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That family spans platforms built for long-endurance reconnaissance and persistent maritime domain awareness, as well as low-signature, shore-accessible craft that move critical payloads across thousands of nautical miles of contested seas. As a Mission Operations Mate, you’ll translate operational requirements into executable mission plans, lead field operations, and train military personnel to own these platforms long-term. This role sits at the intersection of field operations and product development; your feedback from the water directly shapes how the fleet evolves. The ideal candidate brings deep maritime operational experience, hands-on comfort with autonomous systems, and the ability to communicate clearly in both the field and the briefing room.\nResponsibilities\nMission Planning & Execution\nPlan and execute end-to-end MUSV missions across open-ocean, littoral, and ship-to-shore profiles in GPS-denied and communications-degraded environments.\nServe as primary operator during field operations, providing real-time oversight and go/no-go decision authority.\nOperate Saronic’s Echelon™ mission planning interface and Advanced Mission Planner (AMP™) to build and execute complex autonomous behaviors: loiter and avoid, counter-boarding, autodocking, and conditional mission logic.\nDevelop and maintain SOPs, mission playbooks, and contingency procedures covering remote scuttle protocols, emergency response, and port coordination.\nTrain and qualify operators on the MUSV mission planner for global remote control and direct line-of-sight operations, including pre- and post-operation checks.\nCoordinate waterspace deconfliction, safety boat integration, port authority notifications, and range safety compliance for all autonomous vessel operations.\nTraining & Operator Development\nDevelop and deliver MUSV training courses across the full curriculum: MUSV Fundamentals, Operations, Mission Manager (Digital Management), Advanced Operator, and Mission Integration/Readiness Exercises.\nTrain and qualify military personnel on MUSV-specific operations, including autonomous navigation in congested waterways, station-keeping, payload operations, and GPS-denied operations.\nBuild and run train-the-trainer programs that establish long-term organic military capability with the platform.\nProduct Development & Stakeholder Engagement\nServe as the liaison between Mission Operations and Saronic’s Product and Engineering teams, ensuring field realities directly inform design decisions.\nCapture and synthesize operator and warfighter feedback from testing and deployments to refine requirements, roadmaps, and system usability.\nAct as the primary operational interface with government customers including DIU, the service warfighting labs, NIWC-PAC, and DoD program offices.\nBuild reporting and visualization tools to communicate mission status, system performance, risks, and forward plans to internal and external stakeholders.\nRepresent Mission Operations at PDRs, IDRs, and CDRs as a subject-matter expert.\nPlan and conduct site surveys to assess port infrastructure, environmental conditions, and logistics constraints ahead of field operations.\nQualifications\nU.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (500-Ton Master, Oceans) required.\nBachelor's degree in engineering, maritime studies, or a related field, or equivalent operational experience.\n5+ years of operational experience in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, or Special Operations, with expertise in littoral and blue-water operations, maritime domain awareness, or ISR/EW mission support.\nExperience operating unmanned surface vessels (USVs), autonomous systems, or remotely operated maritime platforms is a plus.\nWorking knowledge of Stand-in Forces (SiF), Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO), and distributed maritime operations concepts.\nProficiency in mission planning software and maritime navigation systems; experience in GPS-denied or communications-degraded environments is highly desirable.\nDemonstrated ability to develop and deliver technical training to military personnel.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to make quick, sound decisions under pressure in dynamic field environments.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to author SOPs, CONOPs, and mission briefings for both technical and non-technical audiences.\nAbility to possess an active clearance or have the ability to obtain one.\nUp to 75% travel required for field trials, demonstrations, and customer engagements.\nPhysical Demands\nMust be able to swim and tread water; ability to certify as fit for duty is required.\nRegularly lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.\nOperate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cues.\nPerform physically demanding work (stooping, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and crawling) for up to 12 hours a day.\nClimb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, and scaffolding.\nStand and walk for up to 10 hours a day over varied and uneven terrain.\nWork in marine environments including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray for extended periods.\nWork in hot and humid conditions with adherence to hydration and heat safety practices.\nDetect alarms, verbal instructions, and hazards in high-noise environments.\nWear and maintain PPE including safety glasses, safety shoes, and hard hat in compliance with site safety requirements.\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents\nTime Off: Generous PTO and Holidays\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\nPet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\nSaronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees\nIf this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nSaronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. 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