Senior Electrical Engineer

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. 

• Conducting circuit simulations using software tools to analyze and optimize circuit performance, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards. 

• Designing wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for electrical systems, considering factors such as signal integrity, thermal management, and EMC/EMI compliance. 

• Developing system architectures and integrating electrical components into larger systems, considering overall functionality, performance, and safety requirements. 

• Leading electrical engineering projects from concept to completion. Support the project management office in developing work breakdown structures. 

• Working 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. 

• Developing test plans and procedures, conducting testing, and performing 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 approval of 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' experience. 

• Excellent design standards and strong troubleshooting skills. 

• Effectively focus on high level project objectives while executing detailed design tasks. 

• Incredible attention to detail. 

• 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 communications 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 task. 

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.