Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware [Team Leader]
Houston, TX
Electrical, Hardware, & Embedded /
Full-time /
On-site
ENGINEERS WANTED for hazardous journey. Low wages, high voltages, long hours of difficult technical work, safe career choice doubtful. Riches and Glory in case of success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fleetzero is redefining shipbuilding from our Houston, TX headquarters, engineering next-generation vessels that lead the industry in performance and efficiency. We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to spearhead the development of critical PCB and circuitry designs for propulsion systems in autonomous, electric, and hybrid vessels. In this hands-on role, you’ll drive the full lifecycle of safety-critical components, from concept to field deployment, in harsh marine environments. You’ll lead with technical expertise, take ownership of complex projects, and collaborate with a team of driven engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design of PCBs and circuitry for vessel propulsion systems, overseeing requirements gathering, schematic design, component selection, layout supervision, bring-up, testing, debugging, and system integration.
- Develop and refine system interconnect diagrams and wire harness designs, ensuring robust connectivity for marine propulsion subsystems.
- Design high-precision, noise-immune analog front-end circuits for critical applications.
- Conduct and lead peer-level and cross-disciplinary design reviews, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with project goals.
- Drive low-level firmware development for board bring-up, testing, and system validation.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance to elevate team performance.
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and marine engineering teams to integrate cutting-edge systems.
- Take initiative to solve complex technical challenges, ensuring reliability and performance in demanding marine conditions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 7+ years of electrical engineering experience, with a strong track record in PCB design and circuitry for safety-critical or high-reliability applications (marine, automotive, or aerospace preferred).
- Advanced proficiency in electronic CAD tools (e.g., Altium) for schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Deep knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility in circuit design.
- Expertise in modern analog and digital electronics, including high-precision analog front-end circuits.
- Strong familiarity with standard interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB) and MCU/CPU/FPGA technologies.
- Proficiency in low-level firmware development for board bring-up and testing.
- Extensive experience with rapid prototyping, iterative testing, and design validation in challenging environments.
- Strong first-principles understanding of physics for problem-solving in electronics and system design.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and drive technical outcomes.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills to work with diverse engineering teams.
- Comfort taking independent initiative in high-stakes, fast-paced settings while fostering teamwork.
- Experience with data acquisition, analysis, and project coordination for rigorous testing.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with high-voltage power conversion systems (inverters, DC-DC converters, motor controllers)
- Ability to build first-article physical prototypes by hand
- Shop floor fluency with circuitry (soldering, reflow, ovens, pick and place, wiring, etc.)
- Experience with relevant vendors
$145,000 - $225,000 a year
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full time offers and are considered part of Fleetzero's total compensation package.
Fleetzero does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
