Autonomous Sea Trials Test Planner

The role

The Autonomous Sea Trials Test Planner plans, executes, evaluates, and documents pier-side and underway autonomous vessel test events. This person translates autonomy and control-system requirements into sea trial procedures and works directly with the software team.

What you will do

• Author and maintain autonomous sea trial test plans.
• Build test matrices mapping requirements to criteria.
• Develop event-ready documentation packages.
• Serve as on-scene test lead for autonomy trials.
• Lead verification of system functionality during operational events.
• Coordinate test readiness across vessel condition and maintenance status.
• Establish required logs, timestamps, system states, and annotations.
• Track issues using structured defect workflows.
• Coordinate prioritization of fixes and verify corrections.
• Produce daily SITREPs and formal trial documentation.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years in test/validation, trials, port engineering, or operational readiness roles for complex systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading pier-side and underway test execution.
• Working knowledge of shipboard activities and vessel readiness.
• Experience tracking sea trial defects, recording them and producing corrective actions.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to work onboard vessels for prolonged periods of time.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting builder’s trials and customer trials on autonomous platforms.
• Experience coordinating with classification societies and shipyard periods.
• Marine engineering or naval architecture background.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering or related field
• advanced engineering degree

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
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• 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
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Free lunch benefit
• unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees).

About the company

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.