Saronic
Commissioning Master Mariner, Marauder
Franklin, LA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jan 6, 2026
- Experience
- Proven experience in a senior officer role aboard crewed vessels; no number of years specified.
- Visa sponsorship
- If based in the United States, the role requires U.S. Person status to access export-controlled information or items.
About the job
Captain and commission Saronic’s Marauder autonomous surface vessel by overseeing safe vessel operations, crew, builder sea trials, and testing of autonomous systems.
What you'll do
- Navigate and operate the vessel, supervise the onboard crew, and lead safety and emergency response.
- Plan and conduct commissioning tests, builder sea trials, and missions supporting autonomous-system development.
- Coordinate with shoreside teams, port authorities, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other stakeholders on regulatory compliance and vessel logistics.
What they ask for
- Valid U.S. Coast Guard 500/1600T Master License of Self-propelled Vessels Upon Oceans; Unlimited Master’s license is desired.
- STCW Basic Training, GMDSS Operator, OICNW, Medical PIC, and FCC License.
- Valid TWIC, USCG STCW Medical Certificate, and passport; passing background check and USCG/DOT drug testing required.
- Proven senior-officer experience aboard crewed vessels; security clearance eligibility required.
Nice to have
- Familiarity or experience with jet-drive vessel maneuvering; autonomous or unmanned systems experience.
- Prior experience with the DoD or other government agencies.
Tools
voyage/route planning software, GIS tools, maritime navigation systems
AI focus
Commission and test autonomous vessel systems; support development and refinement of autonomous operating systems.
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