Company Overview
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea. We develop
advanced autonomous surface vessels that enhance maritime operations for the Department of
Defense (DoD) through cutting-edge, intelligent platforms. Our team combines traditional
marine design expertise with the latest in autonomy and system integration to accelerate
innovation in national defense.
Position Summary
We are hiring a Configuration Manager focused on CAD administration and product data
control. This role is responsible for managing daily PDM workflows, ensuring accurate and
clean CAD data across our design tools (NX and SolidWorks), supporting drawing and change
processes, and delivering complete and reliable engineering data packages into manufacturing
and sustainment.
You’ll work closely with mechanical engineering, sustainment, and program teams, and
coordinate with a senior PLM Systems Architect to maintain technical integrity in Teamcenter.
This role will also interface with a dedicated compliance configuration manager to ensure
product definition aligns with standards and customer requirements, particularly during release
and technical data package handoff.
This is a hands-on role with core responsibilities in drawing control, CAD governance, and front-
end PDM/PLM enhancements. You should be experienced in customizing and managing the
user experience in systems like Teamcenter Active Workspace.
Key Responsibilities
Administer and support CAD workflows and model data within Teamcenter across NX and SolidWorks
Maintain and enforce modeling standards, including master modeling practices, interface control models, PMI conventions, and best practices for parametric discipline and part modeling efficiency
Own the preparation and release of drawing and technical data packages, including creation of neutral files (PDF, DXF, STEP) and metadata validation
Manage day-to-day engineering change activities: create and track ECOs, DCOs, and support part number assignments and configuration baselines
Train and support engineers in correct Teamcenter usage, modeling standards, and data release workflows
Implement and maintain saved queries, custom views, dashboards, and lightweight front-end automations within Active Workspace to support user productivity and compliance
Partner with sustainment and production teams to ensure released data supports downstream usability and traceability
Conduct regular audits of product data for completeness, revision control, and adherence to drawing and modeling practices
Serve as technical liaison for packaging and deploying drawing sets and data for export-controlled and DoD-compliant programs
Assist in cleanup, refactoring, and migration of legacy data as new standards and tool chains are introduced
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in CAD administration, drafting support, or configuration management
Proficiency with Siemens NX and/or SolidWorks, with demonstrated understanding of: Model structuring and master modeling, PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) and drawing generation, common sources of model failure (broken links, circular references, poor sketch constraints) and how to proactively prevent them
Experience managing CAD integrations and data structures in Teamcenter
Familiarity with change control processes and engineering documentation workflows (ECO,DCO, baselines)
Benefits
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Saronic pays 100% 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
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, 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)
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
