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Mission Operations Engineer

Saronic · Austin, TX

Posted Oct 14, 2026 · full time

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

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Mission Operations Engineer, you will be hands-on with the deployment, validation, and iterative improvement of our autonomous surface vessels. You will be a member of the Platform Acceptance element, the internal-facing validation arm of new assets that are getting commissioned into the Saronic fleet. Your work will directly support both project-based deliverables (e.g., capability rollouts) and ongoing programs (e.g., V1 software release). You will help ensure our systems meet rigorous technical and operational standards through detailed testing, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination. You are able to meet deadlines and achieve desired outcomes as both an individual contributor and as a part of your team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

How you support the mission

- Develop deep understanding of vehicle HW and SW architecture, and how the vehicle operates as a integrated system.

- Lead planning and execution of structured field tests for vessel performance pertaining to autonomous navigation, perception, communications, and sensor integration, among other vessel functionalities.

- Diagnose and perform real-time troubleshooting of autonomy, networking, and onboard hardware or software during test events. …

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