Mission Operations Sustainment Engineer, MUSV

The role

You will support the propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and hull systems of Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel platforms. You will diagnose and repair faults in the field and assist in training military technicians.

What you will do

• Assist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on USV platforms.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software-interfaced system faults.
• Conduct pre- and post-mission inspections.
• Maintain maintenance logs, technical records, and configuration status.
• Support spare parts inventory management and vendor coordination.
• Assist in developing maintenance SOPs, technical manuals, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support coordination with operators on waterspace deconfliction and safety compliance.
• Support the development and delivery of platform maintenance training courses.
• Assist in training and qualifying military personnel on platform-specific maintenance.
• Capture and synthesize failure modes and technician feedback to inform design decisions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent operational experience.
• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer license (unlimited horsepower, oceans) with an unrestricted STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW), STCW Regulation III/1
• Experience maintaining marine propulsion, electrical, or mechanical systems aboard vessels in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, or Special Operations.
• Working knowledge of diesel and/or electric propulsion systems, hydraulics, marine electrical systems, and shipboard control/automation systems.
• Willingness and aptitude to help deliver technical maintenance training to military personnel.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong 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 is required.
• Regularly lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work in confined and elevated spaces.

Nice to have

• Experience maintaining unmanned surface vessels (USVs), autonomous systems, or remotely operated maritime platforms
• Familiarity with GPS-denied or communications-degraded system architectures
• Prior SOF experience or work with DoD or other government agencies

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 options 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.