Structures Engineer, Composites (Fiberglass)

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Structures Engineer, Composites (Fiberglass) to spearhead the development and optimization of advanced composite materials for structural integrity across all of our cutting-edge projects. In this role, you will work directly with our composite engineer to validate lamination schedules to ensure structural integrity. You'll oversee product development, from

design through implementation, and evaluate composite structures for potential flaws, recommending necessary modifications. Your responsibilities will also include preparing detailed drawings, conducting experiments to validate material properties, performing tolerance studies, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Collaborating with quality and tooling

teams, you will write conformance standards and scope capital equipment while defining structural composite processes with company quality standards.

• Lead structural analysis and simulation efforts to assess and optimize the performance and reliability of ASV structures under various operating conditions and loads.

• Provide technical expertise in structural mechanics, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational methods, guiding the development of robust and efficient structural designs.

• Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to integrate structural considerations into the overall design process, from initial concept development to final implementation.

• Design and conduct experiments to validate composite material properties and performance, using data to inform design decisions and optimize product functionality.

• Design and implement testing methods to analyze product capabilities, troubleshooting any mechanical or structural flaws in composite components.

• Ensure that design implementation, testing, and maintenance processes are developed and executed in alignment with company quality standards.

• Conduct stress-analysis studies, develop reliability testing procedures, and generate comprehensive design verification reports.

• Integrate with quality and tooling teams to write standards of conformance.
• Support material review board regarding structural repairs, abnormalities, non-conformances.
• Support product development team and manufacturing regarding structural integration with supporting subsystems in compliance with all professional standards and design requirements.

• Triage non-conforming structures, recommending mitigation strategies, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders; keeping solutions cost effective and of highest quality.

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field; a Masters degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in mechanical, structural, or aerospace engineering, specifically on composite materials and systems; or material sciences.

• Relevant certifications in composites, such as ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) or ACP (Advanced Composite Professional) certification, are a plus.

• Proven experience with the entire product development lifecycle, from concept through to implementation and testing.

• Strong working knowledge of analytic tools, such as SOLIDWORKS, Fibersim, ANSYS with a focus on composite applications.

• A working proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) systems, including CAM and CAE tools, for creating detailed drawings and simulations.

• Extensive experience with fiberglass highly preferred.

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

• 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 

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.