Senior USV Sustainment Engineer - Autonomy & Field Ops

Saronic Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) match

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is a leader in autonomy at sea, delivering state-of-the-art MUSV platforms for contested littoral operations. The Senior Sustainment Engineer will own propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and hull systems, diagnose field faults, and mentor technicians to sustain platforms long-term.

The role requires hands-on marine engineering experience, knowledge of autonomous systems, and clear communication across technicians, engineers, and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine/mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Active U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential as First Assistant Engineer (unlimited horsepower) or above with an unrestricted STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW).
• 10+ years of experience in marine engineering maintaining propulsion, electrical, or mechanical systems aboard vessels in U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Navy, or Special Operations.
• Experience leading shipboard engineering watches/maintenance teams.
• Proven ability to lead maintenance training programs for military personnel.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with decision-making under pressure in field environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience authoring manuals and reports.
• Active clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance on propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and hull systems in shore-based and forward-deployed environments.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex faults; lead repairs to restore mission readiness within timelines.
• Conduct pre- and post-mission inspections for integrity, watertight condition, and safety.
• Own maintenance logs, records, and configuration status; ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead spare parts inventory and OEM/vendor coordination for critical components.
• Author and maintain maintenance SOPs, manuals, troubleshooting guides, and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate with operators on waterspace deconfliction, safety boat integration, and range safety during tests.
• Liaise with Mission Operations/Maintenance and Product/Engineering to drive reliability improvements; represent at reviews.

Skills

Marine engineering

Autonomous systems

Diagnostics

Leadership

Technical training

Documentation

Field maintenance

Reliability data

Education

Bachelor's in marine/mechanical engineering

Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in autonomy at sea, delivering state-of-the-art MUSV platforms for contested littoral operations. The Senior Sustainment Engineer will own propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and hull systems, diagnose field faults, and mentor technicians to sustain platforms long-term.

The role requires hands-on marine engineering experience, knowledge of autonomous systems, and clear communication across technicians, engineers, and government stakeholders.