Description
Are you ready to engineer the future of outdoor living? Join Coastal Source in the heart of the Florida Keys (Marathon) and help us build the world’s most durable, high-performance lighting and audio products!
Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor a work visa now or in the future.
About the Opportunity
Coastal Source is seeking a versatile and innovative Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Marathon, FL. This is a hands-on, in-person role where you’ll collaborate directly with our VP of Design & Engineering, R&D, and the CEO. If you thrive on solving real-world engineering challenges and want your work to make a visible impact, this is the place for you!
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop advanced low-voltage LED lighting systems, custom drivers, dimming interfaces, and control circuits.
- Engineer high-performance audio solutions, including power amplifiers, preamps, and speaker crossover networks.
- Integrate 120V AC systems with lighting and audio infrastructure, ensuring compliance with NEC code and UL standards.
- Create schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, and technical documentation using modern design tools.
- Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and validate electrical systems for performance, durability, and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—mechanical design, acoustics, manufacturing, and product management.
- Ensure designs meet the unique demands of harsh outdoor environments: salt air, heat, humidity, and hurricane exposure.
- Support prototyping, production, and field deployments, including hands-on installation assistance.
Why Coastal Source? Why the Florida Keys?
- Innovate for the Coast: Design products that withstand salt spray, UV exposure, and extreme weather.
- Small Team, Big Impact: Work with passionate professionals who value hands-on experimentation and craftsmanship.
- Premium Products: Collaborate on design-driven solutions where creativity and problem-solving are paramount.
- Island Lifestyle: Enjoy boating, diving, fishing, and nature—no long commutes or urban congestion.
- Live Where Others Vacation: Sunshine, ocean breezes, and natural beauty are part of your everyday work environment.
Ready to make waves in outdoor engineering? Apply now and bring your expertise to Coastal Source—where your designs will shape the future of outdoor living!
Coastal Source is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Coastal Source participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in product development or electrical design.
- Expertise in low-voltage LED lighting (12V/24V), audio amplifier circuits (Class D preferred), and crossover network design.
- Proficient in circuit simulation/design software (Altium Designer, KiCad).
- Skilled with test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, audio analyzers, thermal cameras).
- Familiar with embedded control systems (PLC, DMX, DALI, 0-10V, Bluetooth, Zigbee).
- Knowledgeable in electrical safety, surge protection, EMI/EMC, thermal management, and environmental sealing.
- Experience with marine-grade/outdoor-rated enclosures, IP ratings, and conformal coatings.
- Background in high-end residential or commercial lighting and audio installations.
