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Structures Engineer - Corsair

Saronic · Austin, TX · On-site

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About Saronic

Providing the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels in the maritime domain. Backed by Bessemer, General Catalyst and Kleiner Perkins.

About the role

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). Own structural design of ASV systems and/or subsystems from concept through prototyping and production efforts Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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.

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).

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

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...

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