Mission Operations Engineer - UK

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionising autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms for government and non-government customers. This role is likely to be based in the South West of the UK, but exact location will be advised.

Role Overview:

Mission Operations Engineers support hands-on deployment of our autonomous service vessels. This role requires frequent testing on the water, troubleshooting to optimise our autonomous systems and application of software engineering to support projects and/or programmes. You are able to meet deadlines and achieve desired outcomes as both an individual contributor and as part of your team.

Projects are defined as work that ends with the delivery of an expected outcome or end date. E.g. implementing a new communications capability for a customer on a vessel. Programmes are defined as longer, less terminal workstreams such as ongoing product improvement and development roadmaps. E.g. supporting the ongoing development and testing of a vessel such as Corsair.

You will be a key part of a rapidly growing team. In the wake of our success in the United States, this is an opportunity to build an organisation from first principles to leave a lasting impact in the United Kingdom and the broader region.

Responsibilities:

How you support the team:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to make progress toward goals.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, including technical expertise, problem-solving assistance, and advice.

How you support the mission:

• Develop, test, and maintain software for autonomous surface vessels using C++ and Rust in a Linux environment.
• Deploy and monitor ASV systems in real-world scenarios on water, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues in the field, implementing solutions to enhance system robustness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, data scientists, and maritime experts, to integrate and refine ASV capabilities.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of software updates and new features in both simulated and real-world conditions.
• Document technical processes, findings, and best practices to contribute to the knowledge base of the team.
• Remain current with advancements in autonomous systems, software development, and maritime technologies to continuously improve solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in software development, with a focus on C++ and Rust in a Linux environment.
• Experience working with embedded systems and real-time computing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in challenging field conditions.
• Familiarity with maritime operations and autonomous systems is a plus.
• Experience with robotics, AI, or machine learning applications is a plus.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and communication systems used in autonomous vessels.
• Understanding of government requirements and standards for autonomous systems.
• Experience with sensor integration and data processing in maritime environments is a plus.

Job requires up to 100% travel. Able to certify as “fit for work” by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water, lift up to 25 kgs, and spend extended time periods on the water.

Benefits:

• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive private health insurance.
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays.
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to certify as “fit for work” by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water.
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Will be exposed to marine environments, including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray, often for extended periods.
• Must be able to operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cues.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day.
• The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs.