What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electronics Engineer position at Oceanbotics?
Senior Electronics Engineer (Underwater Robotics)
Location: Orange County, California USA
Oceanbotics is a leading global manufacturer of professional-grade underwater drones or remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
At Oceanbotics, we don’t just build underwater drones; we bridge the gap between high-stakes marine exploration and advanced robotics. Based in the heart of coastal Orange County, we are a global leader in professional-grade Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). Our technology is currently operating across all seven continents, assisting in search and rescue missions, ocean exploration, government & military agencies, marine research, oil & gas, and critical infrastructure inspections.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer who wants more than just a "job." We want someone who wants to design, build, test, and break things—then fix them to be better than before. If you’ve always wanted to apply your robotics expertise to the mysteries of the ocean, this is your chance.
Why This Role is Different
- Connect with the Ocean: Just 20 minutes from the ocean, our office has the ultimate backyard for ROV testing and live demonstrations.
- Get Hands-On: This is a high-impact role with the chance to build next-gen technology.
- Scaling Growth: We’re growing rapidly, offering a path for a long, meaningful career.
What You’ll Do
- Design & Prototype: Develop electronic systems for our ROVs—including power electronics and all other electronic subsystems.
- Solve Complex Challenges: Tackle the unique hurdles of planning for the future, including object identification, AI, and other new technologies.
- Embedded Development: Have familiarity with low-level firmware for microcontrollers and FPGAs, implementing robust communication protocols (CAN bus, Ethernet, SPI) to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
- PCB Design: Maintain layouts and schematics using industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Altium or equivalent).
- Root-Cause Analysis: Use logic analyzers and oscilloscopes to troubleshoot mission-critical hardware and field failures.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with mechanical and software teams to deliver integrated systems while supporting product roadmapping and technical demonstrations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Robotics.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronics design and some experience in robotics.
- Proficiency in Altium Designer, KiCad (or equivalent), and experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, AVR, PIC, or similar).
- Proven experience with motor drive circuits, ESCs, and DC power management.
- Familiarity with underwater sensors, tether communication (Fiber/Coax).
- Strong technical documentation skills (BOMs, ECOs) and the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with underwater acoustic systems and brushless motor tuning.
- Strong knowledge of marine-grade standards (MIL-SPEC, IPC, IEC) combined with proficiency in Linux and embedded programming.
Physical Requirements & Travel
- Occasional participation in water tank or open-water field testing.
- In field testing and possibility to attend trade shows.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
The Perks
- Competitive base salary.
- 401(k) match and comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision.
- PTO and (10) company-paid holidays.
- Access to professional development and training.
Ready to build the next generation of underwater technology?
Apply today and let’s build the future of marine robotics together.