As a Composite Technician, you will cut, lay-up, fabricate, cure and assemble various types of composite products and assemblies, including bonded and mechanically fastened assemblies. You will exercise a basic knowledge of the physical properties of materials such as thermosets, thermoplastics and composites and their forming and processing characteristics, and of the physical and bonding characteristics of materials and adhesives used.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cutting, laying up, fabricating, curing and assembling composite products and assemblies
• Locating critical reference points and assuring coordination of parts and subassemblies to exacting tolerances
• Building laminated assemblies by determining proper placement and laying up composite plies and adhesives onto tools or molds
• Preparing parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections
• Setting up assemblies and parts in various types of processing and curing equipment

Required qualifications include:

• A U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• High School graduate or equivalent

Preferred qualifications include:

• 1-3 years of Composite Fabrication or equivalent experience
• Experience collaborating cross functionally
• Polished communication and presentation skills
• A bias towards action
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently

Salary range: $60,000 - $78,000 USD

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As a key member of our growing engineering and production team, you will be responsible for supervising all composite fabrication processes, ensuring that materials meet stringent quality standards, and maintaining efficient production workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Composite Manufacturing: Lead and manage a team of composite fabricators and technicians to produce high-quality composite parts for ASVs.
• Material Selection & Handling: Work with engineering and materials teams to select and procure the appropriate composite materials (fiberglass, core, resins, gelcoats, etc.) for different vessel components.
• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of composite parts while managing resource constraints.
• Quality Control: Oversee the inspection, testing, and certification of composite parts. Ensure adherence to engineering specifications, industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD), and DoD requirements.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve composite manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Training & Mentoring: Train, coach, mentor, and develop junior composite technicians and fabricators. Ensure that the team is properly equipped with the necessary skills, tools, and knowledge to perform at a high level.
• Collaboration with Engineering & R&D: Collaborate closely with the engineering team to understand design requirements and provide feedback on manufacturability of composite components. Work with the R&D team to experiment with new materials and techniques that improve performance and reduce costs.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all safety protocols and best practices are followed in the composite manufacturing area. Comply with all relevant environmental regulations and internal safety standards.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of material usage, production progress, and quality control inspections. Report production status and any issues to management on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in composite manufacturing, preferably in the aerospace, defense, or marine industries.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead role in a composite fabrication environment.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in composite materials (e.g., fiberglass, carbon fiber, vinyl ester resins) and fabrication techniques (layup, infusion, RTM, vacuum bagging, etc.).
• Familiarity with automated composite manufacturing techniques (CNC routers, robotic arm systems) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of quality control procedures for composites (e.g., ultrasonic testing, visual inspections, manual inspections).
• Knowledge of DoD Standards: Understanding of military specifications and regulatory standards, including MIL-STD and MIL-PRF, is highly desirable.

Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, maintain productivity, and ensure safety and quality standards.

Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address technical challenges in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams, vendors, and customers.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move composite materials (up to 50 lbs) and work in a hands-on production environment.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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You'll collaborate closely with engineering and fabrication teams, transforming functional requirements into refined, manufacturable forms that reflect Saronic's design language. The ideal candidate has both an artist's eye and a builder's practical skills,someone who's creative but also hands-on, and comfortable sketching ideas, modeling shapes, and making physical prototypes.

Key Responsibilities:

Concept and Form Development: Generate and visualize concepts that translate engineering-defined requirements into cohesive, functional forms. Create proportionally accurate surfaces and visual models that express Saronic's industrial design language.

Surface Modeling and Visualization: Use Rhino or similar surface modeling tools to develop 3D concept geometry for review and refinement. Produce high-quality renderings and visualization assets using tools such as KeyShot or Blender to communicate design intent.

Aesthetic Consistency and CMF: Contribute to the development and maintenance of Saronic's design language across vessels and supporting hardware. Support color, material, and finish (CMF) definition in collaboration with product and engineering leads.

Prototype Support: Build or coordinate fabrication of visual mockups and presentation models for design reviews, trade shows, or stakeholder evaluations. Ensure all mockups align with engineering constraints and undergo product team approval.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and fabricators to ensure design intent complements structural and mechanical realities. Participate in design reviews, integrating feedback while maintaining the balance between form and function.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Product Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

5–10+ years of experience designing physical products , ideally in marine, aerospace, defense, robotics, or transportation sectors.

Strong portfolio demonstrating concept ideation, 3D surface modeling, visualization, and physical prototyping.

Proficiency in Rhino, Alias, or similar surface modeling software; rendering experience with KeyShot, V-Ray, or Blender.

Skilled in sketching and form exploration , able to rapidly express ideas in both analog and digital media.

Understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, and environmental durability in ruggedized hardware.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with engineering, fabrication, and leadership teams.

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Experience:

Background in designing marine or aerospace products, or similar large-scale hardware systems.

Familiarity with composite fabrication, metal forming, or additive manufacturing processes.

Experience creating show-quality models or mockups for demonstrations and events.

Strong grasp of ergonomics, maintenance accessibility, and usability in operational environments.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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You will focus on large molds: loading dry material & stringers, installing vacuum manifolds, bagging, drop tests, leak detection, maintaining vacuum catch pots, mixing resin and MEKP to appropriate ratios, and other infusion techniques.

This hands-on role is critical to our manufacturing process and directly impacts product reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attention to detail and commitment to industry-leading standards
• Prepare molds and tooling for composite layup and infusion
• Perform precise hand layups using dry fiber materials
• Set up and execute vacuum-assisted resin infusion processes
• Mix and handle resins, hardeners, and other composite materials in accordance with safety protocols
• Ensure each fiberglass layer is installed to prevent bridging, wrinkling, and resin richness
• Install core with minimal gaps
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace
• Interpret technical drawings, layup schedules, and process documentation using a tablet
• Collaborate closely with engineering and quality teams to iterate on part design and manufacturability
• Document work performed and identify process improvements or quality issues
• Work with a sense of urgency
• Mix putty, debur surfaces to prep for dry loading fiberglass and duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with composites manufacturing, particularly resin infusion at a high rate boat building factory
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a quality-first mindset
• Experience with vacuum bagging hull and decks
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Familiarity with vinyl ester and polyester resins, carbon fiber, dry fiberglass
• Comfortable using trimming tools, grinders, and measurement instruments
• Able to read technical drawings and follow standard operating procedures
• U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident) required due to DoD contract work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to use a MVP Hight Output System
• Experience with marine composite fabrication
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems
• Forklift or crane certification a plus

Additional Information

Benefits: Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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