Saronic
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Special Programs
Austin, TX · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 17, 2026
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About the job
Designs, prototypes, and tests mechanical systems for autonomous platforms and other maritime technology through Saronic’s rapid-prototyping Special Programs team.
What you'll do
- Develop mechanical assemblies and systems, concepts, CAD designs, and engineering drawings.
- Prototype, experiment with, and validate subsystems and full systems; assess designs for reliability in harsh marine environments.
- Coordinate sourcing and assembly with vendors and manufacturing partners, and support field testing or Government demonstrations.
What they ask for
- Experience building complex systems from scratch, including autonomous platforms.
- Experience in marine, aerospace, robotics, or automotive hardware development.
- Proficiency in CAD (Solidworks, NX).
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; comfort working with uncertainty, limited resources, and compressed timelines.
Nice to have
- Fabrication experience, such as machining, welding, or hand-tools.
Tools
Solidworks, NX
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