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Mission Operations Engineer

Saronic · Austin, TX · On-site

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About Saronic

Providing the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels in the maritime domain. Backed by Bessemer, General Catalyst and Kleiner Perkins.

About the role

As a Mission Operations Engineer, you will be hands-on with the deployment, validation, and iterative improvement of our autonomous surface vessels. You will be a member of the Platform Acceptance element, the internal-facing validation arm of new assets that are getting commissioned into the Saronic fleet. Your work will directly support both project-based deliverables (e.g., capability rollouts) and ongoing programs (e.g., V1 software release). Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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)
  • 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
More about this role

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.

As a Mission Operations Engineer, you will be hands-on with the deployment, validation, and iterative improvement of our autonomous surface vessels. You will be a member of the Platform Acceptance element, the internal-facing validation arm of new assets that are getting commissioned into the Saronic fleet. 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.

Develop deep understanding of vehicle HW and SW architecture, and how the vehicle operates as a integrated system.

Lead planning and execution of structured field tests for vessel performance pertaining to autonomous navigation, perception, communications, and sensor...

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Mission Ops

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