Mission Operations Engineer (Program)

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 :

Mission Operations Engineers supports hands-on deployment of our autonomous surface vessels. This role requires frequent testing on the water, troubleshooting to optimize our autonomous systems and application of software engineering to support project and / or programs. You are able to meet deadlines and achieve desired outcomes as both an individual contributor and as a part of your team.

Projects are defined as work that ends with the delivery of an expected outcome or end date. E.g.implementing a new communications capability for a customer on a vessel.

Programs are defined as a longer, less terminal work streams such as ongoing product improvement and development roadmaps. E.g. supporting the ongoing development and testing of a vessel such as Corsair.

Responsibilities

• How you support the team :
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to make progress toward goals.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, including technical expertise, problem-solving assistance, and advice.
• How you support the mission :
• Develop, test, and maintain software for autonomous surface vessels using C++ and Rust in a Linux environment
• Deploy and monitor ASV systems in real-world scenarios on water, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• Diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues in the field, implementing solutions to enhance system robustness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, data scientists, and maritime experts, to integrate and refine ASV capabilities
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of software updates and new features in both simulated and real-world conditions
• Document technical processes, findings, and best practices to contribute to the knowledge base of the team
• Remain current with advancements in autonomous systems, software development, and maritime technologies to continuously improve solutions

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.