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1d ago

Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Saronic Technologies Austin, TX

Austin, TX

1d ago

Full time Senior Automation Autonomous Systems

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Job Description

Saronic Technologies supports engineers who want to build and improve autonomy software in real-world maritime operations. This onsite Austin role blends hands-on field work with deep systems engineering, helping drive reliable autonomous performance through testing, incident response, and continuous iteration. Alongside a competitive total rewards package, the role includes comprehensive insurance coverage, paid leave, and performance-based compensation.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and optimization of autonomy, networking, and mission execution software for robust performance in dynamic maritime environments
Own field testing and deployment strategies, validating autonomy, perception, and control systems under operational conditions while proactively identifying systemic issues
Analyze mission-critical performance data and convert operational insights into software improvements that increase reliability, responsiveness, and overall system behavior
Architect and integrate new autonomy capabilities with compatibility across software, sensors, and vessel hardware using a modular, scalable design
Partner with operators, mission planners, and end-users to translate feedback into actionable requirements and guide the evolution of the autonomy stack
Lead incident response and root cause analysis for complex problems across software, hardware, and networking layers, then implement durable fixes to strengthen resilience
Mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align autonomy development with product and mission goals while elevating engineering practices
Establish and maintain technical standards, author deployment protocols, diagnostic tools, and documentation to support scaling autonomy across operational fleets

Requirements

5+ years of experience developing autonomy or robotics systems, with strong software engineering fundamentals
Proficiency in C++, Rust, Python (or similar) with experience building performance-critical systems
Deep technical background in robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems, with emphasis on maritime, aerospace, or defense contexts
Strong networking and distributed systems knowledge, including TCP/IP, UDP, DDS, and message-passing frameworks such as ROS and ZeroMQ
Hands-on experience integrating perception sensors including cameras, radar, GPS, and IMUs, with focus on real-time sensor fusion
Proven ability to debug and resolve complex cross-disciplinary issues spanning software, hardware, networking, and autonomy behavior
Experience adapting autonomy systems to real-world constraints such as variable environments, limited communications, and platform-specific limitations
Ability and willingness to lead field deployments (up to 50%), with a track record of testing and refining autonomous systems in operational maritime or expeditionary contexts
Expertise in motion planning, control systems, and behavior architectures including behavior trees and adaptive navigation algorithms
Domain knowledge in maritime systems, naval operations, or defense technology with awareness of mission-critical operational needs
Familiarity with distributed autonomy and multi-agent coordination including decentralized planning and task-sharing in communication-limited settings
Leadership across system integration, testing, and operationalization in collaboration with engineering, product, and field teams

Technologies

C++, Rust, Python
TCP/IP, UDP, DDS, ROS, ZeroMQ
Cameras, radar, GPS, IMUs
Behavior trees

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Generous PTO and Holidays
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Competitive Salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
401(k) plan
Equity options (Stock Options)
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional standing and walking within the office
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status
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
We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

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1d ago

Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Saronic Technologies Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

1d ago

Full time Senior Autonomous Systems Deployed

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Job Description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer in Arlington, VA (onsite) to help integrate, deploy, and continuously improve autonomous systems in real-world maritime environments. This role combines hands-on work across software, networking, and autonomy to support reliable autonomous service vessel operations, including field testing, debugging, and performance optimization based on operational data.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced software systems for autonomy, networking, and mission execution, emphasizing robust performance in dynamic maritime environments.
Drive field testing and deployment strategies, overseeing validation of autonomy, perception, and control systems under operational conditions, and proactively identifying systemic issues.
Own analysis of mission-critical performance data and translate operational insights into high-impact software improvements that enhance behavior, reliability, and responsiveness.
Architect and integrate new autonomy capabilities, ensuring compatibility across software, sensors, and vessel hardware while maintaining a modular and scalable system design.
Collaborate directly with operators, mission planners, and end-users to convert feedback into actionable requirements and guide evolution of the autonomy stack to meet mission needs.
Lead incident response and root cause analysis for complex issues spanning software, hardware, and networking layers, and implement durable fixes to improve system resilience.
Mentor and partner with cross-functional teams to align autonomy development with broader product and mission goals and to strengthen engineering practices.
Establish and maintain technical standards by authoring deployment protocols, diagnostic tools, and documentation that support scalable operations across autonomous fleets.

