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This role reports to the Director of Mechanical Engineering and will work across four core areas: Perception Hardware, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Integration, and Structures.\nThis engineer will be accountable for helping teams solve high-priority mechanical engineering problems, make sound technical decisions, and deliver reliable hardware for autonomous surface vessels operating in harsh maritime environments. The ideal candidate has broad mechanical depth, strong first-principles judgment, and the ability to move quickly between design, analysis, integration, test, and production support.\nResponsibilities\nLead resolution of complex mechanical engineering issues across perception hardware, marine systems, vehicle integration, and structures.\n\nProvide technical direction during design reviews, program reviews, trade studies, root-cause investigations, and build/test activities.\n\nDrive sound engineering decisions across mechanical architecture, subsystem packaging, structural design, marine auxiliary systems, and sensor integration.\n\nReview and improve designs, analyses, drawings, test plans, and validation strategies to ensure technical rigor and execution quality.\n\nPartner with mechanical, electrical, perception, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver hardware that is manufacturable, serviceable, reliable, and production ready.\n\nMentor engineers and raise the standard for mechanical design practices, analysis methods, documentation, and cross-functional execution.\n\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.\n\n10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in complex hardware development.\n\nStrong fundamentals in mechanical design, structural analysis, materials, tolerance analysis, manufacturability, and system integration.\n\nExperience supporting hardware through concept, design, analysis, prototype build, test, and production.\n\nProficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.\n\nExperience with hand calculations, FEA, design reviews, engineering drawings, and root-cause analysis.\n\nAbility to communicate clearly, make decisions with incomplete information, and lead technical execution across multiple teams.\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.\n\nPreferred\nExperience with autonomous systems, maritime systems, robotics, aerospace, defense, or other harsh-environment hardware platforms.\n\nExperience in one or more of the following areas: perception hardware, optomechanical systems, marine auxiliary systems, mechanical integration, electronics packaging, or structures.\n\nFamiliarity with shock, vibration, corrosion, environmental sealing, thermal management, fatigue, and serviceability considerations.\n\nExperience with ASME Y14.5, GD&T, Femap, ANSYS, CFD, thermal tools, or production release processes.\n\nPrior experience on DoD programs or unmanned maritime systems.\n\nProfessional Engineer license or similar professional certification.\n\nPhysical Demands\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\n\nOccasional standing and walking within the office.\n\nManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.\n\nVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.\n\nOccasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.\n\nLifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).\n\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\n\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\n\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\n\nSaronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\n\nTime Off: Generous PTO and Holidays\n\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\n\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\n\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan\n\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\n\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\n\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\n\nIf 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 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nSaronic 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. 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