Saronic
Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Integration (Senior - Principal)
Austin, TX +1 · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Feb 23, 2026
- Location
- Austin, TX
New Orleans, LA - Experience
- 5+ years integrating mechanical and electrical systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S.-based roles, requires “U.S. Person” status under U.S. law to access export-controlled information or items.
About the job
Leads mechanical integration and packaging of mechanical, electrical, and sensing subsystems in autonomous surface vessels, translating system designs into manufacturable and serviceable hardware.
What you'll do
- Design and own physical integration, layout, mounting, and packaging of electronics, sensors, and payloads.
- Create CAD models, drawings, and integration documentation; perform tolerance analysis and support testing.
- Collaborate on cable routing, prototype builds, troubleshooting, serviceability, reliability, and design for manufacturing.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
- 5+ years integrating mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience with hardware packaging and subsystem integration.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD, strong mechanical design fundamentals, and experience in prototype or production environments.
Nice to have
- Experience with electronics packaging or robotics systems; familiarity with cable/harness design.
- Experience designing for harsh environments or with maritime, aerospace, or defense systems.
Tools
3D CAD
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