Requirements

5+ years of experience developing autonomy or robotics systems, with a strong foundation in software engineering.
Proficiency in C++, Rust, Python, or similar languages, including experience building and maintaining performance-critical systems.
Deep technical background in robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems, particularly in maritime, aerospace, or defense contexts.
Strong understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems, including TCP/IP, UDP, DDS, and message-passing frameworks such as ROS and ZeroMQ.
Extensive hands-on experience integrating perception sensors including cameras, radar, GPS, and IMUs, with emphasis on real-time sensor fusion.
Proven ability to debug and resolve complex cross-disciplinary issues across software, hardware, networking, and autonomy behavior.
Experience adapting autonomy systems to real-world constraints, including variable environments, limited communications, and platform-specific limitations.
Ability to lead field deployments up to 50%, with a track record of testing and refining autonomous systems in operational maritime or expeditionary environments.
Expertise in motion planning, control systems, and behavior architectures, including behavior trees and adaptive navigation algorithms.
Domain knowledge in maritime systems, naval operations, or defense technology, including awareness of mission-critical operational needs.
Familiarity with distributed autonomy and multi-agent coordination, including decentralized planning and task-sharing in communication-limited settings.
Leadership experience across system integration, testing, and operationalization, collaborating with engineering, product, and field teams to deliver deployable systems.

Technologies

C++, Rust, Python
TCP/IP, UDP, DDS
ROS, ZeroMQ
cameras, radar, GPS, IMUs
behavior trees

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Generous PTO and Holidays
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Competitive Salary
401(k) plan
Equity options
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional standing and walking within the office
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status.
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.
We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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4d ago

Autonomy Test and Evaluation Tools Software Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Laurel, MD

Laurel, MD

4d ago

$100k - $245k/yr Full time Autonomous Systems Data Analysis Engineering

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Job Description

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an Autonomy Test and Evaluation Tools Software Engineer to develop simulation-based test and evaluation software for autonomous maritime platforms. This onsite role in Laurel, MD focuses on creating high-fidelity simulation environments, validating autonomy decision-making, and combining real-world field data with analytical evaluation in an agile prototyping setting.

Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end software tools for simulation-based test and evaluation (T&T&E), including requirements definition, architecture, implementation, and validation.
Design and build high-fidelity simulation environments to assess autonomy algorithms under both nominal and off-nominal conditions.
Develop verification and validation approaches for decision-making systems, including handling edge cases and emergent behaviors.
Use data science, statistics, and machine learning techniques to analyze performance and develop new evaluation methods.
Plan and support field experiments, integrating real-world data with simulation-based analysis.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within an agile, rapid prototyping environment.

Required Qualifications

BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field such as Robotics, Physics, or Mathematics.
5+ years of professional experience in software development using Python and/or C++.
Experience with full-lifecycle software development.
Experience or interest in autonomous systems, robotics, simulation, or test and evaluation.
Experience developing or working with simulation environments or modeling and simulation (M&S) tools.
Strong organizational and planning skills, with a demonstrated ability to contribute effectively in team settings.
Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats.
Ability to obtain an interim Secret-level security clearance by the start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Technologies

Python
C++
ROS
Gazebo
Unity

Preferred / Above-Minimum Qualifications

MS or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
Experience developing or evaluating autonomous systems, including decision-making, planning, or behavior-based autonomy.
Experience with simulation-based test and evaluation or M&S environments.
Experience with verification and validation (V&V) for complex or safety-critical systems.
Experience developing machine learning approaches such as reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or online/offline learning.
Experience integrating autonomy software into simulation frameworks (for example, ROS, Gazebo, Unity, or similar environments).
Experience supporting or leading field testing of autonomous systems.
Active Top Secret security clearance.

Location and Compensation

Location: Laurel, MD (onsite).
Compensation: USD 100,000 - 245,000 per year.

Benefits

Robust education assistance program.
Unparalleled retirement contributions.
Healthy work/life balance.
Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
Sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked for salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.

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