Structural Build Engineer

The role

This person will support the design, analysis, and construction of autonomous surface vessels. They will interface remotely with design teams in Austin while providing hands-on oversight of structural fabrication and assembly at the shipyard.

What you will do

• Assist in the design, analysis, and fabrication of ship structural components
• Collaborate with engineering teams to perform CAD modeling, analysis, and system optimization
• Liaise between engineering, drafting, and production teams to resolve technical challenges
• Identify and resolve non-conformances and lead root cause analysis
• Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Orders
• Support the integration of autonomous navigation and control systems
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input
• Support documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures
• Manage CAD models to document as-built changes
• Oversee fabrication processes including welding, machining, assembly, and structural fit-up

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with maritime industry standards including ABS structural rules, AWS welding standards, and US Coast Guard regulations
• Strong fundamentals in structural engineering principles including statics, strength of materials, marine structures, and ship structural design
• Experience working in a shipyard, fabrication shop, or marine construction environment with focus on structural work
• Strong knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, Rhino, AutoCAD)
• Experience with structural cutfile generation, nesting software, and CNC cutting processes
• Deep familiarity with interpreting structural drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, fabrication tolerances, and assembly procedures
• Understanding of welding processes, NDT methods, material properties, and marine-grade materials (aluminum, steel, composites)
• Experience with structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), or computational structural tools
• Knowledge of ship structural design principles including longitudinal strength, transverse framing, and foundation design
• Strong communication skills across engineers, welders, fabricators, quality teams, and leadership
• Comfortable working in an industrial shipyard environment with exposure to structural fabrication, welding, and heavy equipment

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees)

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.