Saronic
Forward Deployed Build Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Education
- Associate degree or bachelor's in a technical field, military technical training, trade certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- If this role is based in the United States, it requires “U.S. Person” status as defined by U.S. law.
About the job
Builds, integrates, tests, and deploys prototype mechanical and electrical hardware for autonomous surface vessels, from lab development through waterfront trials and field deployment.
What you'll do
- Execute hardware integration plans, fabricate and modify prototype components, and document build outcomes.
- Troubleshoot and validate hardware through lab tests, sea trials, and deployments; provide findings and design-for-serviceability feedback to engineers.
- Prepare installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures; support sustainment handoffs and train operators and technicians.
What they ask for
- Associate degree or bachelor's in a technical field, military technical training, trade certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Hands-on experience building, testing, or maintaining integrated electromechanical systems.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, CAD models, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics; hands-on mechanical fabrication and electrical integration expertise.
- Experience owning a build, integration, or test effort through close-out; willingness to work near water and travel up to 50-70%.
Nice to have
- Military or commercial marine maintenance background or marine systems experience.
- Experience with autonomous systems, drones, or robotic platforms.
Tools
CAD models, sheet metal, 3D printing, multimeters, oscilloscopes, Linux
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