Commissioning Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a Commissioning Software Engineer who will be supporting the integrating, deploying, and improving our autonomous systems during the end-of-line testing and systems commissioning. You will work hands-on with software, networking, and autonomy, ensuring our autonomous service vessels perform reliably in operational settings. This role blends software development, field deployment, and problem-solving to ensure our technology delivers real mission impact.

You will be deeply engaged in debugging and optimizing autonomy algorithms, refining system performance based on real-world data, and working closely with the production team and regulatory partners. Whether troubleshooting networking issues, improving sensor integration, or refining control logic, you will play a critical role in making our systems more capable and reliable.

You will be the link between groundbreaking autonomy technology and real-world success. You will work on the front lines of maritime autonomy, ensuring our systems operate effectively in the environments where they matter most. You will impact mission success and shape the future of autonomous maritime operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine software for autonomy, networking, and mission execution, improving system performance in preparations for real-world maritime conditions
• Commission, test and deploy ASV software in the field, identifying and resolving issues related to autonomy, perception, and control systems during initial sea trials
• Trouble shoot through initial start up with our Austin Team to ensure when all mechanical systems are online and test, the software is integrated appropriately
• Integrate and validate new autonomy features, ensuring seamless interaction between software, sensors, and vessel hardware
• Work directly with end of line operators and regulatory oversight, gathering feedback and adapting the system to operational requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, and networking issues that arise during initial commissioning and sea trials
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including autonomy engineers, hardware developers, and field operations personnel, to enhance product capabilities
• Document best practices, deployment procedures, and debugging workflows to improve system reliability and scalability
• Stay in continuous communication with software team in Austin to ensure product development is tracking EOL requirements

Qualifications

Benefits

Physical Demands

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. 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)

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.