Mission Operations Engineer – Technical Instructor

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. Job Summary Saronic is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer – Technical Instructor to design, develop, and deliver advanced training programs in support of our autonomous systems mission sets. This 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 both creating and executing hands-on training initiatives that encompass mission planning, ASV (Autonomous Surface Vessel) operations, system troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures. This role also requires contributing to team readiness, developing continued professional development programs within the department, driving performance standards, and ensuring operations personnel are prepared to operate and support Saronic ASVs. RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 • Serve as the primary interface for trainee learning, ensuring comprehension, engagement, and operational readiness • Evaluate trainee performance, administer assessments, and provide actionable feedback and remediation • Lead certification events, operator checkouts, and mission rehearsals 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 closely with Engineering, Product, and Mission Operations to ensure training reflects current system capabilities and best practices 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 to customers during training and early operational use • Gather customer feedback and translate it into actionable improvements for training and product teams Field Operations & Training Support • Deploy and operate ASV systems in real-world maritime environments to support training and mission execution • Lead on-water training events, demonstrations, and mission scenarios • Diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues in the field while incorporating lessons into training • Ensure training environments accurately reflect real-world operational conditions Systems Engineering & Technical Contribution • Support and provide feedback on the development, testing, and maintenance of software for autonomous surface vessels using C++ and Rust in a Linux environment • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system integration and performance • Conduct testing and validation of system updates in both simulated and live environments • Document technical processes, findings, and best practices Team Collaboration • Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve mission and training goals • Foster a collaborative, learning-focused team environment • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other instructors and operators ROLE REQUIREMENTS: - Demonstrated success in project coordination and leadership in current role. - Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and s