Structures Engineer (Associate - Principal)

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; 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

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch and unlimited drinks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Structures Engineer to lead the structural design for autonomous surface vessels (ASVs). You will manage design gates, conduct reviews, and support prototyping and supplier selection.

The role emphasizes hands-on sizing, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and producing thorough design documentation. Proficiency in NX or SolidWorks and familiarity with ASME Y14.5 are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years experience in structural analysis and simulation using FEA software such as Femap (preferred) or ANSYS.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and materials science with real-world application.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers in structural analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own structural design of ASV systems and/or subsystems from concept through prototyping and production.
• 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 including 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Perform preliminary structural sizing via hand calculations.
• Collaborate with hardware, product development, and production to optimize designs based on load cases.
• Generate technical reports documenting design decisions and rationale.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Leadership / mentoring

Communication

Mechanical design thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Femap

ANSYS

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

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 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), or Solidworks

• 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 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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 with company match

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

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

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.