Full-Time
Electrical Engineering R&D Technician
Posted on 8/12/2025
Saronic
501-1,000 employees
Develops autonomous surface vessels for military
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Austin, TX, USA
In Person
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- 2+ years of hands-on experience in harness assembly, preferably in R&D or prototyping environments
- Proficiency in reading wiring schematics, connector tables, and mechanical routing drawings
- Experience soldering to solder cup style connectors such as ODU or similar precision connectors
- Familiarity with MIL-spec connectors (e.g., D38999), marine-rated cables, and environmental sealing techniques
- Demonstrated ability to document work clearly and thoroughly for traceability and compliance
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification preferred
- Familiarity with NAVSEA electrical practices and/or ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) requirements is a plus
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced engineering team
- Must be a U.S. Person (due to ITAR-regulated programs)
- Assemble and route wire harnesses and cable assemblies based on drawings, schematics, and engineering input
- Integrate harnesses into United States vessels and micro unmanned surface vessels, including confined marine compartments, watertight enclosures, and externally mounted hardware
- Work with engineering to iterate on harness designs, lengths, routing, and termination details during prototyping and system bring-up
- Solder and terminate to solder cup style connectors, including ODU and similar high-density circular connectors
- Ensure robust electrical connections, proper shielding, environmental sealing, and strain relief per marine and defense standards
- Accurately document all build steps, revisions, rework, deviations, and configuration changes in accordance with internal procedures
- Support development and maintenance of work instructions and configuration-controlled documentation
- Maintain an organized and safe work environment, including tool management and inventory tracking
Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) from Saronic Technologies support naval and maritime operations. The vessels use adaptive path planning, passive sensors, edge computing, and resilient multichannel communications to identify, track targets, and coordinate manned and unmanned vessels in contested waters. The ships run onboard algorithms and can be customized and integrated to fit specific missions and CONOPs. The goal is to improve situational awareness, extend operational reach, and increase survivability in maritime engagements.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$2.6B
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2022
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Navy $392M OTA with $197M awarded in July 2025 validates production readiness through mid-2031.
- Mirage and Cipher expand addressable market with 2,000+ and 3,000+ nautical mile ranges respectively.
- Series D $1.75B funding at $9.25B valuation accelerates Port Alpha shipyard for WWII-scale production.
What critics are saying
- Anduril and Leidos compete directly with cheaper autonomous swarm vessels for Navy Replicator contracts.
- Navy budget constraints risk delaying $392M OTA deliveries beyond 2031 completion date.
- DIU prototype OTA expiration September 2025 threatens follow-on Navy contracts if performance gaps emerge.
What makes Saronic unique
- Vertically integrated hardware, software, and autonomy stack developed in-house for seamless integration.
- Modular product line from 6' Spyglass to 180' Marauder enables scalable deployment across missions.
- Open, modular software architecture enables rapid sensor and payload integration without core reengineering.
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↑ 0%Saronic Technologies, surface vehicles integrating cutting-edge hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into a single, scalable, fully integrated platform to enhance maritime security and domain awareness. Here you'll find information about their funding, investors and team.
Saronic Technologies has raised $1.75 billion in a Series D round led by Kleiner Perkins, valuing the Austin-based company at $9.25 billion. The autonomous maritime systems startup will use the funding to scale production of autonomous vessels for defence and commercial applications. New investors include Advent International, Bessemer Venture Partners, DFJ Growth and BAM Elevate, alongside existing backers 8VC, Caffeinated Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. Saronic is expanding its shipbuilding facilities in Louisiana and Texas whilst developing Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard. The company aims to restore US shipbuilding capacity through autonomy-first design and modern manufacturing infrastructure. CEO Dino Mavrookas said Saronic is scaling production at a pace not seen since World War II, producing autonomous vessels to maintain maritime superiority for the US and its allies.
The US Navy has awarded Austin-based Saronic a $392 million production contract for its Corsair autonomous surface vessels, with nearly $200 million allocated immediately. The deal was announced at the Reagan National Defence Forum, where Navy Secretary John Phelan noted the programme moved from prototype to production in under a year. Corsair is a 24-foot modular autonomous vessel capable of carrying 1,000 pounds over 1,000 nautical miles at speeds exceeding 35 knots. It's designed for blue-water operations including surveillance, reconnaissance and potential offensive applications. Last week, Saronic announced a $300 million expansion of its Louisiana shipyard, adding over 300,000 square feet of production space and creating approximately 1,500 jobs. The contract reflects the Navy's push to adopt commercially derived technologies faster.
Saronic has acquired Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, to boost its autonomous shipbuilding capabilities. This acquisition provides Saronic with a strategically located shipyard on the Gulf Coast, which will be used as the prototyping and production hub for its medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) fleet. The first project is the 150-foot Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) named Marauder.
Saronic, a US defense startup, secured a $600 million Series C investment, raising its valuation to $4 billion, a fourfold increase. Led by investor Elad Gil, the round included General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, and Caffeinated Capital. Saronic plans to use the funds to build the 'Port Alpha' autonomous ship production facility. The company has developed three 24-foot autonomous vessels and aims to construct larger unmanned ships. Saronic's total funding now stands at $850 million.