Senior Forward-Deployed Autonomy Engineer
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Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer to design, deploy, and improve autonomous systems in real-world maritime environments. You will work hands-on with software, networking, and autonomy to ensure vessels perform reliably in operational settings.
You will debug and optimize autonomy algorithms, refine sensor integration, and collaborate with end-users to tailor capabilities to mission needs.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in autonomy, robotics, or embedded software development.
- Strong programming skills in C++, Rust, Python or similar languages.
- Experience with real-time systems, sensor fusion, and maritime/defense contexts.
Responsibilities
- Lead design, development, and optimization of autonomy software for maritime environments.
- Drive field testing and deployment strategies for autonomy, perception, and control systems.
- Analyze mission data to improve software performance, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Architect and integrate new autonomy capabilities across software, sensors, and vessel hardware.
- Collaborate with operators, mission planners, and end-users to translate feedback into requirements.
- Lead incident response and root-cause analysis across software, hardware, and networking.
- Mentor cross-functional teams and maintain deployment protocols and documentation.
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Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer to design, deploy, and improve autonomous systems in real-world maritime environments. You will work hands-on with software, networking, and autonomy to ensure vessels perform reliably in operational settings.
You will debug and optimize autonomy algorithms, refine sensor integration, and collaborate with end-users to tailor capabilities to mission needs.
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