Mission Operations Engineer, MUSV at Saronic

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense, MaritimeIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field
  • Experience in maritime operations, particularly with autonomous or unmanned systems
  • Experience with command and control software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick decisions under pressure
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
  • Achieved consistent success in managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations
  • Prior experience working with the DoD or other government agencies (preferred)
  • Background in U.S. maritime environments and practices (preferred)
  • Prior boating experience (preferred)
  • Background in marine engineering, marine electrical, or related trade (preferred)
  • STCW Basic Safety Training (or willingness to complete), TWIC (if required), current marine medical certificate, and valid passport
  • Must be able to pass a background check and USCG/DOT drug testing
  • Security clearance eligibility preferred
  • Job requires up to 50% travel
  • Ability to certify as “fit for work” by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water
  • Frequently and repetitively lift, push and carry up to 75 lbs
  • Exposed to marine environments, including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray, often for extended periods
  • Operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cues
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
  • Ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

Responsibilities

  • Operate Saronic assets during mission phases, including launch, recovery, escort, and safety overwatch for ASV operations
  • Support personnel in utilization of operations technology
  • Coordinate daily tests and testing campaigns
  • Maintain detailed logs of operational behavior and performance in order to provide feedback to varying teams throughout Saronic
  • Support daily operations of Marauder
  • Support processes improvement throughout product and company
  • Provide technical troubleshooting for autonomous vessels and command and control software
  • Conduct root cause analysis
  • Ability to interpret nautical charts, weather forecasts, and navigational tools to support mission planning and execution

Skills

Linux
Autonomous Systems
Maritime Operations
Test Campaign Planning
Troubleshooting
Command and Control Software
ASV Operations
Electronics
Root Cause Analysis
Test Logging

Saronic

Develops advanced autonomous surface vessels

About Saronic

Saronic Technologies develops Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) that enhance the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. These vessels utilize adaptive path planning, passive sensors, and advanced algorithms, along with edge computing, to effectively identify and track targets. They are designed to operate in challenging environments, using resilient multichannel communications to support both manned and unmanned operations. Saronic Technologies differentiates itself by focusing on military and defense clients, aiming to improve situational awareness, extend operational reach, and enhance survivability during maritime missions. The company's goal is to provide solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing operational strategies or support new maritime tactics, generating revenue through the sale of ASVs and related customization services.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$223.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
DefenseIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from other defense tech startups threatens Saronic's market share.
Rapid AI advancements may require costly updates to maintain competitive ASV systems.
Geopolitical tensions could hinder international collaborations and foreign government sales.

Differentiation

Saronic integrates AI, hardware, and software into scalable, fully integrated maritime platforms.
Their ASVs feature adaptive path planning and advanced algorithms for effective target tracking.
Saronic's multichannel communications enable seamless manned-unmanned teaming in contested environments.

Upsides

Raised $175M in Series B funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation in 2024.
Growing demand for autonomous vessels in defense and commercial sectors boosts market potential.
AI integration in ASVs enhances decision-making and operational efficiency for maritime missions.

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