Autonomous Surface Vessel Mission Operator

Saronic Technologies Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Mission Operations Operator to join the MUSV program, translating operational requirements into executable mission plans, leading field operations, and training military personnel to own the platforms.

The role blends field operations and product development, requiring deep maritime experience, hands-on autonomy systems, and clear communication in the field and the briefing room; travel up to 75% for trials and engagements is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, maritime studies, or related field, or equivalent operational experience.
• 5+ years of operational experience in military or maritime domains.
• Experience operating USVs or autonomous platforms is a plus.
• Proficiency in mission planning software and navigation systems; GPS-denied environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute MUSV missions across open-ocean and littoral profiles.
• Serve as primary operator during field operations and make go/no-go decisions.
• Operate mission planning interfaces to build autonomous behaviors.
• Develop SOPs, playbooks, and contingency procedures.
• Train and qualify operators on MUSV planning and remote control.
• Coordinate waterspace deconfliction, safety, and port coordination.
• Interface with government customers and stakeholders.
• Build reporting tools to communicate mission status and risks.
• Represent Mission Operations at PDRs, IDRs, and CDRs.

Skills

Maritime operations

USV operations

GPS-denied navigation

Training military personnel

Field operations leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or maritime studies

Tools

Mission planning software

Maritime navigation systems

AMP™ / Echelon™ interfaces

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Mission Operations Operator to join the MUSV program, translating operational requirements into executable mission plans, leading field operations, and training military personnel to own the platforms.

The role blends field operations and product development, requiring deep maritime experience, hands-on autonomy systems, and clear communication in the field and the briefing room; travel up to 75% for trials and engagements is expected.