Marine Compliance Engineer

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 talented and motivated Marine Compliance Engineer to support the design, analysis, and development of autonomous surface vessels. This role will provide hands-on experience in traditional ship design and advanced autonomous technologies; driving impact in defense innovation.

• Advise engineering team on applicable maritime standards and regulations

• Support reliability engineering team on requirements definition and tracking

• Participate in systems engineering activities including concept development, system design, integration, and testing

• Perform internal audits for compliance against maritime standards prior to release of drawings to class societies or flag state bodies.

• Track and adjudicate comments received from class society reviews

• Support the engineering design cycle process as a subject matter expert to ensure teams adhere to our hardware design best practices, and analysis best practices

• Develop and maintain engineering design best practices to expedite engineering workflows

• Research and stay updated on new developments in naval architecture, marine engineering, autonomous technology, and defense requirements 

• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation for system requirements, testing requirements, verification and validation

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineer, Ocean Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of engineering experience in designing to or verify class society rules

• Experience working on a variety of vessel sizes and types within the marine industry, such as military vessels, high speed craft, and large commercial ships

• Strong fundamentals in core marine design principles, including naval architecture, structures, mechanical, electrical, etc.

• Strong expertise with marine standards, processes, and regulations such as ABS, DNV, LR, USCG, RINA, etc.

• Modeling/CAD experience such as Rhino, AutoCAD, Nx

• 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 (e.g., office supplies, packages)

• 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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