Senior/Lead Marine Designer/Drafter

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan (401(k))

Stock options

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is looking for a Senior Marine Designer/Drafter in New Orleans to lead the creation of detailed 2D/3D vessel drawings. This role encompasses hands-on experiences with cutting-edge autonomous vessel design, emphasizing collaboration with engineers and adherence to regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will boast 6+ years of CAD drafting within marine environments, possess team leadership abilities, and have strong expertise in vessel design disciplines. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, generous PTO, and competitive salary packages.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of CAD drafting experience in the marine industry.
• Strong expertise in one or more areas of vessel design, such as mechanical or electrical.
• Experience leading a team of marine designers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CAD drafting

Vessel design

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Team leadership

3D modeling

Education

Associate degree in Drafting or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

ShipConstructor

Rhino

NX

Job description

Senior/lead Marine Designer/drafter

Lead the creation of detailed 2D/3D vessel drawings for autonomous surface vessels.

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Job Tags: Product

About The Role

Marine Designer And Drafter

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 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 drawings and production support
• Create and modify ship construction drawings
• Work directly with naval architects, marine engineers, structural engineers, and electrical engineers on new vessel design implementation
• Develop and maintain strict drawing standards and best practices
• Mentor and guide other designers in both CAD modeling and ship design best practices
• Create documentation for marine regulatory compliance
• Work with production and build engineering team to document as‑built details

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology or similar field of study
• 6+ years of CAD drafting experience in the marine industry
• Experience leading a team of marine designers
• Strong expertise 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
• Experience creating and submitting drawings for submittal to classification societies such as ABS, DNV, and LR.
• 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 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.