Manager,PerceptionHardwareEngineering

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. Position Overview Saronic is seeking a Manager, Perception Hardware Engineering to lead the teams responsible for the design, integration, and validation of perception hardware across our autonomous surface vessels. This manager will lead engineers working on camera optomechanical systems, sensor integration, perception hardware packaging, calibration fixtures, and ruggedized hardware for harsh maritime environments. This role is accountable for both technical execution and team development. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical and hardware engineering fundamentals with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through design, analysis, build, test, production support, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities - Manage engineers responsible for camera optomechanical systems and perception hardware integration. - Own execution across perception hardware design, sensor packaging, mounting, alignment, environmental protection, and validation. - Drive technical decisions related to cameras, radar, LiDAR, GPS, optical systems, calibration fixtures, and related mechanical/electrical interfaces. - Ensure designs meet requirements for performance, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, shock, vibration, sealing, and thermal management. - Partner with software, autonomy, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver integrated hardware on schedule. - Lead design reviews, test planning, build support, root-cause investigations, vendor engagement, and production readiness activities. - Hire, mentor, and develop engineers while raising the standard for technical rigor, documentation, and execution quality. Qualifications Required - Bachelor’s degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Optical Engineeri