Senior Undersea Robotics Electrical Engineer

The posting, as STR wrote it

About the Team

The Sensors Division within STR focuses on the development and analysis of advanced sensor systems in the RF, acoustic, and electro-optical domains. This includes the design and development of novel sensors and advanced information processing techniques from ideation to prototype implementations. The Subsea and Seabed Systems (SSS) Group develops and delivers advanced undersea sensor and signal processing systems, including bespoke undersea vehicles to deploy those systems. We apply those products to to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and counter-ISR applications to deliver missions success to our customers.

The Role

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with a strong interest and some experience in undersea robotics to design, develop, and implement the electrical systems that enable next‑generation uncrewed undersea vehicles, sensor systems, and command and control (C2) systems. In this role, you will be the responsible for the full range of development for electrical systems in our products: from board‑level design and sensor integration through bring‑up, test, and support in the lab and at sea.

You will work closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineers as well as other electrical engineers. An ideal candidate would have exposure to control systems, embedded software, mechanical engineering as undersea vehicle and system design is inherently multi-disciplinary. Ideal candidates are hands‑on engineers who are comfortable with analog and digital circuit design, can take a circuit board from concept through fabrication, and are adept at troubleshooting and resolving hardware issues.

Candidates with more experience are welcome and will be considered for greater responsibility, but the position is intended for an engineer early in their career who has solid, practical experience with electronics.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and document analog and digital circuitry for uncrewed undersea vehicles, including power distribution, signal conditioning, communications interfaces, and sensor integration
• Develop and lay out printed circuit boards (PCBs), including component selection, schematic capture, layout, and preparation of fabrication and assembly packages
• Bring up new boards and electronic modules: perform bench testing, debug hardware issues, and iterate designs based on test results and field feedback
• Integrate and interface onboard sensors (e.g., IMUs, depth sensors, navigation systems, acoustic sensors) with vehicle processors and control systems
• Work with embedded software engineers to define hardware‑software interfaces, support driver development, and ensure reliable real‑time operation
• Collaborate with mechanical and systems engineers to ensure proper packaging, environmental protection, thermal management, and compliance with undersea operational requirements
• Support hardware‑in‑the‑loop and system‑level testing in lab, pool, and at‑sea environments,

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STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.