Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Saronic · Internships & Co-Ops

Where: Austin, TX
Posted: Sep 9

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern who will work on designing, developing, testing, and optimizing our autonomous surface vessels. This is a hands-on experience, which will allow you to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting and contribute to projects that significantly impact national security and maritime innovation.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field, and eager to make an impact in the defense technology industry.

What you'd do

Support the design and development of hardware and software systems for ASVs
Support the analysis of ASV hull forms for stability, hydrodynamics, and structural integrity
Participate in the testing and validation of ASV prototypes and vessel autonomy algorithms, including navigation, object detection, and collision avoidance
Assist in computational fluid dynamics simulations to evaluate vessel performance
Conduct research and implement solutions for sensor integration, data processing, and machine learning applications
Contribute to the integration of propulsion systems, control surfaces, and onboard equipment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and refine ASV prototypes
Ensure vessel designs support mission-specific operational requirements
Document progress, prepare and write reports, and present findings to the team
Support the downstream workflow of directed research, design, and build-related tasks

What they want

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field
Experience with design and simulation tools, such as Rhino, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks are a plus
Experience with engineering calculations, solid modeling, and drawing
Experience with engineering report writing, data acquisition, data analysis, hand and power tools, Arduino, and Raspberry PI programming
Preferred coursework in CAD, Machine Element Design, and Solid and Fluid Mechanics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
This role requires full-time in office presence (40 hours/week) based at our headquarters in Austin, TX, from May through August 2027