Senior Systems Development Engineer presso Seakeeper Inc

WHAT YOU'LL DO

When the world says it can’t be done, our engineers say watch this. Our Systems Engineers have an insatiable desire to make things better, constantly dissatisfied with the status quo. They love to tinker and are undeterred by the idea of breaking something if it means possibly improving it! In this role, you’ll be the glue that connects the design and production phases of our engineering process. You’ll immediately contribute to developing unorthodox products by:

• Creating, managing, and executing product validation plans including, but not limited to life, FMEA, field (boat testing) and compliance certification
• Developing project plans and managing projects from concept to completion
• Developing new product system requirements
• Providing technical leadership to help trouble shoot and diagnose product design issues prior to product launch
• Creating innovative test procedures and helping automate long term testing to accelerate project timelines
• Developing models to simulate system behavior prior to testing on a vessel
• Designing, building and/or spec’ing test apparatus and infrastructure
• Developing systems expertise on Seakeeper’s current and future products
• Effectively communicating test results, observations, and conclusions in a clear and intuitive way
• Documenting and cataloging collected data for future use
• Generating 2D system schematics for development specifications and engineering drawings
• Collaborating with a growing, multi-disciplined, engineering team to continue innovating Seakeeper’s core technologies
• Mentoring other Systems 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 you’ll need to succeed.

MUST-HAVES

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
• 6+ years product validation and/or development experience
• Data analysis skills using programs such as Matlab or Python.
• A mechanical aptitude, ability to wire electrical systems, and being hands-on with the product (it’s going to be dirty sometimes!)
• Capable of thinking systematically and documenting process, procedures, and test results
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment, but also effective working independently
• Eagerness to learn and gain experience in a wide array of disciplines and projects
• Motivated to improve both yourself and those around you
• Passion to improve existing products and bring new products into production
• Experience running experiments or validating products in a lab environment
• FMEA participation
• A strong understanding of electrical circuits

NICE-TO-HAVES

• 10+ years of product validation and/or development experience
• Experience leading FMEA
• CAD Experience
• Matlab and Simulink Experience
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC regulations and/or testing experience
• Experience in the marine industry

MORE DETAILS YOU'LL WANT TO KNOW

• You’ll be based in our Fort Myers, FL facility 5 days a week
  • Once you complete the training period, you may have the option to work from home 1 day a week
  • You’ll report to the Systems Engineering Manager, also based at our Fort Myers, FL facility

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

It’s true that we make extraordinary products, but our favorite part about Seakeeper is our people! We love the culture we have built and are aggressively protective of our team atmosphere. This is why we value your cultural fit as equally as we value your technical contributions. With a palpable passion for what we do, we work hard, move fast and are constantly pushing (or should we say crushing) boundaries. That means there is no room for jerks!

We operate with the nimbleness and growth mindset of a scrappy startup. Throughout the organization, we take ownership and accountability for our ultimate team success by openly and actively seeking out constructive feedback on how we can improve. We believe great ideas can strike at any moment, and when you have one, you’re empowered to speak up!

Fast-paced and hands-on don’t even begin to describe what you’ll experience here. That means you have the freedom to make a difference and contribute to the larger goal, regardless of your position. The only constant at Seakeeper is change, and we thrive on it!

WHO WE ARE

71% of our Earth is covered by water and we want everyone to make the most of it. That’s why we are on a mission to create 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.

Founded in 2008, we have grown from a start-up operation to the worldwide leader in marine motion control. The journey began with our gyrostabilization technology, which eliminates up to 90% of boat roll and creates a land-like experience on the water. This technology went from an unknown commodity to a must-have boating requirement in the first decade. In 2022, we added another jaw-dropping technology to our portfolio with the launch of Seakeeper Ride, a first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System which eliminates underway pitch and roll, making time on the water safer and more comfortable for everyone onboard. In summary, we are in the business of creating gravity-defying products that completely change the way people spend their time on the water…and we are just getting started!

We have long runways with both of our technologies with new addressable markets on the horizon and drive to push the boundaries of what our technologies can do. With dedicated focus to each segment, in addition to shared leadership of each vertical, we can balance the different demands of each segment while providing a consist overall vision and direction of the company.

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

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