Job OverviewWe 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