Structural Build Engineer for Autonomous Marine Vessels

Saronic Technologies; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Structural Build Engineer to support the design, analysis, and construction of autonomous surface vessels. You will oversee hands‑on fabrication and assembly at the shipyard, coordinating with design teams remotely from Austin.

The role emphasizes CAD work, structural analysis, and adherence to marine standards, with responsibilities ranging from ECOs to documentation and quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with ABS structural rules, AWS welding standards, and US Coast Guard regulations.
• Strong fundamentals in structural engineering: statics, strength of materials, marine structures, ship design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, analysis, and fabrication of ship structural components including main hull structure, bulkheads, decks, foundations, framing, and cutfile generation for CNC cutting.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to perform CAD modeling, analysis, and system optimization.
• Coordinate with engineering, drafting, and production teams to resolve technical challenges during construction.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive resolution via IRBs and rework plans.
• Lead ECOs—ensure traceability, communication, implementation, and verification.
• Support integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input on system architecture and performance.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Marine Engineering

Structural Engineering

2D/3D CAD

FEM/FEA

GD&T

Welding standards

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

AutoCAD

Rhino

CNC cutting

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Structural Build Engineer to support the design, analysis, and construction of autonomous surface vessels. You will oversee hands‑on fabrication and assembly at the shipyard, coordinating with design teams remotely from Austin.

The role emphasizes CAD work, structural analysis, and adherence to marine standards, with responsibilities ranging from ECOs to documentation and quality control.