Marine Build Engineer

The role

This person will support the design, integration, and commissioning of auxiliary machinery and fluid systems for autonomous surface vessels. They will provide hands-on oversight of equipment installation and fluid systems integration at the shipyard while interfacing remotely with design teams in Austin.

What you will do

• Assist in the design, analysis, and integration of auxiliary machinery systems
• 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 installation and commissioning of auxiliary pumps, piping systems, and associated equipment

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with maritime industry standards including ABS machinery and piping requirements, NFPA fire protection standards, and US Coast Guard regulations
• Strong fundamentals in marine engineering principles including pumps, piping systems, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and auxiliary machinery
• Experience working in a shipyard environment or with marine auxiliary systems, pumps, and piping installations
• Strong knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino, NX)
• Deep familiarity with interpreting P&IDs, piping isometrics, equipment installation drawings, and pump curves
• Understanding of piping materials, fittings, valves, pumps, strainers, and marine fluid system components
• Knowledge of fire suppression system design including fire pumps, sprinkler systems, CO2 systems, and marine fire protection codes
• Experience with pump sizing, piping calculations, pressure drop analysis, and fluid system design
• Strong communication skills across engineers, pipefitters, mechanics, technicians, quality teams, and leadership
• Comfortable working in an industrial shipyard environment with hands-on involvement

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium 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
• Stock Options
• Basic life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 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. Person status defined as 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.