept to completion. Support the project management office in developing work breakdown structures.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, firmware engineers, and product designers, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other components.
• Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Develop test plans and procedures, conduct testing, and perform validation to ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems.
• Establish design criteria for projects using required codes and standards.
• Participate in the design review process.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables.
• Work with the Production department to provide technical assistance during the manufacturing process.
• Work with customers to understand project requirements and provide operational support while in the field.
• Mentor Electrical Engineers and Technologists.

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent engineering discipline with 8+ years of experience.
• Excellent design standards and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Effectively focus on high level project objectives while executing detailed design tasks.
• Demonstrated technical skills along with a proven track record for success.
• Experience in the design specification, installation and connection methods of electrical equipment.
• Design and review PCB Fab drawings, PCB Assembly drawings and provide input into new product designs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills (technical reporting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as effectively within a team environment.
• High degree of organization, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with the following would be considered an asset:
• Experience with Altium.
• Experience with Zuken E3.
• Experience with Sonar systems especially in an ocean environment.
• Experience with LabVIEW.
• Experience with high voltages.
• Experience with ABB motors and drives.
• Experience with embedded controllers.