Shipyard Industrial Engineer at Saronic Technologies (Brownsville, TX)
Saronic Technologies· Brownsville, TX·
Role details
Comprehensive Health Insurance · Dental And Vision Insurance · 401(K) Plan · Stock Options · Performance-Based Bonuses · Paid Maternity And Paternity Leave · Free Lunch Benefit · Unlimited Free Drinks And Snacks
Saronic Technologies at a glance
Saronic builds autonomous surface vessels and the software to command them, aiming to give the U.S. Navy and allied fleets uncrewed ships at scale.
Saronic designs, builds, and operates autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) for naval and maritime missions, pairing in-house hardware with AI-driven autonomy and command-and-control software. The vessels run from the 24-foot Corsair to the 180-foot Marauder, and Saronic sells the whole stack: the boats, the autonomy, and the mission-control software that ties a fleet together.
$2.85B+ raised · latest: Series D · $1.75B · 2026 · backed by Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Caffeinated Capital
Summary
Design and validate physical manufacturing systems for shipyards, including building layouts, process flow paths, and capacity models. The role involves optimizing material flow, defining building footprints, and supporting automation-first processes across shipyard functions.
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 Saronic Technologies is seeking an Industrial Engineer (IE) to design and validate the physical manufacturing system of the shipyard. This role is responsible for developing building layouts, process flow paths, square footage requirements, and capacity models across all major shipyard functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop end-to-end shipyard layouts based on throughput, product mix, and block construction strategy
- Define building footprints, clear heights, bay sizing, and crane coverage
- Establish square footage requirements for panel fabrication, sub-assembly, block assembly, and pre-outfitting
- Develop capacity and throughput models
- Ensure layouts support automation-first processes
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar
- 5+ years of experience in industrial facility layout or manufacturing system design
- Strong understanding of material flow optimization and bottleneck analysis
Preferred Experience
- Heavy manufacturing experience
- Greenfield facility design exposure
- Experience in 3D Facility modeling
- Familiarity with automation-enabled production systems
- Experience working closely with both design teams and shop-floor operations
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
Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees
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 govinfo.gov/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.
Why work at Saronic Technologies
- 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.