Senior Systems Development Engineer

WHAT YOU’LL DO

When the world says it can’t be done, our engineers say watch this. Our Systems Development 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 contribute to developing unorthodox products by:

• Contributing to multidisciplinary development teams to design new and improve existing products with challenging expectations in a timely manner
• Creating, managing, and executing product validation plans including, but not limited to life, FMEA, field (boat testing), and vibration/sound testing
• Providing technical leadership to help troubleshoot and diagnose product design issues before product launch
• Creating innovative test procedures and helping automate long-term testing to accelerate project timelines
• 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 of product validation experience
• Data analysis skills using programs such as Python, MATLAB and/or DIAdem
• 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 processes, procedures, and test results
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment, but also effectively 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 hydraulic or electrical circuits

NICE-TO-HAVES

• 10+ years of product validation experience
• Experience leading FMEA
• Experience generating 2D Electrical or Hydraulic Schematics
• 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 Leesport, PA 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 Gyro Development Engineering Manager, also based at our Leesport. PA facility
• In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to be exposed to other engineering disciplines with the option to dig into other areas of product development should you have an interest

YOUR TEAM

This position is nestled within our Gyro Product 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. You’ll be able to be involved in a myriad of projects and participate in program management instead of only owning a small defined piece of the process.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

It’s 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, you’re 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. That’s why 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 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. Our gyro stabilizers eliminate boat roll and create a land-like experience on the water. We defy gravity and completely change the way people spend time on the water.

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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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. 

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