Job Description

We are on a mission to disrupt the mining industry and help facilitate the transition to sustainable energy. We're a Y Combinator funded startup of engineers and entrepreneurs who love what we do.

Our core values are:

Planet comes first: environment and people before profit We are determined, striving to make the impossible possible We encourage, share and respect all perspectives We move fast, separating what must be done now from what can be improved later We embrace and learn from every success and failure We act as owners, managing resources responsibility and efficiently
We are looking for people who are passionate about using underwater robotics to collect polymetallic nodules in an environmentally responsible way, who share our values, and are the best at what they do. Our organisational culture is as important to us as the outcomes we are seeking to achieve. If you share our values, come join us on this journey to build a $100B business and change the planet for good in the process.

In this position you will lead the electrical engineering team growing it from a team of one. Systems and subsystems that you will be responsible for include the high voltage (400v) and high power (>100 kW) battery and power electronics through to networking and custom circuit board design where needed.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Develop, document and implement the vehicle electrical design. Participate in designing the overall system paying particular attention to the electrical design needs and interfaces. Set design and testing standards and processes for the organization and help implement these. Act as a participant and a leader in collaborative development processes. Design, review, build and test aspects of the robotic system.
Required Skills and Experience:

Experience developing digital, analog and high power electronics for robotic systems. Past experience developing mobile robotics systems. Understanding of design tradeoffs with mechanical, electrical and software solutions. Demonstrated experience with collaborative team development. Alignment with the company core values. The ability to thrive in both team and autonomous environments. Experience in working with cross functional teams. Ability to analyze and break down problems, with a focus on continuous improvement and solutions.
Desirable Additional Experience:

Experience developing underwater technology and autonomous underwater vehicles in particular. Past experience working in a small, high-growth technology company. Past experience with the listed responsibilities and duties. Demonstrated consideration for the commercial implications of design decisions Knowledge of some or all of the following technical areas: PCB design High power electronics design EM noise mitigation Networking Li-ion Battery Systems
Salary Range

$110,000 to $140,000 CAD based on experience
Top Perks and Benefits

Stock options in this early stage company 21 days of paid Vacation Flexible hours Medical, dental and vision coverage
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $110,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Paid time off RRSP match Stock options Vision care Work from home
Work Location: In person