Posted 17 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineering Student
@ Kraken Robotics Inc.
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Kraken Robotics is hiring a senior electrical engineering work term student for its Mount Pearl, Newfoundland team starting January 2027, for a 4-month term (longer terms considered). The role covers electrical design and drawing for subsea robotics, battery and acoustic imaging systems, with PCB and wiring harness work, documentation and test support. Candidates must be enrolled in an engineering degree and academically eligible for a work term.
Responsibilities:
- Design and draw electrical systems for subsea robotics and batteries
- Assist with PCB and wiring harness design
- Develop and maintain technical documentation
- Take part in design reviews, testing and validation
- Support production with technical assistance
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering in electrical, computer or mechatronics
- Academically eligible for a work term
- Marine survey or sonar experience is an asset
- Battery or PCB design experience is an asset
- Altium, Zuken E3 or Colab exposure is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering, Computer engineering, Mechatronics 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.
We are seeking a work term student to join our Electrical Engineering team in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland in January 2027 for a 4-month work term (longer work terms also considered). The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team environment and be interested in hands-on work.
What you will do
Perform design and drawing tasks, related to the electrical systems of Kraken Robotics line of subsea robotics, batteries, and acoustic imaging equipment (Synthetic Aperture Sonar, Katfish ROTV, Autonomous Launch and Recovery System, Acoustic Corer, Sub-Bottom Imager, Deep Sea Batteries, Chargers).
Assist with design and development of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for electronic systems, ensuring functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Assist with design of wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for electrical systems, considering factors such as signal integrity, thermal management, and EMC/EMI compliance.
- Assist with development of system architectures and integrate electrical components into larger systems, considering overall functionality, performance, and safety requirements.
- Develop and maintain documentation to support Kraken’s products and systems. Including various types of drawings, schematics, manuals, procedures, processes, training material, etc.
- Manage product data and documentation using Product Data Management software ensuring accurate version control and revision history.
- Participate in the design review process.
- Participation in weekly engineering meetings.
- Liaise with the Mechanical and Systems engineering, Software, Operations, Production, Procurement, Configuration Management, Science, and Business Development internal departments as required.
- Assist in developing test plans and procedures, conducting testing, and performing validation to ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems.
- Work with the Production department to provide technical assistance during the manufacturing process.
Qualifications
- Completing a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in the Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or similar Discipline and academically eligible for work term.
- Skills or experience in these areas considered an asset:
o Marine surveys and their associated equipment including ROVs, AUVs, and sonar systems.
o Battery design
o PCB design
o Technical writing
o High voltages
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to Altium, Zuken E3, or Colab (or other PCB design, wiring harness design CAD programs) would be considered an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. German language skills considered an asset.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines under tight timelines.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members.
- High degree of organization.
- Top candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, creative design ability, and meticulous attention to detail.
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