Marine Designer/drafter

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Free lunch benefit

Unlimited free drinks and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies, based in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Marine Designer/Drafter to join their team. This role involves designing and drafting technical drawings for autonomous surface vessels for the Department of Defense.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in CAD drafting, knowledge of vessel design, and relevant technical education. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, and opportunities for stock options and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of CAD drafting experience required.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, electrical design, and structural design.
• Knowledge of maritime regulatory requirements and construction processes essential.

Responsibilities

• Support new vessel construction through detailed 2D and 3D modeling.
• Create and modify ship construction drawings.
• Work with architects and engineers on new vessel design.

Skills

CAD drafting experience

Vessel design fundamentals

2D and 3D CAD software proficiency

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting or Engineering Technology

Tools

NX

ShipConstructor

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

Marine Designer/drafter

Design and draft detailed technical drawings for the development of autonomous surface vessels for the Department of Defense

Location: Austin

About The Role

Austin, Texas

Engineering / Full Time / On-site

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state‑of‑the‑art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Position Overview:

We are seeking talented and motivated marine designers and drafters to support the development of autonomous surface vessels. This role will provide hands‑on experience in traditional vessel design and advanced autonomous technologies; driving impact in defense innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support new vessel construction through detailed 2D and 3D modeling and technical drawing production
• Create and modify ship construction drawings
• Work directly with naval architects, marine engineers, and electrical engineers on new vessel design implementation
• Maintain strict drawing standards
• Create documentation for marine regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology or similar field of study
• Minimum 3-5 years of CAD drafting experience
• Strong fundamentals in one or more areas of vessel design: general design, mechanical design, electrical design, structural design, and piping design
• Knowledge of maritime regulatory requirements, construction tolerances, and vessel construction processes and sequences
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software like NX, ShipConstructor, AutoCAD, and Rhino

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

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.