Marine Mechanical Engineer (Associate - Principal)

LED FastStart • New Orleans, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Marine Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and integration of auxiliary and propulsion support systems for autonomous surface vessels. This is a hands-on mechanical design role focused on fluid systems, machinery integration, and vessel-level mechanical architecture - not propulsion unit design itself. These systems must perform reliably in harsh, real-world maritime environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Marine, or related field
• 2+ years designing mechanical or fluid systems
• Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
• Experience with piping, cooling, fuel, HVAC, or hydraulics
• Ability to perform first-principles calculations
• Experience with CAD tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience with marine systems
• Familiarity with diesel support systems
• Experience with testing and integration
• Experience with CFD or thermal tools
• Exposure to maritime standards

Responsibilities

• Design and develop marine auxiliary systems from concept through production
• Create system layouts and machinery arrangements
• Perform system-level analyses
• Select and integrate components
• Develop and execute test plans
• Collaborate across engineering teams
• Support build and integration
• Analyze performance data and improve designs
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis
• Drive design-for-manufacturing decisions

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level