Senior Electrical Engineer

3D at Depth,_ a subsidiary of Kraken Robotics, 3D at Depth provides advanced underwater LiDAR systems and solutions designed to help clients build, maintain, map and monitor underwater assets and resources. 3D at Depth’s portfolio of SL4n underwater LiDAR laser scanners combine integrated hardware and software technology to deliver repeatable, millimetric measured point clouds to address the challenges of underwater 3D measurement and visualization. Our solutions focus on increasing the efficiency and accuracy of data collection and visualization programs for offshore oil and gas, nuclear utilities, commercial, research and government applications. With office locations in the US and UK, the company is focused on innovation and best practices to enhance 3D underwater measurements._

I. Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and integration of advanced electrical systems that support 3D at Depth’s industry-leading underwater LiDAR technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full product lifecycle development, hands-on experience in both analog and digital circuit design, and the ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept through production. This position requires deep technical expertise, project coordination skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across software, mechanical, and systems teams. The Senior Electrical Engineer will contribute to and lead efforts in schematic development, PCB design, testing, and system integration, drive projects forward while also mentoring junior team members and supporting manufacturing and production transitions. The role will play a key part in ensuring our products meet high standards of performance and reliability in subsea environments, while also supporting innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

· Design advanced electrical systems while providing leadership across engineering functions, balancing responsibilities between high-level design, project coordination, and hands-on lab work

· Report directly to the Director of Engineering, maintaining clear communication on project progress, technical challenges, and resource needs

· Collaborate closely with software development teams to ensure seamless integration between hardware and embedded software components

· Contribute to and lead product development throughout the full product life cycle, including requirements definition, creation of the Design Basis document, Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Detailed Design, Critical Design Review (CDR), and transition into production

· Perform full-cycle electrical design including schematic development, component selection, circuit simulation, and PCB development

· Provide guidance and direction to the PCB Layout Designer throughout the design process, ensuring best practices and compliance with design requirements

· Supervise and direct the work of engineering technicians in support of product development, testing, and troubleshooting activities

· Lead and coordinate electrical aspects of complex engineering projects from concept through production

· Apply project engineering skills to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables in multi-disciplinary development efforts

· Provide input and support in overall project planning and execution, including cost estimation, risk assessment, and reporting

· Develop schematics and component selection for analog, digital, and power systems, including TIA, PA, LNA, high speed LiDAR receivers, laser drivers, motor control, embedded systems, communication systems, DC-DC converters, RF components, A/D converters, D/A converters, level shifters

· Define and document all characterization, qualification, and production testing of electronic subcomponents

· Work with Layout Designer for schematic design, PCB design, and component selection

· Review all schematics and PCB layout designs

· Hands-on, in-lab troubleshooting of electronic systems and component problems

· Electrical Harness Design including system block diagrams, wiring diagrams, current capacity, and peak current calculations

· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to brainstorm and create new products

· Manages selection of all subsea and internal cables and connectors

· Design, develop, document, and test designs

· Write design documentation, test reports, and other technical documents when appropriate

· Support manufacturing with handover of new products, and sustainment of existing products including use of our ECO system

· Maintain/Manage list of non-conforming issues

· Work closely with mechanical engineering for first-time success of PCB mechanical fit and thermal performance of electrical components

· Apply systems engineering principles to ensure successful integration of subsystems, including hardware, software, and mechanical components, into a cohesive and functional product

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Required:

- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

- 5 – 7 years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including involvement across the full product development life cycle

- Proven skill with electronics lab equipment including complex oscilloscope functions, spectrum analyzer, vector analyzer, optical detectors, RF components and testing

- Analog Power / Mixed Signal Experience

- Proficiency with schematic capture

- Circuit simulation and analysis, PCB layout oversight, bench-level testing and debug of designs

- Ability to facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines and respond quickly to management requests

- Strong interpersonal skills; strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization

- Possessing a high sense of discretion and professionalism; highest level of integrity and strong moral character

- Highly self-aware; recognizes the impact of approach and behaviors on peers, direct reports, and clients

- Must be proficient in English

- US citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred:

- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

- Systems engineering experience highly desirable

- FPGA design experience and familiarity with Xilinx high desirable

- Project management skills and experience highly desirable

- Experience with SPI, I2C, and USB - a plus

- Solid understanding of signal integrity and transmission lines

- Basic programming experience and working knowledge of Python and C++

- Experience with DC/DC converters, Op Amps, and level shifters

- High speed digital / signal integrity - a plus

- Signal processing background – a plus

Benefits:

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage including Health Saving Accounts (HSA) and Life Insurance

Generous Vacation and Sick Time

A commitment to your future with a 401K plan

Compensation:

This range is provided by 3D at Depth. Your actual pay will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training and/or skill level.

Salary Range for Longmont, CO: $90,000 - $140,000

3D at Depth is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please apply on our website at 3Datdepth.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Longmont, CO 80501 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Longmont, CO 80501: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person