engineering
Posted Apr 10Training Site Technician
at Saronic
San Diego, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities: - Training Systems, Labs, & Equipment Readiness - Set up, configure, and maintain training hardware, software, and diagnostic tools prior to training events. - Ensure training systems and simulators reflect current configurations compliant with production standards and product releases. - Test and validate functionality of equipment used in live and practical training environments. - Troubleshoot technical issues quickly to minimize disruptions during training sessions.
- Training Material Alignment & Version Control - Ensure training materials, software builds, and hardware configurations align with live systems and current product baselines; communicate discrepancies to instructional teams. - Assist in updating reference documentation when technical changes to equipment or software occur. - Support Training Improvement Specialists in maintaining up-to-date training references, SOPs, and asset inventories.
- Cross-Functional Coordination - Collaborate with Engineering, Software, Mission Operations, and Product Delivery teams to understand product updates and technical nuances affecting training. - Support knowledge transfer from development teams to training teams prior to new product rollouts. - Communicate configuration issues and support resolution paths to relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
- Qualifications: - Technical associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). - Demonstrated
- experience supporting advanced technical systems in a hands-on environment. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with hardware, software, and networked systems. - Ability to read technical documentation, installation guides, diagrams, and product manuals. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical audiences. - Comfortable in dynamic training environments with rapid setup and change. Preferred Qualifications: -
- Experience in support of live training environments, mission operations, simulation labs, or field training. - Familiarity with autonomous systems, maritime systems, or complex hardware configurations. - Prior
- experience with LMS tools, AV support equipment, and training delivery support. -
- Experience with DoD, defense contractor, or regulated industry environments.
- Physical Demands: - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. - Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. - Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally. - Ability to work in varying environmental conditions including shipyards, fabrication spaces, and onboard vessels.
Benefits
- 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
Contact
- 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) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.
Additional details
- 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 Summary: Saronic is seeking a Training Technician to support the effective delivery, operation, and technical readiness of training programs for Saronic’s hardware, software, autonomous systems, and fleet operations.
- This role ensures that training equipment and environments are configured correctly, training materials are operationally accurate, and instructors and participants have reliable technical support during training events.
- The Training Technician works closely with training leadership, instructional designers, mission operations trainers, and cross-functional engineering and operations teams.
- This is a hands-on, execution-focused role that enables high-quality delivery of live, hybrid, and customer-facing training without owning training content strategy.
- It bridges technical readiness with training execution.
- Training Delivery Support - Provide on-site technical support for instructors and trainees during classroom, workshop, and hands-on training events. - Operate and support AV technology, connectivity, virtual-classroom tools, and LMS tools during live and hybrid sessions. - Assist with practical setups for simulations, demonstrations, and equipment exercises. - Serve as first-line technical contact for training participants experiencing technical issues.
- Training Event Logistics & Reporting - Assist with training event setup and teardown logistics (classrooms, labs, training vessels, vehicles). - Maintain training equipment inventory and track usage, repairs, and calibration schedules. - Provide post-event reporting on technical issues, equipment performance, and improvement recommendations. Required
- Competencies: - Technical Readiness – Strong ability to prepare and maintain technical training environments. - Troubleshooting & Support – Rapid diagnosis and issue resolution during training delivery. - Collaboration – Works well with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams. - Adaptability – Comfort with shifting priorities and dynamic training schedules.
- Role Context at Saronic - Training at Saronic includes roles such as Training Improvement Specialist focused on instructional quality and delivery, and Training Coordinator focused on administrative planning and scheduling.