Maritime Autonomy Software Engineer — Field Deployments

FDE Times; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to lead the integration, deployment, and improvement of autonomous maritime systems in real-world environments. You will work hands-on with software, networking, and autonomy to ensure mission-critical vessels perform reliably in operational settings.

You will debug and optimize autonomy algorithms, refine system performance from collected data, and collaborate with end-users to tailor solutions to mission needs in diverse

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills with C++, Rust, Python or similar languages.
• Background in robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems, maritime/aerospace/defense applications.
• Understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems (TCP/IP, UDP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine software for autonomy, networking, and mission execution, improving system performance in real-world maritime conditions.
• Deploy and test ASV software in the field, resolving autonomy, perception, and control issues.
• Analyze performance data from real-world missions to drive software improvements and optimize behavior.
• Integrate and validate new autonomy features ensuring interaction between software, sensors and vessel hardware.
• Work with operators and end-users to gather feedback and adapt the system to requirements.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, and networking issues during deployments.
• Collaborate with autonomy engineers, hardware developers, and field ops personnel to enhance capabilities.
• Document best practices, deployment procedures, and debugging workflows.

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to lead the integration, deployment, and improvement of autonomous maritime systems in real-world environments. You will work hands-on with software, networking, and autonomy to ensure mission-critical vessels perform reliably in operational settings.

You will debug and optimize autonomy algorithms, refine system performance from collected data, and collaborate with end-users to tailor solutions to mission needs in diverse