Full-Time

Quality Inspector

Posted on 8/26/2025

Saronic

Saronic

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous surface vessels for military

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
Hardware Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • 1+ years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in the aerospace, defense, or maritime industries.
  • Experience with autonomous systems is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of quality control principles, techniques, and tools.
  • Proficiency in using inspection tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including DoD quality requirements.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
  • Inspection & Testing: Conduct thorough inspections and tests on components, assemblies, and finished vessels to ensure compliance with design specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspection results, non-conformities, and corrective actions. Prepare inspection reports and provide feedback to engineering and production teams.
  • Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality standards and protocols, including DoD-specific requirements. Monitor and enforce compliance with internal quality policies and procedures.
  • Problem-Solving: Identify defects or deviations from specifications, investigate root causes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive measures.
  • Continuous Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of quality control procedures and best practices. Provide recommendations for process enhancements.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, production staff, and suppliers to address quality issues and support the successful delivery of autonomous surface vessels.
  • Training: Assist in training new team members on quality control procedures and standards.

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

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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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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Dealroom.co
Mar 31st, 2026
Saronic Technologies company information, funding & investors

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.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 31st, 2026
Saronic closes $1.75B Series D at $9.25B valuation to scale autonomous maritime defence platforms

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.

Tech Funding News
Feb 26th, 2026
Navy awards Saronic $392M contract for autonomous surface vessels

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.

PR Newswire
Apr 16th, 2025
Saronic Acquires Gulf Craft for ASV Expansion

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.

Wow Partners, Inc.
Feb 21st, 2025
Saronic secures $600M for autonomous ships

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.

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