Maritime Autonomy Engineer Intern

Saronic Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Saronic Technologies, a leader in autonomy at sea, seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer Intern to tackle real‑world problems in autonomous surface vessels. You will gain hands‑on experience in software development, testing, and integration alongside seasoned engineers in a fast‑paced maritime environment.

This full‑time in‑office internship in Austin, TX runs May through August 2027. You’ll work on navigation algorithms, sensor fusion, and real‑time processing, with mentoring and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Programming skills in Python, C++, TypeScript, Javascript, or Rust.
• Basic understanding of robotics principles, autonomous systems, and sensor technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel, spending time in the field testing and improving ASV systems in real‑world maritime settings.
• This role requires full‑time in office presence (40 hours/week) based at our headquarters in Austin, TX, from May through August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test software components for autonomous systems, including navigation algorithms, sensor integration, and communication protocols
• Collaborate with the team to develop and optimize algorithms for real‑time decision‑making, path planning, and object detection
• Assist in the development of testing frameworks and participate in hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing to validate software performance in simulated and real‑world environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, and networking issues that arise during deployments
• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and test plans
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration of software with hardware components

Skills

Python

C++

TypeScript

JavaScript

Rust

Robotics fundamentals

Autonomy concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, ECE, or related field

Tools

HIL testing

Job description

Saronic Technologies, a leader in autonomy at sea, seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer Intern to tackle real‑world problems in autonomous surface vessels. You will gain hands‑on experience in software development, testing, and integration alongside seasoned engineers in a fast‑paced maritime environment.

This full‑time in‑office internship in Austin, TX runs May through August 2027. You’ll work on navigation algorithms, sensor fusion, and real‑time processing, with mentoring and opportunities to