Posted 5 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
@ Kraken Robotics Inc.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Kraken Robotics Inc. is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office. The role designs PCBs, wiring harnesses and system architectures for ocean robotics, leads projects from concept to completion, and mentors engineers and technologists. Candidates need an electrical engineering degree or equivalent with 8+ years of experience.
Responsibilities:
- Design PCBs and wiring harnesses for electronic systems
- Run circuit simulations and lead electrical projects from concept to completion
- Develop system architectures and integrate electrical components
- Develop test plans and validate electrical system performance
- Mentor electrical engineers and technologists
Requirements summary:
- Electrical engineering degree or equivalent with 8+ years of experience
- Strong design standards and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with PCB fabrication and assembly drawings
- Strong written and oral technical communication
- Ability to work independently and within a team
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
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Kraken Robotics Inc.
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Advanced sensors, software, batteries and underwater robotics systems. Canada, UK, US, Brazil, Germany, Denmark.
Full company description
Kraken Robotics Inc. is a marine technology company engaged in the design, development and marketing of advanced sensors for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles used in military and commercial applications. We are recognized as world leading innovators of Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS), a revolutionary underwater imaging technology that dramatically improves seabed surveys by providing ultra-high resolution imagery at superior coverage rates.
- LinkedIn followers
- 49,873
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 314
- Reported office locations
- 189 Glencoe Dr, Mount Pearl Park, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4P7, CA
- 27 Parker St, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y, CA
- 1 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, Ontario M4P 3A1, CA
- 12 Channel St, 02210, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, US
- Am Hohentorshafen 3, Bremen, Bremen 28197, DE
- Alter Hafen Süd 6, Rostock, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania 18069, DE
- Gammel Strand 44, Copenhagen, Capital Region 1202, DK
- Avenida Rio Branco 89, 401, Rio de Janeiro, 20040-004, BR
- Suite A, Pavillion 7, Kingshill Park, Venture Drive, Westhill, Aberdeen, AB32 6FL, GB
- 203 S Lee St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, US
- Business categories
- National Security
- Robotics
- Marketing
- Marine Technology
- Other recorded names
- Kraken Robotics Inc.
- Kraken Robotics
- Specialties
- AUV
- UUV
- SAS
- SONAR
- AI
- ROBOTICS
- and Robotics as a Service
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 1,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Kraken Robotics Inc. is a marine technology company engaged in the design, development and marketing of advanced sensors for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles used in military and commercial applications. We are recognized as world leading innovators of Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS), a revolutionary underwater imaging technology that dramatically improves seabed surveys by providing ultra-high resolution imagery at…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Maritime Transportation |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Mount Pearl Park, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| Specialties | AUVUUVSASSONARAIROBOTICSand Robotics as a Service |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.
Kraken Roboticsis currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for electronic systems, ensuring functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Conducting circuit simulations using software tools to analyze and optimize circuit performance, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
- Designing wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for electrical systems, considering factors such as signal integrity, thermal management, and EMC/EMI compliance.
- Developing system architectures and integrating electrical components into larger systems, considering overall functionality, performance, and safety requirements.
- Leading electrical engineering projects from concept to completion. Support the project management office in developing work breakdown structures.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, firmware engineers, and product designers, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other components.
- Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
- Developing test plans and procedures, conducting testing, and performing validation to ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems.
- Establish design criteria for projects using required codes and standards.
- Participate in the design review process.
- Review and approval of engineering deliverables.
- Work with the Production department to provide technical assistance during the manufacturing process.
- Work with customers to understand project requirements and provide operational support while in the field.
- Mentor Electrical Engineers and Technologists.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent engineering discipline with 8+ years experience.
- Excellent design standards and strong troubleshooting skills.
- Effectively focus on high level project objectives while executing detailed design tasks.
- Incredible attention to detail.
- Demonstrated technical skills along with a proven track record for success.
- Experience in the design specification, installation and connection methods of electrical equipment.
- Design and review PCB Fab drawings, PCB Assembly drawings and provide input into new product designs.
- Strong written and oral communications skills (technical reporting).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to work independently, as well as effectively within a team environment.
- High degree of organization, with the ability to prioritize task.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience with the following would be considered an asset:
- Experience with Altium.
- Experience with Zuken E3.
- Experience with Sonar systems especially in an ocean environment.
- Experience with LabVIEW.
- Experience with high voltages.
- Experience with ABB motors and drives.
- Experience with embedded controllers.
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