Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Austin

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

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.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our organization. We pride ourselves on offering innovative solutions to everyday mechanical problems. While acting as mentors to our engineering and production teams, our mechanical engineers engage in rigorous analytic and design processes using the most up‑to‑date computer software. Our ideal candidate will have experience with the entire production lifecycle, ushering mechanical solutions from research and design through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical systems and design innovative solutions using multiple fabrication and material methods, including injection molding, aluminum castings, machined parts, and sheet metal.
• Oversee and engage in product development from design and development through implementation, monitoring progress and status of all assignments and report progress and problems to management.
• Evaluate mechanical designs for potential flaws and offer modifications to eliminate potential problems.
• Prepare assembly or product layout and detailed drawings applying GD&T, and participate in the manufacture or building of prototype product or systems.
• Provide tolerance studies, conduct stress‑analysis studies, develop testing procedures, and generate appropriate test reports.
• Develop testing methods to analyze product capabilities and troubleshoot any mechanical or structural flaws.
• Ensure that design implementation, test, and maintenance methods/processes are developed and executed in a manner that supports company quality standards.
• Design hardware to meet customer and internal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong fundamentals in core engineering concepts, including, but not limited to, solid mechanics, materials science, and fluid dynamics.
• Proven experience with product development and the entirety of the product life cycle.
• Proficiency with CAD and finite element analysis software, such as SolidWorks and FEMAP.
• 5+ years designing complex mechanical systems.
• Proven experience developing innovative solutions to a range of mechanical problems.

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.

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.