Lead Build Engineer, Autonomous Surface Vessels

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic is seeking a Build Engineer in Austin, TX to lead build and integration for autonomous service vessels, bridging design and production to scale manufacturing. You’ll design production methods, implement automation, and ensure cohesive assembly of structures, electronics, and vessel systems.

You will collaborate across engineering disciplines, manage ECOs, support sea trials, and contribute to documentation and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in a shipyard or onboard ships is preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T, weld symbols, and fabrication tolerances is advantageous.
• Familiarity with maritime industry standards including ABS and coast guard regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead build and integration efforts for autonomous service vessels to move from development to full rate production.
• Design efficient production methods and integrate automation to enable scalable vessel assembly.
• Coordinate ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) and ensure traceability and verification.
• Support integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs and perform design reviews.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Saronic is seeking a Build Engineer in Austin, TX to lead build and integration for autonomous service vessels, bridging design and production to scale manufacturing. You’ll design production methods, implement automation, and ensure cohesive assembly of structures, electronics, and vessel systems.

You will collaborate across engineering disciplines, manage ECOs, support sea trials, and contribute to documentation and regulatory reporting.