Mission Operations Engineer

How you support the team

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills (HW/SW) and ability to work effectively in challenging field conditions such as off-shore in open water
• Experience and knowledge of best practices in planning and execution of complex test operations involving autonomous systems
• Knowledge of networking protocols and communication systems used in autonomous vessels
• Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems
• Experience with sensor integration such as EO/IR, radar, IMU, and data processing
• Experience with integration and testing of multi-disciplinary integrated systems
• Experience with robotics, AI, or machine learning applications
• Familiarity with software development in Rust, Python, or other languages and CLI environment
• Familiarity with maritime operations
• Understanding of DoD requirements and standards for autonomous systems
• Experience working with embedded systems and real-time computing
• Job requires up to 50% travel.

Physical Demands

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
• Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees
• 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.