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Manufacturing Engineer - Test Planner

Saronic · Brownsville, 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

The Test Planner defines and sequences all forms of testing required to bring a vessel from fabrication through commissioning and delivery, covering structural/tank testing, piping system testing, electrical testing, machinery and propulsion trials, and vessel-level dock and sea trials. This role establishes the master test plan that ties every discipline's test requirements into a single, logical sequence tied to the build schedule. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Experience developing or executing test plans and test sequencing on at least one other shipyard or large-scale marine/industrial construction program
  • Strong understanding of how structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, and machinery test requirements interact with overall build sequence
  • Ability to read and interpret test procedures, acceptance criteria, and classification society test requirements
  • Strong organizational and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage a large number of interdependent test requirements across multiple disciplines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate test requirements across design, production, and quality teams
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.

The Test Planner defines and sequences all forms of testing required to bring a vessel from fabrication through commissioning and delivery, covering structural/tank testing, piping system testing, electrical testing, machinery and propulsion trials, and vessel-level dock and sea trials. This role establishes the master test plan that ties every discipline's test requirements into a single, logical sequence tied to the build schedule.

Shipbuilding test programs span dozens of interdependent test types across structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, machinery, and outfitting systems, each with its own prerequisites, acceptance criteria, and regulatory requirements. The Test Planner ensures these tests happen in the right order, at the right stage of construction, without forcing rework or blocking downstream trades, and draws on experience from other shipyard programs to anticipate sequencing issues before they surface.

This role works closely with design engineering, production...

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