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Saronic Technologies · 1 day ago

Shipyard Build Strategy Engineer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

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 Build Strategy & Throughput Engineer will define how ships are built, ensuring that facility design is driven by production logic and optimizing throughput, repeatability, and scalability.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define block-based build strategies explicitly compatible with facility geometry and crane systems

Establish block size, weight, and envelope targets that optimize throughput and flow

Translate vessel class, annual build rate, and steel tonnage into facility capacity requirements

Define pre-outfitting rules that maximize upstream labor and minimize shipboard work

Identify and eliminate facility-driven throughput bottlenecks early in design

Ensure material flow supports parallel workstreams and predictable sequencing

Integrate build strategy across facilities, heavy lift, manufacturing engineering, and design teams

Qualification

Block-based ship constructionCrane-driven production systemsThroughput mindsetFacility layout design3D modeling workflowsOperations interface

Required

Experience in block-based ship construction or heavy modular fabrication environments

Strong understanding of crane-driven production systems and facility constraints

Demonstrated throughput and production-flow mindset

Ability to work early with incomplete information to shape irreversible facility decisions

Comfort operating at the interface of design, facilities, and operations

Preferred

Experience influencing shipyard layouts, crane strategies, or major facility decisions

Background in shipbuilding and facility layout design

Experience in 3D modeling work flows

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