Electrical Engineer

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Electrical Engineer designing and developing electrical systems for autonomous marine platforms. Join Ocean Power Technologies to impact mission-critical marine robotics systems.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRichmond • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, analyze, and interpret circuit diagrams, schematics, and layouts
Plan, develop, and refine electrical systems for autonomous marine platforms, including power distribution, control systems, and signal integrity
Own electrical architectures for subsystems across WAM-V® and PowerBuoy® platforms
Develop and prototype electrical assemblies, including wiring harnesses, connectors, enclosures, and PCB-based systems for marine environments
Integrate electrical systems with mechanical and software components, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams
Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis on electrical systems in both lab and field environments
Support system bring-up, validation, and testing, including participation in field deployments and sea trials
Internalize feedback from team members, manufacturing, and customers and modify designs to fit those needs
Ensure designs meet reliability, safety, and environmental requirements for marine operation (corrosion, sealing, vibration, thermal)
Create and maintain electrical documentation, such as wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test procedures and simplify to allow use for operators of all skill levels
Support continuous improvement of electrical designs, standards, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

US citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum 2 years of experience in an electrical engineering role
Strong proficiency in electrical circuit design, analysis, and system integration
Experience with PCB design tools (Altium Designer preferred)
Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (e.g., Cadence or equivalent)
Experience working with embedded systems and basic programming (C++, Python, or similar)
Strong understanding of electrical components, wiring practices, and safety considerations
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in complex systems
Experience with power systems, battery integration, and energy management
Willingness to participate in field deployments and sea trials
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical circuit designsystem integrationPCB designcircuit simulationembedded systemsprogrammingpower systemsbattery integrationenergy managementtroubleshooting

Soft Skills

strong communicationcollaborationfeedback internalizationproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering