Structures Engineer (Associate - Principal) at Saronic Technologies (Austin, TX)
Saronic Technologies· Austin, TX·
Role details
Comprehensive Health Insurance (100% Premium Paid For Employees, 80% For Dependents) · Dental And Vision Insurance (100% Premium Paid For Employees, 80% For Dependents) · Generous PTO And Holidays · Paid Maternity And Paternity Leave · 401(K) Plan With Company Match · Equity Options · Basic Life Insurance · Short- And Long-Term Disability Coverage
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
The Structures Engineer leads structural design efforts for autonomous surface vessels, managing design gates, conducting reviews, and supporting prototyping. The role involves performing structural analysis, creating engineering drawings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system integrity.
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 a Structures Engineer to join our innovative team. The successful candidate will lead the structural design efforts for our advanced maritime technologies, ensuring the integrity and reliability of our autonomous surface vessels (ASVs).
Responsibilities
- Own structural design of ASV systems and/or subsystems from concept through prototyping and production efforts
- Maintain and track design gates (PDR, CDR) and schedules for owned hardware
- Prepare and conduct design reviews of owned structural systems/subsystems
- Support initial prototyping and build of new ASV platforms and variants
- Support procurement of prototype hardware and supplier selection process
- Produce engineering design definition artifacts to include:
- 3d models in Siemens NX (preferred), or Solidworks
- 2d drawings that comply with applicable standards (ASME Y14.5)
- Conduct preliminary structural sizing by performing hand calculations based on engineering first principles with respect to design requirements.
- Collaborate with hardware, product development, and production to optimize designs based on understood and discovered load cases.
- Generate comprehensive technical reports and documentation to communicate design decisions, recommendations, and rationale to internal teams and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 2+ years experience in structural analysis and simulation, using both stress hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) software such as Femap (preferred) or ANSYS.
- Strong understanding of structural mechanics and materials science, with experience applying these concepts to real-world engineering problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and expertise in structural analysis methodologies and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of innovative thinking to address challenging engineering issues.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Benefits: Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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 with company match 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 Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
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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.