Saronic
Forward Deployed Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
Austin, TX · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Education
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S.-based role requires U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information or items.
About the job
Develop and test software for autonomous surface vessels, supporting integration, field deployments, and real-world maritime testing.
What you'll do
- Design and test autonomous-system software, including navigation algorithms, sensor integration, and communication protocols.
- Develop real-time decision-making, path-planning, and object-detection algorithms; support HIL testing and testing frameworks.
- Troubleshoot deployment issues and contribute to technical documentation and hardware-software integration.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Programming skills in Python, C++, Typescript, Javascript, or Rust.
- Basic understanding of robotics principles, autonomous systems, and sensor technologies.
- Willingness to travel for field testing and work full-time in office (40 hours/week) in Austin, TX, May through August 2027.
Tools
Python, C++, Typescript, Javascript, Rust
AI focus
Develop algorithms for autonomous navigation, real-time decision-making, path planning, and object detection.
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