Mechanic (Deployable)

Saronic Technologies•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a senior hands-on mechanic to support the deployable maintenance footprint for its autonomous maritime platforms, including the 12 ft UUV, 24 ft Corsair, and 52 ft Mirage. The role supports test sites, depots, and forward operating locations, both in the United States and internationally. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Deployable Operations, the mechanic diagnoses, repairs, and sustains diesel, mechanical, electrical, and integrated vehicle systems in the field. This is the senior technical reference on site, responsible for complex diagnoses, choosing repair approaches, verifying work quality, and keeping operations moving when guidance is incomplete. The role provides technical leadership and quality standards for technicians during maintenance, testing, and field operations. It includes diesel propulsion overhaul and rebuild support, preventive maintenance, system validation, mentoring, procedure development, documentation, and communication with engineers, operators, customers, and supervisors. Travel is approximately 80%, including extended domestic and international assignments. Work may involve flexible schedules, evenings, weekends, and extended days as operationally required, as well as physically demanding work in marine and austere environments.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on diesel mechanical experience in marine, automotive, aerospace, heavy industrial, or a related technical field.
Proven experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems.
Working knowledge of electrical systems, communications equipment, networking, sensors, and perception systems.
Familiarity with network fundamentals, including IP addressing, Ethernet, switches, routers, and basic connectivity troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, network diagrams, and system documentation.
Experience using diagnostic equipment such as scan tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network troubleshooting tools.
Strong leadership, organization, troubleshooting, documentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional engineering and operations teams.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 80%, including extended domestic and international assignments.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and extended days when operationally required.
Ability to certify as fit for work by demonstrating the ability to swim and tread water, lift up to 50 lbs., and spend extended periods on the water.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training in diesel, marine, or industrial systems; equivalent military technical training and experience will be considered.
Marine diesel and/or Volvo Penta VODIA experience.
Diesel engine certification, such as Volvo Penta, Cummins, or equivalent.
Experience with autonomous surface vessels, unmanned maritime systems, or defense technology programs.
Prior military experience in maritime maintenance, engineering, or an engine rating or MOS.
Prior experience deploying to or supporting forward operating locations.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot diesel, mechanical, electrical, communications, networking, perception, sensor, power, and other integrated vehicle systems and subsystems.
Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, component replacement, and system validation to return platforms to fully mission-capable status.
Conduct complex diesel engine diagnostics, maintenance, and repair, and support overhaul and rebuild activities.
Provide on-site technical leadership during field operations, testing, and customer events, coordinating with technicians, engineers, operators, and customers.
Communicate equipment status, technical issues, risks, and recommended corrective actions to supervisors and stakeholders.
Maintain technical documentation, including maintenance records, troubleshooting notes, system configurations, test results, parts usage, and equipment deficiencies.
Identify systemic quality issues and recurring failures, and recommend corrective actions.
Flag risks, parts shortfalls, and resource constraints before they affect operations or schedules.
Set and uphold quality standards in shop-floor and field work, and verify the quality of less experienced technicians’ work.
Mentor and train personnel in equipment operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and field procedures.
Develop and refine maintenance procedures, checklists, troubleshooting guides, and lessons learned.
Translate field experience into recommendations for engineering and leadership, and support cross-functional teams and deployments.
Make informed decisions on complex maintenance workflows and repair approaches, and communicate trade-offs to supervisors.
Drive productivity, take initiative to keep operations moving, and support adjacent roles to maintain operational continuity.
Take accountability for the quality, safety, and output of the assigned area or work scope.
Travel approximately 80% for field operations, testing, maintenance, and customer requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance; the company pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; the company pays 100% of the basic-plan employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salary and opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.