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Marine Maintenance Engineer

San Diego, California
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Marine Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance teams

responsible for executing maintenance and repair activities supporting Saronic’s 150+ ft. Marauder platform. This role is designed for hands-on marine engineers with broad technical exposure across vessel systems, supporting rapid, high-intensity maintenance periods.

Responsibilities

  • Execute maintenance and repair across:

    • Diesel engines and propulsion systems

    • Automation, sensors, and control systems (experience strongly desired)

    • Pumps, motors, and auxiliary machinery

    • Electrical generation and distribution systems

    • Fluid transfer systems (fuel, lube oil, cooling water)

    • HVAC and environmental systems

  • Support troubleshooting of integrated vessel systems

  • Perform inspections, testing, and preventive and corrective maintenance tasks

  • Assist with overhauls, component replacements, and system repairs

  • Maintain accurate CMMS documentation and maintenance records

  • Follow all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures and marine safety protocols

  • Support logistics, staging, and execution of flyaway maintenance operations

Qualifications

  • 3 - 8 years of experience in marine engineering or vessel maintenance

  • Experience across multiple marine systems

  • Background as:

    • Licensed engineer (2AE preferred), or

    • Military marine engineering, or

    • Commercial vessel engineering experience

  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability

  • Familiarity with marine systems and operational environments

  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently, up to 75% of working time, including rapid deployment and field assignments

  • Ability to obtain Secret clearance

Physical Demands

  • This position requires the ability to perform essential physical job functions in a marine and industrial environment

  • Ability to stand, walk, and work for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift)

  • Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 45 pounds, and occasionally more with assistance

  • Perform physically demanding tasks including bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and working overhead

  • Ability to climb ladders, access vessel compartments, and work at heights or in restricted access areas

  • Work in confined spaces such as machinery spaces, bilges, and tanks in accordance with safety procedures

  • Maintain balance and coordination while working on moving vessels or uneven surfaces

  • Exposure to marine and industrial hazards, including rotating equipment, pressurized systems, fuels, oils, and hazardous materials

  • Ability to safely operate tools, machinery, and diagnostic equipment

  • Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection where required

  • Work in outdoor and non-climate-controlled environments, including exposure to weather and marine conditions

  • Ability to identify hazards and respond appropriately using visual, auditory, and tactile awareness

  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently, up to 75% of working time, including rapid deployment and field assignments

Benefits

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

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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 with company match

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

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

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.

About Saronic

Saronic

Saronic is one of the fastest-growing defense technology companies focused on autonomous maritime systems for the U.S. military. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company builds intelligent Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) designed to improve maritime surveillance, operational reach, and force protection in contested environments. Saronic is helping modernize naval operations through AI-powered unmanned vessels capable of supporting missions ranging from reconnaissance and logistics to distributed maritime operations.

For job seekers, Saronic offers opportunities to work on some of the most advanced technologies in maritime defense, including autonomy, robotics, AI, naval architecture, software engineering, manufacturing, and mission operations. The company hires across mechanical engineering, embedded systems, autonomy software, marine design, production, and field testing—making it especially attractive to engineers, veterans, maritime professionals, and builders who want hands-on ownership of mission-critical systems.

Unlike traditional shipbuilders or legacy defense contractors, Saronic operates with a startup-style engineering culture centered around speed, rapid prototyping, and real-world deployment. Employees work closely across hardware, software, and field operations to design, test, and scale autonomous vessels faster than traditional defense timelines, giving team members direct exposure to high-impact products supporting national security missions.

As the U.S. military increases investment in autonomous naval systems and maritime modernization, Saronic continues to grow rapidly through major funding rounds, Navy contracts, and manufacturing expansion. For professionals seeking a high-growth defense company at the intersection of AI, robotics, and naval technology, Saronic is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting employers in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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