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Ocean Power Technologies Inc1 month ago

Electrical Engineer

$105,000–$115,000 year

On-site · Richmond, California, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

Design, analyze, and interpret circuit diagrams, schematics, and layouts; plan, develop, and refine electrical systems for autonomous marine platforms (WAM-V and PowerBuoy); own electrical architectures for subsystems; develop and prototype electrical assemblies for marine environments; integrate with mechanical and software components; perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis in lab and field; support system bring-up, validation, and sea trials; create and maintain wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test procedures; ensure designs meet reliability, safety, and environmental requirements; contribute to continuous improvement and maintain operator-ready documentation; requires US citizenship and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Required Qualifications

  • US citizenship
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or 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
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