EHS Intern (Summer 2027)

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 OverviewWe are seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern to support our mission of creating a healthy and safe environment for our employees and community. You will have exposure to the development and implementation of our EHS programs across engineering labs, manufacturing spaces, shipyards, and maritime testing <operations.You> will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and facilities teams to help maintain a safe workplace and support compliance with environmental and occupational health and safety regulations. This internship is ideal for students interested in advanced manufacturing environments and eager to make an impact in the defense tech industry.ResponsibilitiesAssist in developing and maintaining EHS policies, procedures, and training materialsConduct workplace health & safety inspections and hazard/risk assessments in laboratories, manufacturing, shipyard, field activities, and test environmentsSupport incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action trackingHelp maintain OSHA compliance documentation, safety data sheets (SDS), and chemical inventoriesAssist with environmental compliance efforts across air, water, hazardous materials, and waste management programsSupport the creation of EHS training programs for employees and internsTrack and analyze EHS metrics and performance dataCollaborate with engineering teams to ensure safe design and testing practicesSupport initiatives including regulatory reports, inspections, information requests, internal audits, emergency drills, management system improvements, and program development and assessmentsDevelop regulatory requirement resources to provide stakeholder guidancePerform research projects on programs and draft programming requirementsQualificationsCurrently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science and Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related fieldInterest in manufacturing, robotics, maritime systems, or defense technology environmentsBasic knowledge of OSHA standards, hazard identification, and risk mitigationFamiliarity with hazardous materials management and environmental regulationsExperience with lab safety, manufacturing safety, field operations, or maritime safety practicesExperience with EHS reporting or compliance softwareStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environmentThis role requires full-time in office presence (40 hours/week) based at our headquarters in Austin, TX, from May through August 2027Physical DemandsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerOccasional standing and walking within the officeManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipmentVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reportsOccasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office suppliesLifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California EmployeesIf this role is based in the United States, it 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).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. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.