Test Planner

Saronic Technologies•Brownsville, TX

12d

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is a leader in developing autonomous and intelligent maritime platforms. The Test Planner defines and sequences testing required to bring vessels from fabrication through commissioning and delivery. The role establishes a master test plan that integrates the requirements of structural and tank testing, piping systems, electrical systems, HVAC, machinery and propulsion trials, and vessel-level dock and sea trials with the build schedule. The Test Planner ensures tests occur in the appropriate sequence and construction stage, with their prerequisites, acceptance criteria, and regulatory requirements accounted for. The role works closely with design engineering, production engineering, quality assurance, classification society surveyors, and the Master Planner to develop an executable test program across multiple ship programs, applying lessons learned from other shipyard programs to anticipate sequencing issues.

Requirements

Experience developing or executing test plans and test sequencing on at least one other shipyard or large-scale marine or industrial construction program.
Strong understanding of how structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, and machinery test requirements interact with the overall build sequence.
Ability to read and interpret test procedures, acceptance criteria, and classification society test requirements.
Strong organizational and scheduling skills, including the ability to manage many interdependent test requirements across multiple disciplines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate test requirements across design, production, and quality teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple vessel classes or multiple shipyard programs, bringing an outside perspective on test program structure and sequencing.
Familiarity with ABS, USCG, or NAVSEA test and trials requirements.
Experience planning or executing dock trials, harbor trials, or sea trials.
Experience with PLM/ERP or test management software used to track test status and documentation.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or naval architecture, or equivalent hands-on test planning experience.

Responsibilities

Establish the master test plan covering every test required from first fabrication through sea trials and vessel delivery.
Define test sequences, prerequisites, and dependencies across structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, machinery, and outfitting disciplines.
Translate classification society and regulatory test requirements, including ABS, USCG, and NAVSEA requirements, into an executable test schedule.
Define tank and compartment testing requirements, including hydrostatic, hydropneumatic, and air/hose testing, and sequence them relative to structural closure and coatings.
Define piping system testing requirements, including hydrostatic, pneumatic, and flushing tests, and electrical testing requirements, including continuity, megger, hi-pot, and functional checks, at the appropriate build stages.
Define machinery and propulsion test requirements, including dock, harbor, and sea trials, in coordination with propulsion and machinery installation planning.
Integrate the test plan with the integrated master schedule and work with the Master Planner to protect test windows and sequence dependencies.
Identify how test requirements constrain or depend on construction sequence, coatings, and outfitting completion.
Flag schedule risks associated with test readiness and escalate conflicts before they affect milestone dates.
Apply lessons learned and test sequencing practices from other shipyard programs to anticipate issues and adapt prior program structures to Saronic's vessel designs and build strategy.
Benchmark test program efficiency and rigor against practices observed at other shipyards.
Support test execution with production, quality, and classification surveyors, resolving test failures and retest requirements.
Maintain test documentation, acceptance records, and traceability required for classification and regulatory review.
Refine test plans and sequencing standards based on execution results and lessons learned across programs.

Benefits

Medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan premium for employees and 80% for dependents.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 Telehealth helpline.
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.