Marine Compliance Engineer

Company: Saronic
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 This role 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), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) . Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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