2nd Engineer, LPG Carrier
Columbia Shipmanagement
Mission Operations Engineer, MUSV
Saronic Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Austin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteJob Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Linux
About the role
- Execute on-water technical operations and lead hands-on field activities for autonomous maritime platforms
- Operate Saronic assets during mission phases including launch, recovery, escort, and safety overwatch for ASV operations
- Lead testing of autonomous platforms, including test campaign planning and coordination of daily tests and testing campaigns
- Maintain detailed logs of operational behavior and performance to provide feedback to engineering, program, and customer-facing teams
- Operate and support daily operations of the Marauder platform
- Provide technical troubleshooting for autonomous vessels and command and control software and conduct root cause analysis
- Support personnel in utilization of operations technology and streamline operational processes for product and company
- Interpret nautical charts, weather forecasts, and navigational tools to support mission planning and execution
- Perform able-bodied-seaman duties and operate in dynamic marine environments, including low-light and night conditions
- Collaborate across engineering, program, and customer teams and manage timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field
- Experience in maritime operations, particularly with autonomous or unmanned systems
- Experience with command and control software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick decisions under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Achieved consistent success in managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations
- Prior experience working with the DoD or other government agencies is a plus
- Background in U.S. maritime environments and practices is preferred
- Prior boating experience is a plus
- Background in marine engineering, marine electrical, or related trade is a plus
- STCW Basic Safety Training (or willingness to complete)
- TWIC (if required)
- Current marine medical certificate
- Valid passport
- Must be able to pass a background check and USCG/DOT drug testing
- Security clearance eligibility preferred
- Must possess situational awareness, proactive mindset, and commitment to operational excellence
- Technically proficient working within a Linux environment
- Understanding of electronics and how they communicate with software
- Ability to certify as “fit for work” by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water
- Frequently and repetitively able to lift, push and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods (up to 12 hours/day)
- Ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
- Job requires up to 50% travel
- This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, certain asylees/refugees)
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Dental and Vision insurance coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Company pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Generous PTO and Holidays
- Paid maternity and paternity parental leave
- Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Stock options / equity
- Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
autonomous maritime platformscommand and control softwareroot cause analysisnautical charts interpretationweather forecasts interpretationmarine engineeringmarine electricalLinux environmentoperational behavior loggingable-bodied-seaman duties
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaboration skillstimeline managementresource managementstakeholder managementsituational awarenessproactive mindset
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in engineeringSTCW Basic Safety TrainingTWICmarine medical certificatevalid passport
