Electrical/Mechanical Engineer - R&D Team

Bring Your Passion for Innovation to Coastal Source in Marathon, Florida. Relocation assistance may be available. We do NOT offer employment visa sponsorship for this position (current or future).

Join the Creative Force Behind Coastal Source Audio & Lighting!

Are you a curious and inventive problem solver with a drive to turn ideas into reality? Coastal Source, a leader in high-performance outdoor audio and lighting solutions, is seeking a dynamic Engineer specializing in electrical, mechanical, or industrial design to join our talented R&D team at our vibrant Marathon, Florida location. In this role, you will report directly to the VP of Design & Engineering.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop cutting-edge audio and lighting components for outdoor environments, from concept to production
• Work on projects involving low-voltage LED lighting systems and high-fidelity audio amplifier circuits
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, contributing expertise across all phases of product development—including prototyping, testing, and refinement
• Utilize SolidWorks to draft, model, and visualize innovative designs; proficiency in Illustrator is a valuable plus
• Troubleshoot, iterate, and improve upon designs, always pushing for aesthetic, functional, and technical excellence
• Ensure designs meet environmental and electrical requirements unique to harsh outdoor environments (salt air, UV, heat, humidity, hurricane exposure, etc.)
• Provide support for prototyping, production, and field deployments, including occasional hands-on installation assistance.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or related field of study
• 3+ solid years of hands-on experience with low-voltage LED lighting system design, power electronics, audio amplifier circuits, passive and active crossover network design and 120V AC electrical systems
• Experience in product development or electrical design
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working on multiple product categories in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Genuine curiosity to understand how things work and a passion for problem-solving and creating “cool” products that enhance the Coastal Source brand
• Experience with test and measurement equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, multimeters, audio analyzers, thermal cameras, etc.)
• Proven skills in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and design documentation (experience with Illustrator is a strong advantage)
• Knowledge of embedded control systems (e.g. PLC, DMX, 0-10V, DALI, Bluetooth, Zigbee) and audio signal routing (balanced/unbalanced)
• Understanding of photometric testing and lighting simulations
• Familiarity with marine-grade or outdoor-rated enclosures, IP ratings and conformal coatings a plus

Why Coastal Source?

• Be part of a passionate team shaping the future of outdoor audio and lighting
• Work in the gorgeous Florida Keys, surrounded by inspiration—both in and outside the office
• Opportunity to impact design, technology, and user experience for an industry leader
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Ready to Make Waves?

If you thrive on creativity, embrace technical challenges, and want to help us build the next generation of Coastal Source audio and lighting solutions, we’d love to meet you!

Apply now and let your engineering passion shine at Coastal Source in Marathon, Florida!

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.