Principal Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of complex mechanical engineering issues across perception hardware, marine systems, vehicle integration, and structures
• Provide technical direction during design reviews, program reviews, trade studies, root-cause investigations, and build/test activities
• Drive sound engineering decisions across mechanical architecture, subsystem packaging, structural design, marine auxiliary systems, and sensor integration
• Review and improve designs, analyses, drawings, test plans, and validation strategies
• Partner with mechanical, electrical, perception, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver manufacturable and reliable hardware
• Mentor engineers and raise the standard for mechanical design practices and documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical, Aerospace, Marine, or Structural Engineering
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in complex hardware development
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, structural analysis, materials, and tolerance analysis
• Experience supporting hardware through concept, design, prototype, test, and production
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Creo
• Experience with hand calculations, FEA, and root-cause analysis
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Must be a U.S. Person (Citizen, Green Card holder, or protected class)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems, maritime systems, robotics, aerospace, or defense
• Expertise in perception hardware, optomechanical systems, or electronics packaging
• Familiarity with shock, vibration, corrosion, environmental sealing, and thermal management
• Experience with ASME Y14.5, GD&T, Femap, ANSYS, or CFD
• Prior experience on DoD programs or unmanned maritime systems
• Professional Engineer license