Summer 2026 Internship, Saronic
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Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
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Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
21-100 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To redefine maritime superiority.
Role
Who you are
- This internship is ideal for students pursuing computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering, or a related field, and eager to make an impact in the defense tech industry
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with design and simulation tools, such as Rhino, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks are a plus
- Programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages are a plus
- Knowledge of ship design principles, hydrodynamics, and stability analysis
- Familiarity with robotics, autonomy, or maritime and control systems
- Familiarity with CFD tools, such as OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, or ANSYS Fluent are a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- 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, documents, and reports
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
What the job involves
- We are seeking an 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
- 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
Our take
Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are vehicles which operate at the surface of the water without a crew and can be used in oceanography and environmental monitoring, as well as for cargo transport or military applications. Saronic is a company developing USVs to have enhanced awareness and improved survivability, to be employed in maritime security.
Saronic's vehicles are designed to be smarter than previous models, with capabilities including adaptive path planning, multichannel communication, and the ability to better identify and track targets through a combination of passive sensors and advanced algorithms. The company has raised significant funding that will be used to accelerate R&D as it expands manufacturing capacity in anticipation of demand for rapid production in the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2025
$600m
SERIES C
Jul 2024
$175m
SERIES B
Total funding: $845m
Company HQ
South Manchaca, Austin, TX
Leadership
Dino Mavrookas
(Co-Founder & CEO)Board Member of the Navy SEAL Foundation, and former Entrepreneur In Residence at 8VC. Spent 11 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy, from 2004 to 2015.
Rob Lehman
(Co-Founder & CCO)Founder of 9 Line Solutions, who is also a Communications Officer in the US Marine Corps. Previously the Chair and CEO of Temeku Technologies.
Vibhav Altekar
(Co-Founder)Former Advisor and Angel Investor for Standard Metrics and Chef Robotics. Spent 4 years working in Machine Learning at Anduril Industries.
Doug Lambert
(Co-Founder)Former VP of Engineering at Terradepth. Before that, worked at Liquid Robotics for a total 8 years, ultimately as Head of Engineering.
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