Boat Captain

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Boat Captain to support the deployment, testing, and operation of our autonomous surface vessels. This role is critical in bridging traditional marine operations with next-generation autonomy. As Boat Captain, you’ll operate manned support vessels and assist in the oversight of autonomous systems during field tests, contributing directly to the development and validation of advanced maritime technologies.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain company-owned support vessels during field trials and test events.
• Lead safe deployment, recovery, and towing operations of ASVs in various maritime environments.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, autonomy developers, and mission planners to execute test plans.
• Ensure all maritime operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including USCG standards.
• Participate in safety assessments and contribute to operational planning and risk mitigation.
• Support logistics, maintenance, and troubleshooting of vessels and onboard systems.
• Act as the on-water safety lead during test operations.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Benefits

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person” : (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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