Mission Operations Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Summary :

Saronic is seeking a licensed Chief Engineer to assist the operation of our mid-sized autonomous surface vessel, Marauder. In this role you will be responsible for the operation of engine room and all associated machinery. You will ensure that all marine systems including but not limited to main propulsion system, auxiliary machinery, fuel oil system, lubrication, cooling system, and all associated environmental equipment.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Have a strong grasp on vessel engineering systems with the ability to work independently on issues. A steadfast commitment to safety and adherence to maritime regulations is essential for ensuring the highest standards in vessel operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete all necessary maintenance on vessel machinery.
• Oversee all operations in the engine room
• Be on-call at all times while the vessel is underway to address any issues that arise during operations.
• Manage the inventory and ordering of spare parts
• Participate in the creation of a planned maintenance schedule
• Assist in the shipboard execution of mission objectives.
• Role Requirements
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Job requires up to 50% travel. Projected rotation is 28 / 28

Qualifications

Physical Demands

Benefits

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.