Marine Designer/Drafter

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 drinks and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking talented marine designers and drafters in New Orleans, LA, to support the development of autonomous surface vessels. The role includes hands-on experience in vessel design and advanced autonomous technologies.

Candidates must have an associate degree in a related field, along with 3-5 years of CAD drafting experience. Key responsibilities include creating and modifying ship construction drawings and working with a team of engineers. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, competitive salaries, stock options, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support new vessel construction through detailed modeling and drawing production.
• Create and modify ship construction drawings.
• Work directly with architects and engineers on vessel design.

Skills

CAD drafting experience

Vessel design fundamentals

Proficiency with CAD software

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

ShipConstructor

Rhino

Job description

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.

Job 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
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check‑ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% 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 CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

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.