Mission Operations Engineer

Leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, developing autonomous and intelligent platforms for the Department of Defense
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
$90,000 - $140,000
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
11 - 50 Employees
3+ years of experience
Robotics · AI

Description For Mission Operations Engineer

Saronic Technologies, a pioneer in defense autonomy at sea, is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to join their innovative team. This role combines hands-on engineering with maritime operations, focusing on the development and deployment of autonomous surface vessels for the Department of Defense.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge autonomous systems in real-world maritime environments. As a Mission Operations Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining software for autonomous surface vessels using modern technologies like C++ and Rust in a Linux environment. The role involves both technical development and practical field work, requiring someone who's comfortable both writing code and working on the water.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the direct impact you'll have on advancing maritime autonomous technology. You'll be working with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, data scientists, and maritime experts, to solve complex challenges in autonomous navigation and operation. The position requires a blend of software development expertise, problem-solving skills, and practical field experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with experience in embedded systems and real-time computing. Knowledge of maritime operations and autonomous systems is valuable, as is familiarity with DoD requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

If you're passionate about autonomous systems, enjoy hands-on work, and want to be part of revolutionizing maritime technology, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of autonomous maritime operations.

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Responsibilities For Mission Operations Engineer

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to make progress toward goals
  • Foster a collaborative and positive team environment
  • Develop, test, and maintain software for autonomous surface vessels using C++ and Rust in Linux environment
  • Deploy and monitor ASV systems in real-world scenarios on water
  • Diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues in the field
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and refine ASV capabilities
  • Conduct testing and validation of software updates in simulated and real-world conditions
  • Document technical processes, findings, and best practices
  • Stay current with autonomous systems, software development, and maritime technologies

Requirements For Mission Operations Engineer

Linux
Rust
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience in software development with C++ and Linux environment
  • Experience working with embedded systems and real-time computing
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and communication systems
  • Understanding of DoD requirements and standards for autonomous systems
  • Ability to swim and tread water
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Willing to travel
  • Able to spend extended time periods on the water

Benefits For Mission Operations Engineer

  • Equal Opportunity Employer

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