Structures Analyst

About Saronic

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. We are seeking a Structures Analyst to join our innovative team.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will lead the structural analysis and design efforts for our advanced maritime technologies, ensuring the integrity and reliability of our autonomous surface vessels (ASVs).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and simulation efforts to assess and optimize the performance and reliability of ASV structures under various operating conditions and loads.
• Conduct hand calculations based on engineering first principles with respect to design requirements.
• Provide technical expertise towards finite element modeling and analysis (FEM/FEA) as well as meshing, post processing, and computation methods.
• Collaborate with hardware, product development, and production to optimize designs based on understood and discovered load cases.
• Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to integrate structural considerations into the overall design process, from initial concept development to final implementation.
• Conduct detailed analysis of stress, strain, and deformation to identify potential failure modes and areas for design improvement, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Write and conduct testing and validation efforts to verify structural performance of designs; interpret test results and provide recommendations for design modifications.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports and documentation to communicate analysis findings, recommendations, and design rationale to internal teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years experience in structural analysis and simulation, using both stress hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) software such as Femap (preferred) or ANSYS.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, materials science, and fatigue analysis, with experience applying these concepts to real-world engineering problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and expertise in structural analysis methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of innovative thinking to address challenging engineering issues.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing and walking within the office.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read screens.