Mechanical Build Engineer

The role

This role leads the build and integration effort for maritime Autonomous Service Vessels. The engineer will bridge design engineering and production teams to build high-quality vessels at scale by designing production methods and integrating automation.

What you will do

• Assist in the design, development, analysis, and construction of Autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs)
• Collaborate with other engineers to perform CAD modeling, structural/mechanical/electrical design, and weight management
• Own and maintain top-level vessel CAD assemblies and the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM)
• Operate as liaison between engineering, drafting, and production
• Identify and resolve non-conformances and lead root cause analysis
• Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Support the integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs
• Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions
• Support documentation, technical writing, and preparation of reports
• Support sea-trials and at-sea testing of ASVs as needed

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with maritime industry standards including ABS and coast guard regulations
• Strong fundamentals in core engineering principles, including structural, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Experience working in a shipyard or onboard ships
• Strong knowledge with 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX)
• Deep familiarity with interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and fabrication tolerances
• Strong communication skills across engineers, technicians, quality teams, and leadership
• Comfortable working in an industrial shipyard environment

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, developing solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.