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Saronic Technologies · 11 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer, Fluid & Propulsion Systems

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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. The Mechanical Engineer, Fluids and Propulsion Systems will own fluid and propulsion systems from cradle to production for autonomous surface vessels, focusing on system efficiency, safety, and reliability in marine environments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and design fluid or marine powertrain systems

Perform analyses and trades to optimize fluid flow paths and mechanical system design for efficiency, pressure losses, mechanical losses, and reliability in varying marine environments

Develop models and simulations as necessary, to characterize and validate system architectures, ensuring performance, efficiency, size and other operational parameters

Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate fluid-based propulsion systems into the broader autonomous vessel design

Develop and execute test campaigns to validate system requirements, ensuring they meet mission-specific performance standards under a range of operating environment conditions, vehicle speeds and loading conditions

Analyze test data to identify inefficiencies or potential system failures and develop corrective solutions to improve system reliability and performance

Participate in field testing and real-world operational assessments to refine and optimize systems

Develop and utilize analysis tools such as flow and pressure loss, heat transfer, power transmission losses, engine performance models, and more to characterize system performance

Work with production to continuously improve product reliability, efficiency and performance by identifying and implementing innovative solutions, best practices, and process improvements

Own and burn down system-related engineering and production risks. Perform root-cause analyses to understand and resolve critical issues quickly and effectively

Provide subject matter expertise to the Mechanical Engineering and Production teams, offering continuous support across programs, helping derive and refine system requirements, educating and training engineers and technicians about propulsions systems

Qualification

Fluid mechanicsMarine propulsion systemsComputational fluid dynamicsThermodynamicsPower transmissionSystem optimizationMechanical integrationTest campaign executionData analysisRoot-cause analysis

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field with a strong foundation in fluid mechanics

3+ years of experience in the design, analysis, and optimization of fluid power systems, especially within marine propulsion or energy systems

Experience with analysis and modeling, including, power transmission, and internal/external fluid flow

Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and energy conversion in relation to propulsion systems

Experience designing and testing fluids and propulsion systems, including pumps, valves, fittings, instrumentation, bearings, fluid and power transmission components

Preferred

Experience using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software (e.g., STARCCM, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, COMSOL) to simulate fluid flow and optimize system performance is a plus

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Company

Saronic Technologies

Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.

Founded in 2022

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees