End of Line Technician

Front Door Defense; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO/Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k)

Stock options

Life and Disability Insurance

Free lunch

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking an End of Line Technician in Austin, TX to lead lead end-of-line testing and certify autonomous vessel systems before DoD delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical assemblies, diagnostics, and final inspections to ensure safety and compliance prior to ship.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical or electrical technician roles in high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience with assembly, testing, troubleshooting of complex systems.
• Familiarity with ASME, IPC, MIL‑STD safety/compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-of-line testing and validation of vessel systems prior to delivery.
• Conduct final checks on propulsion, drive shafts, motors, actuators, and structural assemblies.
• Inspect wiring harnesses, boards, sensors and related components.
• Operate mechanical tooling and diagnostic equipment to support tests.
• Maintain logs of tests, repairs, and modifications; escalate issues to engineering.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Assembly

Testing

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Tools

Torque wrenches

Hydraulic presses

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

End of Line Technician

Lead end-of-line testing to certify autonomous vessel systems before DoD delivery

Location: Austin, Texas

About The Role

End of Line Technician

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 looking for a highly skilled End of Line Technician to join our growing team. This role is critical in ensuring the quality and functionality of the mechanical and electrical systems in our autonomous surface vessels before they are delivered to the DoD. We are hiring technicians with a mechanical background, an electrical background, or both — depth in one discipline with a working familiarity of the other is welcome. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with assembly, troubleshooting, testing, and final inspection of complex systems. You will work closely with engineers and production teams to perform rigorous tests and ensure all systems meet stringent specifications and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-of-line testing, troubleshooting, and validation of vessel systems prior to delivery


• Conduct final checks and diagnostics on propulsion systems, drive shafts, motors, actuators, and structural assemblies


• Conduct final checks and diagnostics on wiring harnesses, circuit boards, sensors, and related electrical components


• Use mechanical tooling including torque wrenches, hydraulic presses, and vibration analyzers


• Use diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power analyzers


• Interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and technical specifications


• Identify and resolve system failures, escalating to engineering where corrective action is required


• Collaborate with engineering to interpret test results and implement corrective actions


• Ensure all systems meet performance, quality, safety, and compliance standards before vessels ship


• Maintain detailed logs of all test results, repairs, and modifications


• Assist with setup and calibration of production test equipment


• Follow safety and industry standards, including ESD best practices for electrical work


• Provide feedback to design and engineering teams to improve products and streamline testing


• Support troubleshooting on prototype vessels and new vessel designs

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a mechanical technician, electrical technician, or similar role, ideally in high-tech manufacturing


• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, or both, including assembly and troubleshooting


• Proficiency with mechanical tooling and/or electrical diagnostic tools relevant to your discipline


• Hands‑on experience with assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of complex systems


• Familiarity with industry safety and compliance standards such as ASME, IPC, or MIL‑STD


• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality results


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems, unmanned vehicles, or defense technologies


• Propulsion and power transmission assembly or integration experience in unmanned vehicles


• Familiarity with embedded systems, sensors, and controllers used in autonomous vessels


• Knowledge of software tools used for mechanical or electrical system testing and diagnostics


• Cross‑disciplinary capability across both mechanical and electrical systems

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day


• Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 20 lbs


• The ability to carry 20 lbs up and down stairs


• Ability to work outside for an extended period of time


• Frequently and repetitively bend, lift, and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes


• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain


• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods of time


• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures


• Ability to find issues in a work process and be alert to safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing


• Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time


• Exposure to hazardous materials and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures


• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services


• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents


• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check‑ups, orthodontics, and vision care


• Saronic pays 99% 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

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export‑controlled information or items that require 'U.S. Person' status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a 'U.S. Person': (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.