Rugged Maritime Camera Optomechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies Inc. seeks a Camera Optomechanical Engineer to lead imaging system design for Autonomous Service Vessels.

You will develop rugged camera enclosures, mounts, and sensor integration strategies for harsh maritime conditions, collaborating with hardware, perception, and autonomy teams to ensure robust performance at sea. Responsibilities include design of optomechanical assemblies, tolerance analyses, SWaP optimization, and environmental testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience designing optomechanical systems or camera integration in rugged environments.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and mechanical analysis tools (FEA, thermal modeling).
• Proficiency in producing detailed engineering drawings for prototyping and manufacturing.
• Proficiency with optical principles, including alignment, lens selection, MTF, and FOV constraints.
• Experience with environmental sealing (IP67+), thermal management, and vibration isolation.
• Familiarity with camera sensor technologies (visible, IR, multispectral) and their mechanical considerations.
• Experience working on autonomous systems or robotics platforms (ground, air, or maritime) is preferred.
• Background in defense, aerospace, or other regulated hardware environments is preferred.
• Experience with optical coatings, anti-reflective treatments, or lens fogging mitigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develop optomechanical assemblies for cameras and imaging sensors, including lens mounts, enclosures, gimbals, and thermal control elements.
• Collaborates with hardware, perception, and autonomy engineers to define mechanical and optical requirements for camera systems, including field of view, lensing, placement, and alignment.
• Performs detailed tolerance analysis to ensure structural integrity of components in vibration and shock-prone marine environments.
• Selects and integrates commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom components to meet SWaP constraints.
• Develops test plans and leads environmental and performance validation (e.g., IP rating, vibration testing, temperature cycling).
• Supports rapid prototyping and iterative development, including 3D printing, machining, and on-water testing.
• Maintains detailed documentation of designs, analysis, and revisions in support of product lifecycle and compliance needs.

Skills

Optomechanical design

CAD Software

Mechanical analysis

Optical alignment

IP67+ sealing

Vibration isolation

Camera integration

Autonomous systems

Defense experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Optical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

FEA

Thermal modeling

Job description

Saronic Technologies Inc. seeks a Camera Optomechanical Engineer to lead imaging system design for Autonomous Service Vessels.

You will develop rugged camera enclosures, mounts, and sensor integration strategies for harsh maritime conditions, collaborating with hardware, perception, and autonomy teams to ensure robust performance at sea. Responsibilities include design of optomechanical assemblies, tolerance analyses, SWaP optimization, and environmental testing.