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Posted Oct 3, 2025ASV Operator
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Monitor vessel performance to prevent any safety incidents during field operations. - Feedback for Design Improvements: Provide direct feedback to the engineering and design teams based on field test results, helping to optimize vessel functionality and design for future iterations.
- - Field-Based Vessel Testing: Conduct hands-on testing of ASVs on the water at lakes and other field locations, assessing vessel performance in real-world environmental conditions (e.g., varying weather, water conditions, and obstacles). - Collaboration with Engineering Team: Work closely with the engineering team to define test parameters, troubleshoot issues in the field, and ensure vessel systems meet performance
Requirements
- This position requires a combination of technical expertise, field-based testing experience, and the ability to work closely with our End of Line Technicians and Engineering team.
- experience working in a marine environment required. -
- Experience working in outdoor, field-based testing (e.g., robotics, drones, autonomous systems, marine vehicles) is a plus. - Prior hands-on
- experience with unmanned surface vehicles or small boats is preferred.
- - Ability to work independently in the field and perform troubleshooting on-site.
- - Familiarity with maritime systems, autonomous systems,and vehicle control software (e.g., GPS, radar, AIS, cameras).
- - Data analysis skills and proficiency with test instrumentation for capturing field data.
- - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly document field test results and provide detailed feedback to the engineering team.
- - Ability to spend extended periods outdoors in various weather conditions (sun, rain, cold).
- - Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to various testing sites as needed. Preferred Qualifications: -
- Experience with Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs), marine vehicles, or unmanned systems. -
- Experience with software tools for data logging, test automation, or system simulation (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, Foxglove). - Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations for outdoor testing.
- Physical Demands - Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day - Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 20 lbs.
- - The ability to carry 20 lbs.
- up and down stairs - Ability to work outside for an extended period of time - Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes - Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain - Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day - Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high
Experience
- Requirements: - 2+ years of
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 99% of the premium 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
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.
- Role Overview: The ASV Operator will spend a significant amount of time in the field, testing our Autonomous Surface Vessels on the water at local lakes and other outdoor environments on 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:30pm).
- You will be responsible for ensuring the vessels' performance meets our rigorous standards in challenging real-world conditions, while providing critical feedback to the engineering team for continuous product improvement. Key
- requirements for autonomous navigation, sensor integration, and reliability.
- - Data Collection & Analysis: Record and analyze data from field tests, including navigation accuracy, battery performance, sensor functionality, and autonomous decision-making processes.
- - Test Protocols & Reporting: Develop test protocols for field operations, document test results, and provide comprehensive reports on vessel performance, identifying any issues or areas for improvement.
- - Issue Troubleshooting: Quickly identify and diagnose performance issues with the vessels during field testing, coordinating with End of Line to resolve them on-site or in subsequent test phases.
- - Maintenance & Setup: Ensure all support vessels and test equipment are properly maintained, set up, and prepared for field tests.
- This includes handling equipment transport and ensuring that vessels are fully operational before deployment. - Safety & Compliance: Ensure all field testing is conducted safely, in compliance with safety regulations, and with respect for the environment.
- - Strong technical skills in testing mechanical, electrical, and software systems, with a particular focus on autonomous or marine systems.