Autonomous Marine Harness Technician (Electrical R&D)

Saronic Technologies Inc.

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking an Electrical Engineering R&D Harness Assembly Technician to join our propulsion and autonomy-focused team in Austin. You will build and route harnesses for marine platforms, integrate them into USVs/MUSVs, and iterate with design engineers during prototyping.

You will document all steps for traceability and compliance while supporting work instructions and safe, organized shop practices.

Qualifications

2+ years of hands-on experience in harness assembly, preferably in R&D or prototyping environments.
Proficiency in reading wiring schematics, connector tables, and mechanical routing drawings.
Experience soldering to solder cup style connectors such as ODU or similar precision connectors.
Familiarity with MIL-spec connectors (e.g., D38999), marine-rated cables, and environmental sealing techniques.
Demonstrated ability to document work clearly and thoroughly for traceability and compliance.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification preferred.
Familiarity with NAVSEA electrical practices and/or ABS requirements is a plus.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced engineering team.
Must be a U.S. Person (due to ITAR-regulated programs)

Responsibilities

Assemble and route wire harnesses and cable assemblies based on drawings, schematics, and engineering input
Integrate harnesses into USVs and MUSVs, including confined marine compartments, watertight enclosures, and externally mounted hardware
Work with engineering to iterate on harness designs, lengths, routing, and termination details during prototyping and system bring-up
Solder and terminate to solder cup style connectors, including ODU and similar high-density circular connectors
Ensure robust electrical connections, proper shielding, environmental sealing, and strain relief per marine and defense standards
Accurately document all build steps, revisions, rework, deviations, and configuration changes in accordance with internal procedures
Support development and maintenance of work instructions and configuration-controlled documentation
Maintain an organized and safe work environment, including tool management and inventory tracking