Mission Operations Engineer (Platform)

The role

You will perform deployment, validation, and iterative improvement of underwater unmanned vessels. You will lead field tests for vessel performance and troubleshoot autonomy, networking, and hardware or software.

What you will do

• Develop understanding of vehicle HW and SW architecture.
• Lead planning and execution of structured field tests for vessel performance.
• Diagnose and perform real-time troubleshooting of autonomy, networking, and hardware or software.
• Implement solutions for testing, safety, and system robustness.
• Own data logging and telemetry monitoring systems.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and issue triage workflows.
• Maintain autonomous vessels and test environments.
• Ensure testing aligns with DoD performance, compliance, and safety standards.
• Lead planning and execution of test cases to validate software updates and autonomy behaviors.
• Create post-mission reports with logs, data plots, and engineering feedback.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify)
• Ability to certify as “fit for work” by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Will be exposed to marine environments, including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray, often for extended periods
• Must be able to operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cues
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
• The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

Nice to have

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills (HW/SW) and ability to work effectively in challenging field conditions such as off-shore in open water
• Experience and knowledge of best practices in planning and execution of complex test operations involving autonomous systems
• Knowledge of networking protocols and communication systems used in autonomous vessels
• Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems
• Experience with sensor integration such as EO/IR, radar, IMU, and data processing
• Experience with integration and testing of multi-disciplinary integrated systems
• Experience with robotics, AI, or machine learning applications
• Familiarity with software development in Rust, Python, or other languages and CLI environment
• Familiarity with maritime operations
• Understanding of DoD requirements and standards for autonomous systems

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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 with company match
• 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
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and 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.