Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Integration - Corsair

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.

Job Overview

Corsair is Saronic's 24ft autonomous surface vessel, built to carry modular payloads, operate in contested waters, and launch and recover with speed not seen before. Corsair is produced at scale in Austin, TX. Every sensor, module, payload, and harness has to fit, operate, survive extreme dynamic events, and be reconfigured in minutes when a technician meets it at the pier.

That engineering problem is yours. You'll own how Corsair's subsystems physically come together from first prototype through a design that can be built at a rate that meets the extreme demands from our customers.

Why this role

Your hardware hits the water fast. Designs you release go onto a boat and into open-water testing within weeks, not quarters.

You own the design inside the hull. This isn't one bracket on a 40-person team. You set the layout, mounting, harnessing, and serviceability strategy for the vehicle's interior.

Corsair is a high-volume platform. We have built over 400 in 18 months, so every design-for-manufacturing call you make compounds across the fleet and the production line.

What you'll own

Payload bays and mounts that let customers swap mission kits without a hull redesign

Sensor mounting and alignment that holds spec after thousands of hours of slam, vibration, and thermal cycling

Harness routing and cable management that survives hull flex and lets a technician trace a fault without pulling the deck

Structural interfaces between subsystems : brackets, bulkhead penetrations, and mounts that carry loads never seen by manned vessels

Access panels and serviceability , so field maintenance happens on the fly, not back at the factory

Internal layout and packaging that moves from prototype fit-up to a repeatable production build

What you'll do

Design the mechanical integration for electronics, sensors, and payloads, and own the physical layout of the vehicle interior

Define mounting strategies and structural interfaces, with tolerance analysis to back them up

Develop harness routing and cable management alongside electrical engineering

Create CAD models, drawings, and integration documentation that production and field teams can build from

Drive design-for-manufacturing and design-for-service decisions as Corsair scales

Support prototype builds, open-water testing, and troubleshooting on the production floor and at test sites

Work daily with EE, autonomy, production, and test teams to close integration issues fast

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field

2+ years integrating mechanical and electrical systems

Experience with hardware packaging and subsystem integration

Proficiency in 3D CAD

Strong mechanical design fundamentals

Experience in prototype or production environments

Experience with electronics packaging or robotics systems

Familiarity with cable/harness design

Experience designing for harsh environments

Experience with maritime, aerospace, or defense systems

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Physical Demands

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)

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

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