Autonomous Maritime Mission Operator

Saronic Technologies

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision
PTO & Holidays
Parental Leave
Competitive Salary
401(k) Plan
Stock Options
Life & Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Free Lunch

Job summary

Saronic Technologies in Austin, TX seeks a Mission Operations Operator to bring autonomous surface vessels through field operations, ISR payloads, and complex mission planning. You’ll translate requirements into executable plans and lead field deployments.

The role sits at the intersection of operations and product development; you’ll train personnel, refine requirements, and coordinate with DoD customers. Ideal candidates have maritime ops background, hands-on with autonomous systems, and clear

Qualifications

  • Experience operating USVs, autonomous systems, or remotely piloted maritime platforms.
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver technical training to military personnel.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure.
  • Active clearance or ability to obtain one.
  • Experience with GPS-denied operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute MUSV missions across open ocean and littoral profiles.
  • Serve as primary operator during field operations with real-time oversight.
  • Operate mission planning interfaces and autopilot tools to execute complex behaviors.
  • Develop SOPs, playbooks, and contingencies for remote operations.
  • Train and qualify military personnel for MUSV operations.
  • Coordinate safety, port coordination, and range safety compliance.
  • Bridge field requirements with product and engineering teams.

Skills

Maritime operations
Unmanned surface vessels
Command & decision making
Technical training delivery
GPS-denied operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or maritime studies

Tools

Mission planning software
Maritime navigation systems

Job description

Saronic Technologies in Austin, TX seeks a Mission Operations Operator to bring autonomous surface vessels through field operations, ISR payloads, and complex mission planning. You’ll translate requirements into executable plans and lead field deployments.

The role sits at the intersection of operations and product development; you’ll train personnel, refine requirements, and coordinate with DoD customers. Ideal candidates have maritime ops background, hands-on with autonomous systems, and clear

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