Autonomous Maritime Sustainment Engineer (USV)

Saronic Technologies

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Stock Options
Life and Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Sustainment Engineer to keep USVs mission-ready. You will support propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and hull systems, diagnose faults in the field, and train military technicians.

Ideal candidates have marine or mechanical engineering background, hands‑on autonomous systems experience, and clear communication with technicians and engineers. Role involves field maintenance across shore-based and forward deployments, with up to 75% travel, and collaboration with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marine or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Active USCG license with STCW endorsement as OIC of Engineering Watch.
  • Experience maintaining marine propulsion, electrical, or mechanical systems on vessels.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on USV propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and hull systems.
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software‑interfaced faults and support repairs to maintain mission readiness.
  • Perform pre‑ and post‑mission inspections to verify system integrity and safety.
  • Maintain logs and configuration records per class society guidance and DoD standards.
  • Coordinate with operators on safety, range compliance, and maintenance test runs.
  • Develop maintenance SOPs, manuals, and troubleshooting guides.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills
Troubleshooting
Hands-on maintenance
Effective communication
Field operations readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in marine or mechanical engineering
USCG Third Assistant Engineer license (unlimited HP) with STCW-OICEW

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Sustainment Engineer to keep USVs mission-ready. You will support propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and hull systems, diagnose faults in the field, and train military technicians.

Ideal candidates have marine or mechanical engineering background, hands‑on autonomous systems experience, and clear communication with technicians and engineers. Role involves field maintenance across shore-based and forward deployments, with up to 75% travel, and collaboration with

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