# Mission Operations Manager, MUSV at Saronic

- Company: Saronic
- What the company does: Providing the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels in the maritime domain. Backed by Bessemer, General Catalyst and Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://www.saronic.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Austin, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-18
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/saronic/3d3e04a2-5153-4fee-93f2-b242efb5656e
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saronic-mission-operations-manager-musv/

## About the role

We are hiring a Mission Operations Manager to ensure the continued safe operation of our autonomous vessels as the fleet grows. Across R&D, customer operations, and real-world missions, you will be the maritime safety expert our operators count on. This role reports to the Senior Director of Mission Operations.

## What they're looking for

- 12+ years in maritime safety, marine operations, or vessel safety management, including significant on-water experience
- Qualified to serve as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) under the IMO ISM Code, with hands-on expertise maintaining and auditing a vessel SMS
- Strong knowledge of IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, COLREGs) and USCG, flag state, and port state requirements
- Strong command of maritime safety, navigation, and emergency procedures, and of launch/recovery, towing, and maintenance hazards
- Experience running a maritime safety program and supporting complex, multi-team operations, including incident investigation and root cause corrective action
- Strong communication and influencing skills, able to promote safe practices across cross-functional teams

Tags: Mission Services

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