Marine Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. We are seeking a Marine Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and integration of auxiliary and propulsion support systems for autonomous surface vessels.

This is a hands-on mechanical design role focused on fluid systems, machinery integration, and vessel-level mechanical architecture—not propulsion unit design itself. These systems must perform reliably in harsh, real-world maritime environments.

Systems You Will Own

• Fuel storage, transfer, and conditioning systems
• Seawater and freshwater cooling systems
• Ventilation and HVAC for machinery spaces
• Hydraulic systems and fluid power components
• Piping, valves, pumps, and fluid distribution networks
• Auxiliary machinery and below-deck mechanical integration

Responsibilities

• Design and develop marine auxiliary systems from concept through production
• Create system layouts and machinery arrangements
• Perform system-level analyses
• Select and integrate components
• Develop and execute test plans
• Collaborate across engineering teams
• Support build and integration
• Analyze performance data and improve designs
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis
• Drive design-for-manufacturing decisions

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Marine, or related field, 2+ years designing mechanical or fluid systems, strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, experience with piping, cooling, fuel, HVAC, or hydraulics, ability to perform first-principles calculations, experience with CAD tools.

Preferred: Experience with marine systems, familiarity with diesel support systems, experience with testing and integration, experience with CFD or thermal tools, exposure to maritime standards.

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
• 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

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.