# Mission Operations Engineer – Technical Instructor **Company**: Saronic Technologies **Location**: San Diego **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: mid **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/saronic/54fee029-3b56-45c3-b6df-1d82d0e6bc01?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_c3881f27-b1d ## Description 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. 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 senior management * Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges * Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire team members Qualifications: * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent technical experience * Minimum 4–8 years relevant experience * Experience in software development with C++ in Linux * Experience with embedded systems and real-time computing * Strong technical troubleshooting skills in field environments * Experience with robotics, autonomy, or maritime systems preferred Physical Demands: * Ability to certify as “fit for work” by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water * Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs. * Will be exposed to marine environments, including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray, often for extended periods * Must be able to operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cues * Ability to perform physically demanding work i.e. stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time including up to 12 hours/day * Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures * Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain * Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures * Ability to work in a hot and humid environment and follow safe practices to stay hydrated * Hearing ability sufficient to detect alarms, verbal instructions, and workplace hazards in a high-noise environment. * Must be able to work in a shipyard environment, including indoor fabrication shops, onboard vessels under construction, and outdoor areas exposed to changing weather conditions. * Wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines Benefits: * Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services * Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents * Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care * Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents * Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays * Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents * Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses * Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match * Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success * Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage * Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline * Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office Experience Level: mid Employment Type: full-time Workplace Type: onsite Category: Engineering Industry: Technology Salary Range: Not specified Required Skills: * C++ * Rust * Linux * Embedded systems * Real-time computing Preferred Skills: * Robotics * Autonomy * Maritime systems ## Skills ### Required - C++ - Rust - Linux - Embedded systems - Real-time computing ### Nice to have - Robotics - Autonomy - Maritime systems --- Source: [Apply at jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/saronic/54fee029-3b56-45c3-b6df-1d82d0e6bc01?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)