Electrical Engineer I

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer I provides professional electrical engineering support for the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems supporting oceanographic research and autonomous marine technologies. The position assists with the development of electrical systems, instrumentation, embedded electronics, and power distribution for stationary and autonomous platforms. The incumbent collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support research projects, evaluate system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement engineering solutions that advance the mission of the Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electrical and electronic equipment, systems, and components.
• Analyze the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in uncrewed oceanographic equipment/vessels.
• Analyze and recommend renewable energy sources for use in uncrewed oceanographic equipment/vessels.
• Integrate instruments into autonomous vehicles based on available space and power to maximize performance while limiting design modifications to avoid degradation of equipment performance.
• Participate in test plan development and evaluation of systems and vehicles and perform analysis of data collected.
• Participate in the design of Electronics & Embedded Systems used in uncrewed oceanographic equipment/vessels.
• Utilize Computer Aided (CAD) design software.
• Performs other duties as assigned