engineering
Posted Apr 9Mission Operations Engineer
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- - Lead planning and execution of structured field tests for vessel performance pertaining to autonomous navigation, perception, communications, and sensor integration, among other vessel functionalities.
- - Implement solutions for testing, safety of vessel operations, and system robustness to maximize efficiency.
- - Own data logging and telemetry monitoring systems; ensure data integrity for post-test analysis.
- - Ensure testing aligns with DoD performance, compliance, and safety standards when applicable.
- requirements into field-validated test objectives. - Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. - Develop test procedures, checklists, and safety protocols to support repeatable and safe vessel operation and overall mission execution while eliminating process waste. - Create post-mission reports with detailed logs, data plots, issue summaries, and engineering feedback.
Requirements
- RESPONSIBILITIES How you support the mission - Develop deep understanding of vehicle HW and SW architecture, and how the vehicle operates as a integrated system.
- QUALIFICATIONS Basic
- Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - 1+ years of hands-on engineering
- Qualifications - 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
- Experience working with embedded systems and real-time computing - Job requires up to 50% travel.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS - 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
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: Person” status.
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 OVERVIEW As a Mission Operations Engineer, you will be hands-on with the deployment, validation, and iterative improvement of our autonomous surface vessels.
- Your work will directly support both project-based deliverables (e.g., capability rollouts) and ongoing programs (e.g., V1 software release).
- You will help ensure our systems meet rigorous technical and operational standards through detailed testing, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination.
- You are able to meet deadlines and achieve desired outcomes as both an individual contributor and as a part of your team.
- - Diagnose and perform real-time troubleshooting of autonomy, networking, and onboard hardware or software during test events.
- - Contribute to root cause analysis (RCCA) and issue triage workflows after field anomalies, with reporting to relevant review boards to eliminate repeat issues.
- - Maintain autonomous vessels and test environments, including vessel and support craft operations, through the use of telemetry tools and onboard diagnostics to enhance reliability of all equipment and products.
- How you support the team - Lead planning and execution of test cases to validate software updates, autonomy behaviors, and integrated system functionality. - Interface with autonomy, software, hardware, and systems teams to translate product
- experience (design teams and previous internships qualify) Preferred