Loads & Dynamics Engineer (Maritime)

Location: Austin, TX, United States; onsite. Roles based in the United States require access to export-controlled information and U.S. Person status.

Company

Saronic develops autonomous and intelligent platforms for maritime operations, including autonomous surface vessels for Department of Defense applications.

What you will do

• Analyze dynamic load problems affecting autonomous surface vessels using analytical methods, simulations, and field data.
• Develop finite element and lumped element models for vessel responses to waves, wind, operational stress, and complex maneuvers.
• Conduct dynamic testing end to end, including pre-test analysis, sensor selection and installation, execution, data analysis, signal processing, and model validation.
• Own system-level dynamic analysis and recommend hardware or design changes across engineering teams.
• Assess vehicle designs for load-bearing capability and compliance with operational and defense standards.
• Write and modify software supporting dynamic modeling, simulation, and analysis in commercial and in-house platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience with dynamics, particularly structural or fluid dynamics focused on vehicle response to external forces.
• Strong experience with dynamic simulation and load analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Ability to conduct testing and data analysis for load dynamics in complex systems, with hands-on experience in dynamic analysis and hardware testing.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, and commercial finite element modeling tools such as NASTRAN.
• Experience modeling fluid-structure interaction in maritime environments, plus knowledge of naval architecture, hull, propulsion, and stability dynamics.
• Expertise in vibration, shock, and fatigue testing for large-scale marine or autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with control systems and integration of autonomous technologies into physical vessel systems.
• Experience in defense-related industries, particularly with DoD contractors or government programs, and advanced knowledge of structural integrity and failure mechanisms under dynamic loading.
• For U.S.-based roles, access to export-controlled information requires U.S. Person status, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or certain protected asylee or refugee classifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite work in Austin, Texas, with office-based computer and occasional physical activities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums under the stated plans.
• Generous PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match, stock options, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Pet insurance options, free lunch, and unlimited drinks and snacks in the office.