Seakeeper Inc is hiring: Hardware Engineering Lead in North Fort Myers

WHAT YOULL DO

As our Hardware Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for the custom electronics package in our attitude control system for Seakeeper Ride. This includes a sophisticated inertial sensing system, a custom brushless DC drive, and an embedded Linux computer. Youll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our innovative products by:

• Playing a lead design role in the development of custom embedded hardware devices as well as power electronics including communication gateways, keypads, motor drives, supervisory controllers, and user interface devices
• Being responsible for hardware designs and working with our contract manufacturing partner on manufacturing & test of these electronics
• Managing external development and contract manufacturing partners through the commercialization process of new electronic components and effectively communicating scope changes, risks, and required resources back to the internal team
• Leading design & development of factory acceptance testing equipment for new electronics components at contract manufacturer
• Creating and maintaining documentation through the development process including specifications, test plans, circuit designs, schematics, PCB layouts, and drawings
• Providing critical feedback throughout the development process to ensure product specifications are met and our high quality and safety standards are met through review of electrical product designs and test data
• Supporting and providing clear direction to other functions within Engineering on electrical product validation
• Hiring, leading, mentoring, managing, and motivating a diverse team of Hardware Engineers

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Do you have a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to hustle in a fast-paced environment? Then Seakeeper is the place for you! Here are a few other things youll need to succeed.

MUST-HAVES

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a similar related field Including the following:
• 10+ years of experience designing embedded hardware used in production control systems
• 10+ years of circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout experience
• Experience designing power regulation and communication circuits and microprocessor logical blocks in compliance with internationally conducted and radiated emissions and environmental standards
• Familiarity with CAN and Ethernet communications
• Be energized by taking a leadership role with development consultants and component suppliers
• Experience in bringing up, performing Design Verification of PCBAs
• Experience in using high Speed O-scopes, or Network Analyzers, and other tools to perform physical design verification
• Experience working with Manufacturing Organizations to complete builds of boards
• A displayed ability to manage specifications, design changes, quality, and cost throughout the development life cycle
• Be capable of thinking systematically and documenting processes, procedures, and test results

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Active hardware design experience with Altium Designer or Altium 365 or KiCad environments
• Experience in marine, automotive, aviation, or military-embedded hardware design
• Familiarity or exposure to permanent magnet motors, induction motors, and/or motor controls

MORE DETAILS YOULL WANT TO KNOW

• You'll be based in our Ft. Myers, FL facility minimum 3 days a week
• Youll report to the VP of Engineering, also based in FL
• Up to 10% travel to other Seakeeper facilities
• This role is 80% technical, with the remainder of the time dedicated to people and resource management, as well as project management
• Relocation assistance will be offered, if applicable

YOUR TEAM

Our Hardware team is nestled within our Seakeeper Ride Engineering department. It is a small, but mighty team that covers a lot of ground. It is a flat team, managing projects through an Agile workflow that allows maximum exposure to a variety of projects and systems within the group. The team is comprised of engineers with varying backgrounds and specialties including hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, software, controls, and more with a heavy emphasis on collaboration. Youll be able to be involved in a myriad of projects with program level exposure instead of only owning a small defined piece of the process.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

Its true that we make extraordinary products, but our favorite part about Seakeeper is our people! We believe in participative leadership. That means you have the freedom to make a difference and contribute to the larger goal, regardless of your position. Great ideas can strike at any moment, and when you have one, youre empowered to speak up!

We are constantly pushing (or crushing) boundaries. Stagnant or bored are about as opposite from Seakeeper as you can get! We move quick and if there is something that can be improved upon, we jump on it.

WHO WE ARE

71% of our Earth is covered by water and we want everyone to make the most of it. Thats why we are committed to creating products that transform the boating experience with an organization that employees want to work for, customers want to buy from, and vendors want to partner with. Seakeeper Ride, a Vessel Attitude Control System, eliminates underway pitch and roll, making time on the water safer and more comfortable for everyone on board.

Seakeeper was founded in 2008, growing from a start-up operation to the worldwide leader in stabilization thanks to its popular line of gyrostabilizers. Seakeeper Ride launched in 2022 and is the first product deviation from that line, bringing the magic of Seakeeper to boats while underway. Theres a long runway of growth ahead as more and more OEMs adopt Seakeeper Ride as standard equipment, and we work to make aftermarket refits a reality.

Ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment? Want to help us disrupt an industry...again? Come on and apply, we are ready for you!

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Seakeeper is personally committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of job requirements, individual qualifications, and business need.