Saronic

Saronic

Manager, Perception Hardware Engineering

Austin, TX

No sponsorshipDetected 55 days ago
CybersecuritySolidWorksSiemens NXCreoThermal AnalysisRoboticsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignSensorsTolerance Analysis

About the role

  • This role is accountable for both technical execution and team development.
  • If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status.

Responsibilities

  • Manage engineers responsible for camera optomechanical systems and perception hardware integration.
  • Own execution across perception hardware design, sensor packaging, mounting, alignment, environmental protection, and validation.
  • Drive technical decisions related to cameras, radar, LiDAR, GPS, optical systems, calibration fixtures, and related mechanical/electrical interfaces.
  • Ensure designs meet requirements for performance, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, shock, vibration, sealing, and thermal management.
  • Partner with software, autonomy, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver integrated hardware on schedule.
  • Lead design reviews, test planning, build support, root-cause investigations, vendor engagement, and production readiness activities.
  • Hire, mentor, and develop engineers while raising the standard for technical rigor, documentation, and execution quality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical, optomechanical, robotics, perception hardware, or complex hardware development.
  • 2+ years of experience leading engineers, projects, or technical teams.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.
  • Experience with camera systems, optomechanical assemblies, radar, LiDAR, GPS, or other perception sensors.
  • Experience with autonomous systems, maritime systems, robotics, aerospace, defense, or other ruggedized hardware platforms.
  • Familiarity with optical alignment, lens selection, field-of-view constraints, environmental sealing, thermal management, and vibration isolation.
  • Experience with calibration fixtures, sensor mounting, production tooling, and high-rate hardware integration.
  • Experience supporting DoD programs, unmanned maritime systems, or regulated hardware development environments.
  • Required
  • Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, sensor integration, tolerance analysis, hardware packaging, and design for harsh environments.
  • Experience taking hardware from concept through design, analysis, prototype build, validation, and production support.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, make sound technical decisions, and drive execution across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Preferred

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

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