Saronic
Structural Build Engineer
Franklin, LA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
AWSComplianceSolidWorksAutoCADFEAStructural AnalysisGD&TControlsLeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking
About the role
- We are seeking a talented and motivated Structural Build Engineer to support the design, analysis, and construction of autonomous surface vessels.
- This role will provide hands-on experience in ship structural design, main hull structure, foundations, and advanced autonomous technologies, driving impact in defense innovation.
- As a Structural Build Engineer, you'll interface remotely with our design engineering teams in Austin while owning the hands-on oversight of structural fabrication, assembly, and issue resolution at the shipyard.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, analysis, and fabrication of ship structural components including main hull structure, bulkheads, decks, foundations, framing, and cutfile generation for CNC plasma/waterjet cutting
- Collaborate with engineering teams to perform CAD modeling, analysis, and system optimization
- Identify and resolve non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, and drive resolution via IRBs (Issue Review Boards) and rework plans
- Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)-ensure traceability, communication, implementation, and verification
- Support the integration of autonomous navigation and control systems into vessel designs
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical input on system architecture and performance
- Support documentation including technical drawings, specifications, test procedures, and as-built records for internal use, regulatory bodies, and client presentations
- Manage CAD models to document as-built changes made during ship construction
- Perform dimensional inspections, structural surveys, and verification of welded joints and structural assemblies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with maritime industry standards including ABS structural rules, AWS welding standards, and US Coast Guard regulations
- Experience working in a shipyard, fabrication shop, or marine construction environment with focus on structural work
- Strong knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, Rhino, AutoCAD)
- Experience with structural cutfile generation, nesting software, and CNC cutting processes
- Experience with structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), or computational structural tools
Compensation
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Benefits
- Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
- 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
- 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
Company info
- We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status
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