What are the responsibilities and job description for the Piping Engineer position at 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.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Piping Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and integration of piping systems for our autonomous surface vessels. As a Piping Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the design, fabrication, and installation of piping systems meet the highest standards of functionality, safety, and reliability.
\n- Design and develop piping systems for the autonomous surface vessels, including fluid transfer, cooling, fuel, and hydraulic systems.
- Perform system layout, hydraulic analysis, and ensure compliance with DoD specifications and industry standards.
- Apply knowledge of thermal, mechanical, and structural design principles to optimize piping systems for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
- Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and naval architecture teams to integrate piping systems into the overall vessel design.
- Collaborate with the manufacturing team to provide technical guidance during fabrication, assembly, and installation of piping systems.
- Ensure seamless integration with other vessel systems and provide technical support during system commissioning and testing.
- Ensure all piping designs meet relevant safety standards, regulations, and performance specifications, particularly those set by the DoD.
- Conduct thorough reviews and validation of designs and systems to minimize risks and ensure long-term reliability.
- Prepare and maintain detailed documentation, including design calculations, system diagrams, and testing procedures.
- Identify and resolve any design, installation, or performance issues related to piping systems.
- Support troubleshooting during testing and post-deployment to ensure system performance meets expectations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in piping design, preferably within the defense, marine, or aerospace industries.
- Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) for piping and system design.
- Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermal systems, and mechanical design principles related to piping.
- Familiarity with DoD and military specifications (e.g., MIL-STD, MIL-SPEC).
- Experience with system-level integration and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ANSI, API, ABS, DNV GL)
- 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 99% of the premium 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
- 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.
