Mission Operations Engineer - Sydney
Saronic Technologies
Operations
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted on May 17, 2025
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.
Role Overview:
Mission Operations Engineers supports 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 project and/or programs. You are able to meet deadlines and achieve desired outcomes as both an individual contributor and as a 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.
Programs are defined as a 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 Australia and the Indo-Pacific 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
- Some travel will be required depending on business needs.
- 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