Mechanical Engineer - Perception Hardware

The role

You will integrate and develop perception components such as radar, camera, LiDAR, GPS, and other sensors. This role involves building situational awareness for unmanned surface vessels through hardware integration and testing.

What you will do

• Serves as the technical expert on perception hardware and their integration on Saronic's products
• Collaborates in a multi-disciplinary team of expert engineers
• Works with mechanical, optical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams to define requirements and validation methods
• Ensures technical requirements are satisfied and product deadlines are met
• Creates and presents detailed design reviews of perception hardware development and integration
• Develops and implements analysis and testing methods for new products and their subcomponents
• Grows and maintain vendor relationships for various perception sensors
• Designs perception calibration fixtures and tooling to aid high rate production
• Provides manufacturing support for trouble shooting and resolving perception hardware issues

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years designing complex mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong engineering fundamentals
• Hands-on design, analysis, and testing of sensors and structures
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software
• Experience with engineering trade studies, tolerance stack up analysis, hand calculations, finite element analysis and testing of integrated systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies

Nice to have

• Siemens NX/Unigraphics preferred
• Experience with maritime autonomy challenges such as dynamic environments, variable lighting, and low-contrast targets
• Proven success developing, integrating, and validating optical & sensor systems on maritime or aerospace platforms
• Experience with design and testing for shock and vibration environments
• Prior experience working on DoD programs or unmanned maritime systems
• A professional engineering license or similar professional certification

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 performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• Stock 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

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status

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.