What they do: Designs and manufactures autonomous surface vessels (unmanned maritime drones) for defense and maritime domain awareness
Headquarters: Austin, Texas
Founded: 2022
Recent valuation: $4 billion (reported after Series C)
Employee count: 536
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Maritime security, naval defense, and maritime domain awareness
Founded
2022
Industry
Defense technology / maritime robotics
Funding Track Record
Series A- October 9, 2023
$55 million
Series B- July 19, 2024
$175 million
Round reported to have valued the company at $1 billion
Series C- February 18–19, 2025
$600 million
Round reported to have valued the company at about $4 billion; proceeds to be used to build a shipyard called Port Alpha
Founders
What we do
Join the Team
Composite Design Engineer
On-SiteAustin, US
On-Site • Austin, US
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Job Overview
We are seeking a
Composite Design Engineer
to lead the structural design, analysis, and integration of composite materials into our maritime platforms. You will be responsible for developing lightweight, high-performance composite structures optimized for maritime environments and aligned with mission-critical DoD performance and survivability requirements.
Responsibilities
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Design, analyze, and optimize composite structures for autonomous maritime platforms (hulls, decks, enclosures, etc.)
Create 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings using tools like SolidWorks, CATIA, or Siemens NX
Perform structural FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to validate load-bearing capacity, fatigue life, and thermal performance
Work closely with naval architects, mechanical engineers, and autonomy teams to integrate composite structures with vessel systems
Define material specifications and work with suppliers to source appropriate composite materials and prepregs
Develop manufacturing plans and collaborate with in-house and external fabricators to support prototype and production builds
Ensure compliance with MIL-STD and DoD structural integrity, weight, and signature management requirements
Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-maintainability (DFMa) principles
Support testing, validation, and qualification of composite assemblies in lab and marine environments
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field
3+ years of experience in composite structural design (aerospace, marine, automotive, or defense)
Strong understanding of composite materials (carbon fiber, fiberglass, honeycomb cores, etc.) and layup techniques
Experience with CAD and FEA software (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS, Abaqus)
Knowledge of mechanical testing, structural validation, and failure analysis of composite systems
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
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)
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
