Senior Field Mechanic, Marine Autonomy Platforms

Saronic; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (benefits)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch & snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Mechanic IV to serve as the senior hands-on technician for our deployable maintenance footprint, supporting autonomous maritime platforms at test sites and forward operating locations. You will diagnose, repair, and sustain diesel, mechanical, electrical, and integrated vehicle systems in the field.

This is the most senior wrench on the deck. You will set technical and quality standards, decide repair approaches when manuals fall short, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on diesel mechanical experience in marine, automotive, aerospace, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, networking, sensors, and perception systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, network diagrams, and system documentation.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment such as scan tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network troubleshooting tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot diesel, mechanical, electrical, communications, networking, perception, sensor, power, and other integrated vehicle systems.
• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, component replacement, and system validation to return platforms to fully mission capable status.
• Execute complex diesel engine diagnostics, maintenance, and repair with high precision, and support overhaul and rebuild activities.
• Provide on-site technical leadership during field operations, testing, and customer events, coordinating with technicians, engineers, operators, and customers.
• Clearly communicate equipment status, technical issues, risks, and corrective actions to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including maintenance records, troubleshooting notes, system configurations, test results, parts usage, and deficiencies.
• Identify systemic quality issues and recurring failures, and recommend corrective actions to supervisors and the maintenance program.
• Proactively flag risks, parts shortfalls, or resource constraints before they impact operations or schedules.
• Travel approximately 80% of the time, including domestic and international assignments.

Skills

Diesel mechanical experience

Independent field work

Leadership & mentorship

Troubleshooting complex systems

Field diagnostic skills

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Marine diesel certification

Technical/vocational training in diesel/marine systems

Secret clearance eligibility

Tools

Diagnostic tools (scan tools)

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Network troubleshooting tools

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Mechanic IV to serve as the senior hands-on technician for our deployable maintenance footprint, supporting autonomous maritime platforms at test sites and forward operating locations. You will diagnose, repair, and sustain diesel, mechanical, electrical, and integrated vehicle systems in the field.

This is the most senior wrench on the deck. You will set technical and quality standards, decide repair approaches when manuals fall short, and mentor junior