Saronic Technologies · 5 months ago
Ship Build Engineer
Franklin, Louisiana
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSaronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms. They are seeking a talented and motivated Ship Building Engineer to support the design, analysis, and development of autonomous surface vessels, providing hands-on experience in traditional ship building and advanced technologies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, development, analysis, and construction of ASVs
Collaborate with other engineers to perform CAD modeling, structural/mechanical/electrical design, and weight management for vessel optimization
Operate as liaison between engineering, drafting, and production to resolve challenges that arise during design and construction
Identify and resolve non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, and drive resolution via IRBs (Issue Review Boards) and rework plans
Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)—ensure traceability, communication, implementation, and verification
Support the integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs
Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions for new and existing vessel concepts
Support documentation, technical writing, and preparation of reports for internal use, regulatory bodies, and client presentations
Manage CAD models to document changes made during ship construction
Support sea-trials and at-sea testing of ASVs as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical 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 structure, 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
Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Generous PTO and Holidays
Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
401(k) plan
Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
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
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$845.5MKey Investors
Elad GilAndreessen HorowitzCaffeinated Capital
2025-02-18Series C· $600M
2024-07-19Series B· $175.5M
2023-10-09Series A· $55M
Leadership Team
Rob Lehman
Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Vibhav Altekar
Co-Founder & CTO
Recent News
2025-12-15
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