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Saronic Technologies · 3 days ago

Marine Engineer, Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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. We are seeking a talented Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems Engineer to join our team, responsible for the analysis, design, and production support of unmanned surface vessel systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the architecture, arrangement, and detailed design of propulsion and auxiliary systems for autonomous surface vessels

Develop analysis tools and models to characterize and validate system architectures, ensuring design satisfies all criteria and understanding the trades within system designs

Release and own drawings and support production teams, capturing and addressing issues quickly to minimize production downtime

Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate propulsion and auxiliary systems into the broader autonomous vessel design

With the test team, develop and execute test campaigns to validate propulsion and auxiliary system requirements, ensuring they meet mission-specific performance standards under a range of operating environment conditions, vehicle speeds and loading conditions

Support the development of propulsion and auxiliary system autonomy by defining nominal and fault states of components through failure mode analysis, and building dynamic system models with Simulink, or similar tools

Analyze controlled and real-world telemetry data to identify inefficiencies or potential system failures and develop corrective solutions to improve system reliability and performance

Participate in field testing and real-world operational assessments

Work with production to continuously improve product reliability, efficiency and performance by identifying and implementing innovative solutions, best practices, and process improvements

Own and burn down propulsion and auxiliary system-related engineering and production risks. Perform root-cause analyses to understand and resolve critical issues quickly and effectively

Provide subject matter expertise to the mechanical engineering and production teams, offering continuous support across programs, helping derive and refine system requirements, educating and training engineers and technicians about propulsions systems

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringFluid MechanicsPower Systems DesignComputational Fluid DynamicsIndustrial AutomationRoot-Cause AnalysisTelemetry Data Analysis

Required

Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field with a strong foundation in fluid mechanics

2+ years of experience in the design, analysis, and build of integrated fluid and/or mechanical power systems

Experience or strong familiarity with diesel powertrain architecture, fuel, oil, and coolant systems, ventilation and HVAC systems, hydraulics, and/or other fluid and power systems

Experience with analysis and modeling of piping system flow, powertrain performance, cooling system performance, ventilation loads, and more

Preferred

Experience using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software (e.g., STARCCM, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, COMSOL) to simulate fluid flow and optimize system performance. In particular, conjugate heat transfer and hydrodynamic models

Experience with industrial automation and controls

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

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

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees