R&D Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Role Summary

The technician’s responsibilities include working with engineers to improve existing multi-disciplinary systems related to developing new autonomous vehicle concepts and prototypes. Technical activities include assembling and testing of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software driven systems. Candidate must be able to draw on a

wide range of technical principles and work within demanding timeframes to accomplish practical solutions to technical and logistical problems.

Responsibilities :

• Work with technical teams and independently to problem solve and execute tasks
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and assembly instructions.
• Assemble and integrate mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies
• Integration of electro-mechanical systems into a fully integrated system in laboratory test fixture and on vehicle testing.
• Rapidly and independently building functional prototypes for use in the lab or in the field
• Install instrumentation and sensors and connect to data acquisition (DAQ) hardware.
• Follow procedures to update software and firmware packages
• Follow testing plans and procedures to collect the data
• Operate and monitor proof of concept, functionality, and reliability testing of components, sub-systems, and fully integrated systems.
• Participate in testing efforts in the laboratory and in the field which includes marine environments.
• Maintain a detailed log of all test results, repairs, and modifications.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to interpret test results and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and equipment (e.g., multimeters, power analyzers, oscilloscopes) to assess and troubleshoot electrical functionality.
• Work closely with engineers to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues and implement repairs and other corrective actions.
• Provide feedback to the design and engineering teams to improve product designs and streamline processes.

Desired Qualifications and Skills :

Preferred Qualifications and Skills :

Benefits

Physical Demands

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.