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. JOB OVERVIEW 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: - 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 QUALIFICATIONS: - 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 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - 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 - 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 Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees https://saronic-assets-public.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Saronic%20CCPA%20Notice%20for%20Candidates%20and%20California%20Employees.pdf If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders),