The successful candidate will own classification society compliance, maintenance execution, and commercial vendor relationships for Saronic's growing fleet of autonomous surface vehicles (+150 ft), initially supporting 2 to 5 hulls.

Responsibilities:

• Classification & Survey Management
  • Own all ABS interactions: annual, intermediate, special, and drydock surveys; condition assessments; and class certificate maintenance
  • Manage drydocking operations end-to-end , facility selection, docking plans, hull inspections, survey coordination, and undocking sign-off
  • Develop external relationships to steer industry regulatory parties such as USCG
• Commercial Shipyard & Vendor Relations
  • Build and manage Saronic's commercial repair yard and ship husbandry vendor network across key domestic and forward operating regions
  • Negotiate and administer commercial repair contracts and MSAs with private-sector shipyards and specialty subcontractors
  • Serve as primary technical point of contact with repair facilities; attend dock and sea trials on behalf of Saronic
• Technical Oversight
  • Develop repair specifications, work packages, and acceptance criteria grounded in ABS Rules and commercial practice
  • Conduct vessel condition surveys and pre-docking assessments; provide findings and recommendations to steer our MRO organisational processes
  • Establish a commercial-standard Planned Maintenance System (PMS) suited to Saronic's ASV fleet
• Team & Program Support
  • Partner with internally to integrate MRO execution with Saronic's customer-facing teams to drive strategy, budget planning, and fleet readiness reporting
  • Mentor staff on commercial survey processes, ABS documentation, and yard QA

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on commercial maritime MRO experience - technical superintendent, owner's representative, or equivalent - with direct ABS survey and drydocking responsibility (not solely Oil & Gas specific or Navy/government program management)
• Working knowledge of ABS rules and survey process (annual, intermediate, special, drydock); ability to prepare vessels for class
• Hands-on technical competence: hull structure, propulsion, electrical, auxiliary machinery, HVAC
• Commercial repair contract and MSA negotiation - private-sector, not FAR/DFARS
• Willingness to travel regularly to shipyards and work in industrial/outdoor environments

Preferred:

• Bachelor's in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• STCW Chief Engineer Officer certification or seagoing engineering officer background
• Experience with additional classification societies beyond ABS
• Familiarity with commercial CMMS platforms (AMOS, HELM, ShipManager, Maximo, or equivalent)
• Exposure to autonomous or unmanned surface vehicles, or high-performance commercial craft

Physical Demands:

• Ability to certify as 'fit for work' by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Will be exposed to marine environments, including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray, often for extended periods
• Must be able to operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cues
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
• The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

Additional Information:

• Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off, Parental Leave, Competitive Salary, Retirement Plan, Stock Options, Life and Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

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Responsibilities: Conduct one or more of the following tasks with a high level of proficiency: Hull form development and optimization. Resistance, power and speed predictions. Functional design and general arrangement development. Stability analysis and loading manuals (IMO and USCG requirements). Hydrodynamic analysis (hydrodynamic properties, seakeeping, motions and accelerations). Propulsion and powerplant (conventional and non-conventional). Ship systems design (specifications, arrangement, P&ID’s). Global ship structural design (hull girder strength and global loads, fatigue and service life assessment). Local ship structural design (cargo holds, hatch covers, top-side structures, general outfitting). Prepare regulatory submissions according to USA-flag and international maritime regulations (USCG, IMO conventions, ABS, LR, DNV…etc.). Collaborate with other engineers to support CAD modeling, weight management, and the integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs. Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions for new and existing vessel concepts. Support documentation, technical writing, and preparation of reports for internal use and client presentations. Research and stay updated on new developments in naval architecture, autonomous technology, and commercial shipping trends and innovation.

Qualifications: Must be a “U.S. Person”: U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related field. Ability to work at speed and support quick turnaround trade studies, highly attentive to schedule-driven design freezes. Clear communicator with both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders. Strong fundamentals in core naval architecture principles and proficiency with industry-standard tools, including one or more of the following: Hull form and hydrostatics (e.g., Rhino3D, Orca3D) Hydrodynamics and seakeeping (e.g., Proteus DS / ShipMo3D, StarCCM+, Simerics) Stability and load case analysis tools (e.g. GHS) Structural analysis FEA and FEM interfaces (e.g. FEMAP) Systems and structures drawing tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Siemens NX) Working knowledge with energy efficiency measures (EEDI/EEXI, CII, hull optimization, hybrid power, alternative fuels, wind-assist) Senior Naval Architect: 5+ years of experience. Staff Naval Architect: 15+ years of experience.

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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As a Load & Dynamics Engineer, you will be responsible for modeling and analyzing the forces acting on our autonomous vessels, ensuring they meet operational requirements for performance and safety. You will play a key role in simulating vehicle behavior, designing load response models, and ensuring hardware is validated for real-world environments. This is an interdisciplinary role requiring understanding of dynamics, structural integrity, and system performance.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and resolve dynamic load-related problems affecting autonomous surface vessels, utilizing a combination of analysis, simulation, and field data.
• Develop finite element models and lumped element models to simulate vessel response under various load conditions (e.g., waves, wind, operational stress).
• Perform dynamic testing from start to finish, including pre-test analysis, sensor selection and installation, test execution, data analysis, signal processing, and model validation.
• Own system-level dynamic analysis and recommend hardware or design changes across engineering teams to enhance vessel performance under dynamic conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and refine vehicle design for load-bearing capability, ensuring it meets stringent operational and defense standards.
• Conduct advanced simulations to predict the behavior of autonomous vessels in complex environments (e.g., turbulent water, harsh weather, operational maneuvers).
• Write and modify software to support dynamic modeling, simulation, and analysis in commercial and in-house software platforms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience with dynamics, particularly in structural or fluid dynamics, with a focus on vehicle response to external forces.
• Strong experience with dynamic simulation and load analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Proven ability to conduct testing and data analysis to assess load dynamics in complex systems.
• Proficiency with software tools like MATLAB, Python, and commercial finite element modeling tools (e.g., NASTRAN).
• Hands-on experience with both dynamic analysis and hardware testing.
• Experience in the modeling of fluid-structure interaction, particularly in maritime environments.
• Knowledge of naval architecture and experience with hull, propulsion, and stability dynamics.
• Expertise in vibration, shock, and fatigue testing as it applies to large-scale marine or autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with control systems and integration of autonomous technologies within physical vessel systems.
• Experience working in defense-related industries, particularly with DoD contractors or government programs.
• Advanced knowledge of structural integrity and failure mechanisms related to dynamic loading conditions.

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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