This role bridges optics, mechanics, and environmental constraints by developing ruggedized camera enclosures, mounting systems, and sensor integration strategies that perform in harsh maritime conditions. You will collaborate with hardware, perception, and autonomy engineer teams to ensure our vision systems are robust, reliable, and high-performing at sea.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and develops optomechanical assemblies for cameras and imaging sensors, including lens mounts, enclosures, gimbals, and thermal control elements
• Collaborates with hardware, perception, and autonomy engineers to define mechanical and optical requirements for camera systems, including field of view, lensing, placement, and alignment
• Performs detailed tolerance analysis to ensure structural integrity of components in vibration and shock-prone marine environments
• Selects and integrates commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom components to meet SWaP (size, weight, and power) constraints
• Develops test plans and leads environmental and performance validation (e.g., IP rating, vibration testing, temperature cycling)
• Supports rapid prototyping and iterative development, including 3D printing, machining, and on-water testing
• Maintains detailed documentation of designs, analysis, and revisions in support of product lifecycle and compliance needs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience designing optomechanical systems or camera integration in rugged environments
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and mechanical analysis tools (FEA, thermal modeling)
• Proficiency in producing detailed engineering drawings for prototyping and manufacturing
• Proficiency with optical principles, including alignment, lens selection, MTF, and FOV constraints
• Experience with environmental sealing (IP67+), thermal management, and vibration isolation
• Familiarity with camera sensor technologies (visible, IR, multispectral) and their mechanical considerations
• Experience working on autonomous systems or robotics platforms (ground, air, or maritime) is preferred
• Background in defense, aerospace, or other regulated hardware environments is preferred
• Experience with optical coatings, anti-reflective treatments, or lens fogging mitigation is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with maritime autonomy challenges such as dynamic environments, variable lighting, and low-contrast targets.
• Proven success developing, integrating, and validating optical & sensor systems on maritime or aerospace platforms
• Experience with design and testing for shock and vibration environments
• Prior experience working on DoD programs or unmanned maritime systems.
• A professional engineering license or similar professional certification
• ASME Y14.5 certification

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
• 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

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Additional Information:

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building prototype harnesses and rigorously documenting all work performed for traceability, repeatability, and quality compliance.

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented R&D Harness Assembly Technician to support electrical system development, integration, and documentation across our autonomous maritime platforms.

Responsibilities:

Assemble and route wire harnesses and cable assemblies based on drawings, schematics, and engineering input

Integrate harnesses into USVs and mUSVs, including confined marine compartments, watertight enclosures, and externally mounted hardware

Work with engineering to iterate on harness designs, lengths, routing, and termination details during prototyping and system bring-up

Solder and terminate to solder cup style connectors, including ODU and similar high-density circular connectors

Ensure robust electrical connections, proper shielding, environmental sealing, and strain relief per marine and defense standards

Accurately document all build steps, revisions, rework, deviations, and configuration changes in accordance with internal procedures

Support development and maintenance of work instructions and configuration-controlled documentation

Maintain an organized and safe work environment, including tool management and inventory tracking

Qualifications:

2+ years of hands-on experience in harness assembly, preferably in R&D or prototyping environments

Proficiency in reading wiring schematics, connector tables, and mechanical routing drawings

Experience soldering to solder cup style connectors such as ODU or similar precision connectors

Familiarity with MIL-spec connectors (e.g., D38999), marine-rated cables, and environmental sealing techniques

Demonstrated ability to document work clearly and thoroughly for traceability and compliance

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification preferred

Familiarity with NAVSEA electrical practices and/or ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) requirements is a plus

Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced engineering team

Must be a U.S. Person (due to ITAR-regulated programs)

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 99% 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

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day

Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 20 lbs.

The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

Ability to work outside for an extended period of time

Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes

Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain

Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day

Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures

Ability to find issues in a work process and be alert to safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time

Exposures to hazardous materials and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Additional Information:

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

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