Saronic
Mission Operations Specialist (Program)
San Diego, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted May 28, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years in field support or a customer-facing technical role; preferably with complex hardware or software systems.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Active U.S. security clearance is required in advance of hire. If based in the United States, the role requires U.S. Person status to access export-controlled information or items.
About the job
Plans and operates autonomous surface vessel (ASV) missions, supports customer and DoD integrations in the field, and coordinates project and program delivery.
What you'll do
- Plan, operate, monitor, and report on ASV missions, including troubleshooting and contingency planning.
- Provide on-site and remote technical support, system integration, customer training, and field testing.
- Coordinate stakeholders, mission requirements, travel, and project or program objectives.
What they ask for
- Minimum 3 years of experience in field support or a customer-facing technical role; preferably with complex hardware or software systems.
- Demonstrated success in project coordination and leadership in current role.
- Valid driver's license; willingness to operate company or rental vehicles.
- Active U.S. security clearance required before hire; able to meet stated fitness requirements, including swimming, treading water, and lifting up to 75 lbs.
Nice to have
- Prior SOF and military experience working with the DoD or other government agencies, or equivalent experience; maritime operations experience, particularly with autonomous or unmanned systems.
- Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; advanced degree.
Tools
autonomous surface vessels, mission planning software, GIS tools, maritime navigation systems, remote support tools
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