Structures Engineer - Corsair

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

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Match

Stock Options

Life & Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Drinks and snacks

Job summary

Saronic is seeking a Structures Engineer to lead the structural design efforts for autonomous surface vessels (ASVs), ensuring integrity and reliability from concept through prototyping and production.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, 2+ years in structural analysis and FEA (Femap or ANSYS), and strong collaboration across hardware, product development, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of structural analysis and simulation experience.
• Experience with FEA software (Femap or ANSYS).
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own structural design of ASV systems from concept to production.
• Maintain design gates and schedules for owned hardware.
• Prepare and conduct design reviews of structural systems.
• Support prototyping and build of ASV platforms and variants.
• Support procurement and supplier selection for prototypes.
• Create 3D models (Siemens NX or SolidWorks) and 2D drawings per ASME Y14.5.
• Perform preliminary structural sizing using hand calculations and first principles.
• Collaborate with hardware, product development, and production to optimize designs.
• Produce technical reports communicating decisions and rationale.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

Mentorship

Problem solving

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Femap

ANSYS

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

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

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

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

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