Mission Operations Engineer, Saronic
Program
+ Stock Options + opportunities for performance-based bonuses
5 days a week in office
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
Open for applications
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
21-100 employees
Open for applications
+ Stock Options + opportunities for performance-based bonuses
5 days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To redefine maritime superiority.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in software development, with a focus on C++ in a Linux environment
- Experience working with embedded systems and real-time computing
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in challenging field conditions
- Familiarity with maritime operations and autonomous systems is a plus
- Experience with robotics, AI, or machine learning applications is a plus
- Knowledge of networking protocols and communication systems used in autonomous vessels
- Understanding of DoD requirements and standards for autonomous systems
- Experience with sensor integration and data processing in maritime environments is a plus
- Able to certify as “fit for work” by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water, lift up to 50 lbs., and spend extended time periods on the water
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Will be exposed to marine environments, including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray, often for extended periods
- Must be able to operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cues
- Ability to perform physically demanding worki.e. stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time including up to 12 hours/day
- The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
- Ability to certify as “fit for work” by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
- Ability to work in a hot and humid environment and follow safe practices to stay hydrated
- Hearing ability sufficient to detect alarms, verbal instructions, and workplace hazards in a high-noise environment
- Must be able to work in a shipyard environment, including indoor fabrication shops, onboard vessels under construction, and outdoor areas exposed to changing weather conditions
- WearPersonal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- 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
Our take
Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are vehicles which operate at the surface of the water without a crew and can be used in oceanography and environmental monitoring, as well as for cargo transport or military applications. Saronic is a company developing USVs to have enhanced awareness and improved survivability, to be employed in maritime security.
Saronic's vehicles are designed to be smarter than previous models, with capabilities including adaptive path planning, multichannel communication, and the ability to better identify and track targets through a combination of passive sensors and advanced algorithms. The company has raised significant funding that will be used to accelerate R&D as it expands manufacturing capacity in anticipation of demand for rapid production in the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2025
$600m
SERIES C
Jul 2024
$175m
SERIES B
Total funding: $845m
Company HQ
South Manchaca, Austin, TX
Leadership
Dino Mavrookas
(Co-Founder & CEO)Board Member of the Navy SEAL Foundation, and former Entrepreneur In Residence at 8VC. Spent 11 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy, from 2004 to 2015.
Rob Lehman
(Co-Founder & CCO)Founder of 9 Line Solutions, who is also a Communications Officer in the US Marine Corps. Previously the Chair and CEO of Temeku Technologies.
Vibhav Altekar
(Co-Founder)Former Advisor and Angel Investor for Standard Metrics and Chef Robotics. Spent 4 years working in Machine Learning at Anduril Industries.
Doug Lambert
(Co-Founder)Former VP of Engineering at Terradepth. Before that, worked at Liquid Robotics for a total 8 years, ultimately as Head of Engineering.
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