Forward Deployed Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

Saronic Technologies develops autonomous and intelligent platforms that improve maritime operations. It is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to work on real-world problems that contribute to its autonomous surface vessels. The intern gains hands-on experience in software development, testing and integration, working alongside experienced engineers on autonomy, sensor fusion and real-time processing. The internship is full-time in the office (40 hours per week) in Austin, Texas, from May through August 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and test software components for autonomous systems, including navigation algorithms, sensor integration and communication protocols.
• Help develop and optimize algorithms for real-time decision-making, path planning and object detection.
• Assist in building testing frameworks and take part in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to validate software in simulated and real-world environments.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware and networking issues that arise during deployments.
• Contribute to technical documentation such as design specifications, user manuals and test plans.
• Work with mechanical, electrical and systems engineers to integrate software with hardware.

Required profile

• Student currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of robotics, autonomous systems and sensor technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and spend time in the field testing and improving ASV systems in real-world maritime settings.

Required skills

• Programming in Python, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript or Rust.
• Knowledge of robotics principles, autonomous systems and sensor technologies.