Autonomous Vessel Commissioning Master

Saronic; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Stock options

Lunch benefit

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking an experienced Captain to lead end‑of‑line testing and commissioning of the Marauder, a mid‑sized autonomous surface vessel. You will ensure safe navigation, oversee onboard crews, and coordinate with onshore teams to execute testing and commissioning plans.

The ideal candidate has a strong maritime operations background, exceptional leadership, and a solid commitment to safety and regulatory compliance under USCG, SOLAS, and IMO standards.

Qualifications

• Senior officer experience aboard crewed vessels.
• Strong navigation, safety procedures, and emergency response knowledge.
• Proven ability to plan missions and interpret nautical data.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe navigation and operation of the vessel at all times, including autonomous mode.
• Supervise onboard crew to foster a high‑performance team.
• Coordinate testing of autonomous systems and commissioning plans with shoreside teams.
• Plan and execute vessel missions to develop autonomous operating systems.
• Lead safety and emergency response to maintain a secure onboard environment.
• Maintain logs of vessel operations for transparency and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with USCG, SOLAS, IMO, and Class regulations.

Skills

Maritime leadership

Crew supervision

Navigation & safety

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving under pressure

Effective communication

Tools

Voyage planning software

GIS tools

Maritime navigation systems

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking an experienced Captain to lead end‑of‑line testing and commissioning of the Marauder, a mid‑sized autonomous surface vessel. You will ensure safe navigation, oversee onboard crews, and coordinate with onshore teams to execute testing and commissioning plans.

The ideal candidate has a strong maritime operations background, exceptional leadership, and a solid commitment to safety and regulatory compliance under USCG, SOLAS, and IMO standards.