# Mechanical Engineer - Forward Deployed at Saronic

- Company: Saronic
- What the company does: Providing the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels in the maritime domain. Backed by Bessemer, General Catalyst and Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://www.saronic.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Austin, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-13
- Apply by: 2026-11-27
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/saronic/fd7aa7cb-8036-43a2-82b1-c451469a8d1a?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saronic-mechanical-engineer-forward-deployed/

## About the role

We are seeking a versatile Forward Deployed Mechanical Engineer to join our technical team. You will have a strong mechanical background and be responsible for bringing our technology from the lab to the fleet. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
- 3+ years of experience working on integrated mechanical/electromechanical systems, preferably in fielded or mission-critical environments
- Hands-on expertise in mechanical assembly and fabrication (CNC, sheet metal, 3D printing, etc.)
- Hands-on expertise in rapid prototyping and system-level debugging
- Proficiency with FEA (static, modal/vibration, and shock) to validate designed parts and mounts, and the judgment to know when hand calcs are enough
- Experience designing electrical enclosures and housings with thermal management and ingress protection (IP67+, sealing, venting, connector selection)

Tags: Forward Deployable Eng

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saronic-mechanical-engineer-forward-deployed/