--- title: 'Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) at Saronic Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/electrical-engineer-intern-summer-2027-saronic-technologies-austin-sr88g70yk843' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) at Saronic Technologies - **Company:** [Saronic Technologies](https://feeny.ai/companies/saronic-technologies) - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Employment:** internship - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/saronic/c7779462-3c4c-44d9-8314-1be93a0e478a ## Job description 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. Job Overview We are seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern who will work on designing, developing, testing, and optimizing our autonomous surface vessels. This is a hands-on experience, which will allow you to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting and contribute to projects that significantly impact national security and maritime innovation. This internship is ideal for students pursuing electrical engineering, computational engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or a related field, and eager to make an impact in the defense tech industry. ## Responsibilities - Support engineering, design, and prototype development of electro-mechanical systems and software for autonomous vehicles and related devices and subsystems - Monitor systems during testing and collect and organize data for analysis - Identify basic trends in runtime and failures of ASV components and subsystems through data analysis - Participate in the testing and validation of ASV prototypes and vessel autonomy algorithms, including navigation, object detection, and collision avoidance - Assist in power calculations and measurement to evaluate vessel performance - Conduct research and implement solutions for sensor integration, data processing, and machine learning applications - Contribute to the integration of propulsion systems, control surfaces, and onboard equipment - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and refine ASV prototypes - Ensure vessel designs support mission-specific operational requirements - Document progress, prepare and write reports, and present findings to the team - Support the downstream workflow of directed research, design, and build-related tasks - Execute engineering report writing, data acquisition, and data analysis - Contribute using hand and power tools, Arduino, and Raspberry PI programming ## Qualifications - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical Engineering, Computational Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field - Basic software skills (Python, C/C++, Linux, or similar) preferred - Basic experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing, testing, or repairing electrical or electro-mechanical systems - Exposure to power calculations, measurement, and low voltage systems, 3-phase AC is a plus - Familiarity with electrical schematic development and usage - Exposure to SPICE-based circuit simulations or equivalent is a plus - Exposure to PCB design and development is a plus - Familiarity with networking concepts: ethernet, CAN, serial is a plus - Exposure to sensors and data acquisition systems - Experience with engineering report writing, data acquisition, data analysis, hand and power tools, Arduino, and Raspberry PI programming - Preferred coursework Circuit Analysis, Analog Design, Digital Logic, Embedded Systems, Real Time Operating Systems, Algorithms, and Data Structures - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment - This role requires full-time in office presence (40 hours/week) based at our headquarters in Austin, TX, from May through August 2027 Physical Demands - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer - Occasional standing and walking within the office - Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment - Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports - Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies - Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages) [Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees](https://saronic-assets-public.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Saronic%20CCPA%20Notice%20for%20Candidates%20and%20California%20Employees.pdf) If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b. Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. ## About Saronic Technologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Saronic Technologies builds autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) that combine hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to deliver scalable maritime security and domain awareness for naval forces. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, total funding $2.6B) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Dino Mavrookas (CEO), Vibhav Altekar (CTO), Doug Lambert (COO), Rob Lehman (CCO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing – autonomous maritime systems - **Target customers**: U.S. and allied naval forces, government defense agencies (B2G) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Redefine maritime superiority” by providing the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels to address emerging threats and revolutionize naval warfare. ## Products & Services - **Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs)**: A family of unmanned vessels (including models like *Mirage*, *Cipher*, and the 150‑foot *Marauder*) designed for launch from small craft, fleet assets, or beachheads. Capabilities include adaptive path planning, passive sensor tracking, resilient multi‑channel communications, and diverse payload integration. - **Echelon Platform**: A unified software suite for mission planning, simulation, and command‑and‑control of autonomous surface vessels. - **Capabilities Suite**: Integrated hardware/software stack covering launch, maneuver, perceive, communicate, execute, enable, and recover. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (latest Series D at $1.8B implies a valuation well into the billions) - **Key Metric**: Total funding $2.6B (Seed, Series A, Series B, and Series D); annual revenue reported at $9.5M - **Notable Investors/Partners**: 8VC (Seed lead), Caffeinated Capital (Series A lead), Andreessen Horowitz (Series B lead), Kleiner Perkins (Series D lead). Strategic acquisition of Gulf Craft (April 2025) to accelerate shipbuilding. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 785 employees (+218.7% YoY), 296 active job postings, awarded a $392M Navy contract, international offices in Australia, United Kingdom, and Japan. ## Competitive Advantages - **Founder experience**: Co‑founder/CEO Dino Mavrookas is a former Navy SEAL with eight combat tours; the leadership team includes veterans and technologists who understand military needs firsthand. - **Proven technology**: Autonomous vessels already deployed in contested environments, with a $392M Navy contract validating the platform. - **Vertical integration**: In‑house manufacturing and software development, plus the acquisition of Gulf Craft for scaled shipbuilding. - **Rapid scaling**: Massive funding and headcount growth signal strong investor and customer confidence. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling production of ASVs from prototype to full manufacturing lines (new Head of Manufacturing hired). - Expanding vessel lineup with larger platforms (150‑foot *Marauder*) and international partnerships in the Indo‑Pacific and Europe. - Deepening the software ecosystem (Echelon) for mission planning and manned‑unmanned teaming. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values include “United We Win” (teamwork, respect), “Trust Fuels Triumph” (transparency, integrity), “Solutions Driven” (creative problem‑solving), and “One Mission” (national security focus). - **Work environment**: Primarily on‑site in Austin, TX, with additional offices in Australia, UK, and Japan. High‑growth startup pace with a mission‑driven defense focus. - **Perks & ratings**: LinkedIn employer rating 4.2/5.0 (compensation 4.5, culture 4.0, career 4.3). Notable talent drawn from SpaceX, Tesla, Anduril, Blue Origin, and Lockheed Martin. - **Engineering culture**: Heavy emphasis on cross‑disciplinary teams (perception, navigation, ML, C2, systems integration) and building “captainless” ships. ## Sources 1. [saronic.com](https://www.saronic.com/) – Homepage, capabilities, and news (Navy contract) 2. [saronic.com/team](https://www.saronic.com/team) – Founders, leadership, values 3. [saronic.com/mission](https://www.saronic.com/mission) – Mission statement 4. [linkedin.com/company/saronic-technologies](https://www.linkedin.com/company/saronic-technologies) – Financials, headcount, funding rounds, investors, reviews 5. 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