Autonomous Vessel Mechanical Build Engineer

Saronic; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Paid Leave

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is hiring a Mechanical Build Engineer to lead the build and integration efforts for autonomous maritime vessels. You will bridge design and production, setting up scalable manufacturing methods and ensuring quality assembly of structures, electronics, and ship systems.

In this role you will own top-level CAD assemblies and the EBOM in the PLM system, coordinate ECOs, support sea trials, and collaborate across engineering, drafting, and production teams to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with maritime industry standards including ABS and coast guard regulations
• Strong fundamentals in core engineering principles, including structural, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Experience working in a shipyard or onboard ships
• Strong knowledge with 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX)
• Deep familiarity with interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and fabrication tolerances
• Strong communication skills across engineers, technicians, quality teams, and leadership
• Comfortable working in an industrial shipyard environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, analysis, and construction of Autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs)
• Collaborate with other engineers to perform CAD modeling, structural/mechanical/electrical design, and weight management for vessel optimization
• Own and maintain top-level vessel CAD assemblies and the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) within the PLM system, including assembly structure, subsystem integration, interfaces, configuration, and alignment between CAD and released product structure.
• Operate as liaison between engineering, drafting, and production to resolve challenges that arise during design and construction
• Identify and resolve non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, and drive resolution via IRBs (Issue Review Boards) and rework plans
• Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)—ensure traceability, communication, implementation, and verification
• Support the integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs
• Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions for new and existing vessel concepts
• Support documentation, technical writing, and preparation of reports for internal use, regulatory bodies, and client presentations
• Manage CAD models to document changes made during ship construction
• Support sea-trials and at-sea testing of ASVs as needed

Skills

Maritime standards

Shipyard experience

CAD software

Technical drawings

Cross-functional communication

Industrial environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Saronic Technologies is hiring a Mechanical Build Engineer to lead the build and integration efforts for autonomous maritime vessels. You will bridge design and production, setting up scalable manufacturing methods and ensuring quality assembly of structures, electronics, and ship systems.

In this role you will own top-level CAD assemblies and the EBOM in the PLM system, coordinate ECOs, support sea trials, and collaborate across engineering, drafting, and production teams to deliver reliable