Based in Shelton, Connecticut, Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. develops and supplies advanced ship motion control solutions for a global maritime market. The Electrical Engineer or Technologist role centers on hardware design for distributed control systems that stabilize ship motions, guiding work from concept through production and on-board commissioning with a multidisciplinary team.
Details below outline the responsibilities, required qualifications, key technologies, benefits, and the company context.
Responsibilities
- Lead project engineering for networked electronic control systems that stabilize ship motions.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to advance shipboard distributed embedded motion control systems.
- Identify feasible, customer-driven solutions and assess technical viability.
- Manage the full product development lifecycle from concept and requirements gathering to design, implementation, testing, debugging, production, and ongoing support.
- Design, debug, test, authorize, and produce special‑purpose electronics used in active ship motion control systems.
- Champion product quality and oversee project timelines to ensure timely completion.
- Perform other design-related tasks as appropriate.
- Prepare drawings, technical reports, and documentation.
- Provide occasional field support to evaluate, test, calibrate, commission, and record data on systems installed aboard ships.
- Attend to additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering or BS in Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent work experience.
- AS in Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in electronics system integration.
- Experience in a hardware development environment.
- Strong foundation in distributed control system design and implementation.
- Proficiency with disciplined, modular analog and digital design techniques.
- Familiarity with environmental effects on circuit performance and mitigation techniques.
- Experience interfacing with sensors and performing signal conversions.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.; U.S. citizen preferred.
Technologies
- C, C++, ARM microcontrollers, PIC microcontrollers
- CAN-Bus networks
- Altium, AutoCAD, DraftSight
- PLC programming
- PCB design
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
About Us
Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. is part of the Naiad Maritime Group, Inc. family with operations across Connecticut, Maryland, and Florida, and affiliated companies in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia, and France. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies high-quality specialized ship systems used worldwide.
