Shipyard Build Strategy Engineer

About this role

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Shipyard Build Strategy Engineer in Austin, TX, to enhance ship construction processes through optimized facility design and build strategies. The role focuses on aligning production flow with facility architecture to ensure efficient and scalable shipbuilding operations.

What you'll do

• Define block-based build strategies compatible with facility design
• Establish targets for block sizes and weights to optimize throughput
• Translate build requirements into facility capacity needs
• Set pre-outfitting rules to reduce shipboard work
• Identify and resolve facility throughput bottlenecks early on
• Ensure material flow supports efficient production workflows

What they're looking for

• Experience in block-based ship construction
• Understanding of crane-driven production systems
• Demonstrated production flow optimization mindset
• Ability to make decisions with incomplete information
• Comfortable working across design and operational interfaces
• Experience influencing shipyard layouts
• Background in shipbuilding facility design
• Familiarity with 3D modeling workflows

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• 100% premium coverage for employees, 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Competitive salary with performance bonuses
• 401(k) retirement plan