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Saronic

Robot type
Marine and Space · Defense
Location
AustinTexasUSA
Job type
Customer Success
Posted
Mar 9, 2026
Full-time

Hardware Engineer - Forward Deployed

Job description

We are seeking a versatile Forward Deployed Hardware Engineer to join our technical team. You will have a strong mechanical and electrical background and be responsible for bringing our technology from the lab to the fleet.

This is not a traditional engineering role. You will be responsible for deploying our systems into the real world, directly supporting maritime missions. You will integrate cutting-edge mechanical and electrical payloads, debug complex system-level problems, and iterate hardware designs in the field to ensure success. This is a highly hands-on and field-oriented role with time split between the lab, fabrication spaces, and the waterfront.

Job responsibilities

  • Serve as a multidisciplinary field engineer responsible for mechanical and electrical integration of novel systems and payloads onto our Autonomous Service Vessels (ASVs) and maritime platforms
  • Lead rapid prototyping efforts to support field experimentation and platform evolution
  • Perform system bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting of power, networking, sensors, and compute subsystems
  • Own dockside and sea trials - prepare vessels, install new hardware packages, and perform system validation in operationally relevant environments
  • Drive design-for-assembly and design-for-deployment feedback into hardware product development
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Autonomy Engineers, to evolve and harden system designs
  • Interface with suppliers and fabrication shops to support fast turnarounds of custom components and harnesses
  • Contribute to documentation and training to support the scaling of deployment and manufacturing

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
  • 3+ years of experience working on integrated electromechanical systems, preferably in fielded or mission-critical environments
  • Hands-on expertise in Mechanical assembly and fabrication (CNC, sheet metal, 3D printing, etc.)
  • Hands-on expertise in Electrical integration (power systems, cabling, connectors, PCB bring-up)
  • Hands-on expertise in rapid prototyping and system-level debugging
  • Comfort working with tools such as CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or similar), basic electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes), and field integration setups
  • Experience working with a Linux-based operating system
  • Understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems, including TCP/IP, UDP, and message-passing frameworks
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