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Saronic Technologies · 4 months ago

Intern - Summer 2026

Austin, Texas

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Saronic is seeking an intern to work on designing, developing, testing, and optimizing autonomous surface vessels. This hands-on internship will allow students to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting while contributing to projects that impact national security and maritime innovation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the design and development of hardware and software systems for ASVs

Support the analysis of ASV hull forms for stability, hydrodynamics, and structural integrity

Participate in the testing and validation of ASV prototypes and vessel autonomy algorithms, including navigation, object detection, and collision avoidance

Assist in computational fluid dynamics simulations 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

Qualification

PythonC++CFD toolsSimulation toolsShip design principlesAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaborative skillsIndependent work

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience with design and simulation tools, such as Rhino, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks are a plus

Programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages are a plus

Knowledge of ship design principles, hydrodynamics, and stability analysis

Familiarity with robotics, autonomy, or maritime and control systems

Familiarity with CFD tools, such as OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, or ANSYS Fluent are a plus

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