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Saronic

Marine Build Engineer

Franklin, LAfulltimemidAdded today

About this role

Saronic Technologies seeks a Marine Build Engineer to design, integrate, and commission auxiliary machinery and fluid systems for autonomous surface vessels. You'll collaborate with engineering teams in Austin while overseeing hands-on installation, testing, and problem-solving at the shipyard in Franklin, LA.

What you'll do

  • Design and integrate auxiliary machinery systems including pumps, ballast, fire suppression, hydraulics, and fluid transfer systems
  • Perform CAD modeling, analysis, and system optimization in collaboration with engineering teams
  • Serve as liaison between engineering, production, and drafting teams to resolve technical challenges during construction
  • Identify and resolve non-conformances through root cause analysis, IRBs, and rework coordination
  • Lead Engineering Change Orders ensuring traceability, communication, and verification
  • Oversee installation, functional testing, and commissioning of pumps, piping, valves, and auxiliary equipment

What they're looking for

  • CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino, NX)
  • Marine auxiliary systems and pumps expertise
  • P&ID interpretation and piping isometrics
  • Fire suppression system design and marine fire codes
  • Pump sizing and fluid system calculations
  • ABS, NFPA, and US Coast Guard regulatory knowledge
  • Shipyard environment experience
  • Cross-functional communication and problem-solving

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee/80% dependent coverage)
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan with stock options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Free lunch and unlimited office snacks
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Saronic

Saronic builds autonomous maritime systems and vessels equipped with advanced imaging, software, and electro-mechanical components. The company is hiring quality engineers, software engineers, graphics programmers, optomechanical engineers, and manufacturing engineers to develop and manufacture reliable autonomous maritime operations.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with marine auxiliary systems—which pumping or piping systems have you worked with most directly?
  • Walk us through how you've interpreted P&IDs and piping isometrics to guide installation or troubleshooting in the field.
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