Senior Mission Operations Sustainment Engineer, MUSV

The role

You will lead the team responsible for keeping Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel platforms mission-ready. You will own propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and hull systems, diagnose faults in the field, and mentor junior engineers and military technicians.

What you will do

• Lead scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on USV platforms.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and software-interfaced system faults.
• Conduct and oversee pre- and post-mission inspections.
• Own maintenance logs, technical records, and configuration status.
• Lead spare parts inventory management and vendor coordination.
• Author and maintain maintenance SOPs, technical manuals, and troubleshooting guides.
• Lead coordination with operators on waterspace deconfliction and safety compliance.
• Develop and deliver platform maintenance training courses.
• Train, qualify, and mentor military personnel and junior sustainment engineers.
• Liaise between Mission Operations and Product and Engineering teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent operational experience.
• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential as First Assistant Engineer (unlimited horsepower, oceans) or above.
• Unrestricted STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW), STCW Regulation III/2.
• 10+ years of experience in marine engineering, including maintaining marine propulsion, electrical, or mechanical systems.
• Prior experience in a shipboard engineering leadership role.
• Working knowledge of diesel and/or electric propulsion systems, hydraulics, marine electrical systems, and shipboard control/automation systems.
• Ability to lead and deliver technical maintenance training programs to military personnel.
• Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess an active clearance or have the ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to swim and tread water.
• Ability to certify as fit for duty.

Nice to have

• Sailed in management-level engineering positions (e.g., Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer) aboard oceangoing vessels.
• Experience maintaining unmanned surface vessels (USVs), autonomous systems, or remotely operated maritime platforms.
• Familiarity with GPS-denied or communications-degraded system architectures.
• Prior experience or work with DoD or other government agencies.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, or training junior engineers or technicians.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• 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).
• Possess an active clearance or have the ability to obtain one.

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.