Autonomous Surface Vessel Naval Architect Intern

Saronic Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Naval Architect Intern to support the design, analysis, and development of autonomous surface vessels. The role offers hands-on experience in traditional naval architecture and autonomous tech within the defense sector.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Naval Architecture, Marine or Ocean Engineering and will be mentored by senior engineers. This is an in-office internship at our Austin HQ from May through August 2027, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant degree in naval architecture, marine or ocean engineering.
• Fundamental ship design, stability and hydrodynamics knowledge.
• Familiar with CAD and simulation tools used in vessel design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, and analysis of hull forms and systems for ASVs.
• Perform hydrodynamic and stability calculations and simulate propulsion and maneuvering.
• Collaborate on CAD modeling, structural design, and weight management.
• Support integration of autonomous navigation and control systems.
• Contribute to model testing, validation, and design reviews.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Hydrodynamics

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Orca3D

ANSYS

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Naval Architect Intern to support the design, analysis, and development of autonomous surface vessels. The role offers hands-on experience in traditional naval architecture and autonomous tech within the defense sector.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Naval Architecture, Marine or Ocean Engineering and will be mentored by senior engineers. This is an in-office internship at our Austin HQ from May through August 2027, 40 hours per week.