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 highly motivated Structures Test Engineer to join our advanced maritime mechanical team supporting the development and deployment of autonomous surfacevessels (ASVs) for Department of Defense applications. This role involves designing, building, and testing complex mechanical structures and fluid systems that support full-scale and sub-scale vessel test campaigns in dynamic, real-world environments. 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, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
- 2+ years of experience designing and operating structural test equipment
- Hands-on design, analysis, and testing of mechanical structures or systems
- Professional experience with structural FEA or mechanical testing
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX/Unigraphics preferred)
- Experience with: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Finite Element Analysis tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent), Design of large steel or aluminum weldments, High-pressure fluid system design, Mechanical assembly and fabrication techniques
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 highly motivated Structures Test Engineer to join our advanced maritime mechanical team supporting the development and deployment of autonomous surfacevessels (ASVs) for Department of Defense applications. This role involves designing, building, and testing complex mechanical structures and fluid systems that support full-scale and sub-scale vessel test campaigns in dynamic, real-world environments.
This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary engineering role that supports a wide range of structural development efforts—from component testing to full-scale system validation—critical to enabling autonomy in naval operations.
Develop and execute test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists tailored to maritime platforms
Design, analyze, and validate structural systems, fluid systems, and dynamic mechanisms for ASV subsystems
Supervise the build, integration, and commissioning of structural test setups, including mechanical fabrication...
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