Structures Engineer

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Paid parental leave

Competitive salary with bonuses

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Life and disability insurance

Free lunch and unlimited snacks

Job summary

A leader in defense autonomy is seeking a Structures Engineer to lead the structural design of advanced maritime technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with 2+ years of experience in structural analysis and simulation. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and stock options, and requires access to export-controlled information.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in structural analysis and simulation.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and materials science.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own structural design of ASV systems from concept to production.
• Prepare and conduct design reviews of structural systems.
• Support prototyping and procurement for new ASV platforms.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Femap

Job description

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.

We are seeking a Structures Engineer to join our innovative team. The successful candidate will lead the structural design efforts for our advanced maritime technologies, ensuring the integrity and reliability of our autonomous surface vessels (ASVs).

Responsibilities

• Own structural design of ASV systems and/or subsystems from concept through prototyping and production efforts
• Maintain and track design gates (PDR, CDR) and schedules for owned hardware
• Prepare and conduct design reviews of owned structural systems/subsystems
• Support initial prototyping and build of new ASV platforms and variants
• Support procurement of prototype hardware and supplier selection process
• Produce engineering design definition artifacts to include:
• 3d models in Siemens NX (preferred), orSolidworks
• 2d drawings that comply with applicable standards (ASME Y14.5)
• Conduct preliminary structural sizing by performing hand calculations based on engineering first principles with respect to design requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware, product development, and production to optimize designs based on understood and discovered load cases.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports and documentation to communicate design decisions, recommendations, and rationale to internal teams and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 2+ years experience in structural analysis and simulation, using both stress hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) software such as Femap (preferred) or ANSYS.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and materials science, with experience applying these concepts to real-world engineering problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and expertise in structural analysis methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of innovative thinking to address challenging engineering issues.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel as needed.

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.

This role 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.