SlipstreamJobs tracks this role from the company's public career site. Apply directly on the employer's site.
Saronic Technologies, a leader in autonomous surface vessel (ASV) technology for maritime defense, is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer – Technical Instructor to design, develop, and deliver advanced training programs supporting autonomous systems mission sets.
This hybrid role blends curriculum development, operational training, and hands-on engineering support to ensure mission readiness across internal teams, contracted customers, and DoD partners. You will be responsible for creating and executing hands-on training initiatives encompassing mission planning, ASV operations, system troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
**Training Delivery & Instruction**: Lead instructor-led training for internal operators and external customers on system operation, troubleshooting, and mission workflows. Facilitate hands-on labs, simulations, and mission exercises across classroom, lab, and field environments. Evaluate trainee performance, administer assessments, provide actionable feedback, and lead certification events and operator checkouts.
**Curriculum & Content Development**: Translate real-world mission operations and engineering workflows into structured, scalable training programs. Develop and maintain training materials including lesson plans, SOPs, labs, simulations, and assessments. Continuously refine curriculum based on field experience, trainee performance, and product updates. Partner with Engineering, Product, and Mission Operations teams.
**Customer Training & Enablement**: Own customer onboarding and training delivery, ensuring successful adoption of Saronic systems. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, operator-focused instruction tailored to varying experience levels. Act as a trusted technical advisor during training and early operational use.
**Field Operations & Training Support**: Deploy and operate ASV systems in real-world maritime environments. Lead on-water training events, demonstrations, and mission scenarios. Diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues in the field while incorporating lessons into training.
**Systems Engineering & Technical Contribution**: Support development, testing, and maintenance of software for autonomous surface vessels using C++ and Rust in a Linux environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and performance. Conduct testing and validation of system updates in simulated and live environments.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent technical experience). Minimum 4–8 years relevant experience. Experience in software development with C++ in Linux, embedded systems, real-time computing, and strong technical troubleshooting skills in field environments. Experience with robotics, autonomy, or maritime systems preferred.
Demonstrated success in project coordination and leadership. Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills. Excellent problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to challenges. Strong leadership qualities with ability to motivate and inspire team members.
Role requires up to 50% travel and ability to certify as "fit for work" by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water. Physical demands include frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs, exposure to marine environments, operation in daylight/low-light/night conditions, physically demanding work for extended periods (up to 12 hours/day), climbing and maintaining balance on ladders/platforms, standing/walking up to 10 hours daily over varied terrain, working in hot/humid environments, and sufficient hearing to detect alarms and verbal instructions in high-noise environments.
