Saronic Technologies · 2 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer - Special Programs
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSaronic 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 will be responsible for designing, building, and testing complex systems, including autonomous platforms, while collaborating with a small team to tackle technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop mechanical assemblies and systems for a variety of applications
Generate initial concepts, CAD designs, and engineering drawings
Perform rapid sub-system and full-system prototyping, experimentation, and validation
Select and evaluate mechanical designs for reliability in harsh marine environments
Work with vendors and manufacturing partners to source and assemble mechanical assemblies and components
Support and participate in regular field testing and/or Government demonstrations
Qualification
Required
Experience building complex systems from scratch, including autonomous platforms
Experience in marine, aerospace, robotics, or automotive hardware development
Proficiency in CAD (Solidworks, NX)
Fabrication experience is a plus (machining, welding, hand-tools)
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Comfort operating with high uncertainty, minimal resources, compressed timelines, and aggressive goals and schedules
Benefits
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Saronic pays 100% 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
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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