Saronic Technologies

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Saronic Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Sydney • 🇦🇺 Australia

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AssemblyLinuxPythonRust

About the role

  • Design, develop, and integrate software and hardware solutions for custom payloads, missions, and system integrations
  • Lead technical demonstrations and field events, ensuring reliable operation of platforms and integrations
  • Collaborate with Business Development and Program Management teams to define scope, deliverables, and customer requirements
  • Work closely with operators and end-users, gathering feedback to adapt systems to operational needs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, and networking issues during deployments
  • Provide real-time field feedback to Product teams, driving continuous improvements
  • Integrate new payloads and refine control logic to improve system capability and reliability
  • Partner with engineering, product, and customer success teams to enhance capabilities and ensure mission success
  • Document best practices, deployment procedures, and debugging workflows to improve scalability and reliability

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience developing autonomy or robotics systems
  • Strong software engineering skills (C++, Rust, Python, or similar)
  • Experience working in a Linux-based operating system
  • Hands-on expertise in: Mechanical assembly & fabrication (CNC, sheet metal, 3D printing), Electrical integration (power systems, cabling, connectors, PCB bring-up), Rapid prototyping and system-level debugging
  • Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or similar), Linux systems, and electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes)
  • Experience with sensors (cameras, radar, GPS, IMUs), particularly for perception-driven autonomy
  • Experience in systems integration, testing, and customer-facing field support
  • Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally (50%+), including throughout the Indo-Pacific and to headquarters in Austin, TX
  • Eligible to hold an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher)
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
  • Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 18 kgs
  • The ability to carry 18 kgs lbs. up and down stairs
  • Ability to work outside for an extended period of time
  • Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes
  • Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
  • Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
  • Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures
  • Ability to find issues in a work process and be alert to safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
  • Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time
  • Exposures to hazardous materials and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
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

ATS Keywords

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Hard skills
C++RustPythonLinuxMechanical assemblyElectrical integrationRapid prototypingSystems integrationTestingDebugging
Soft skills
Problem-solvingCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityCustomer-facing supportTechnical demonstrationFeedback gatheringDocumentationFlexibilityPhysical endurance
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in MechatronicsBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceAustralian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher)
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