Saronic Technologies

Security Liaison at Saronic Technologies (Austin, TX)

Saronic Technologies· Austin, TX·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Contract

Saronic Technologies at a glance

Saronic builds autonomous surface vessels and the software to command them, aiming to give the U.S. Navy and allied fleets uncrewed ships at scale.

Saronic designs, builds, and operates autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) for naval and maritime missions, pairing in-house hardware with AI-driven autonomy and command-and-control software. The vessels run from the 24-foot Corsair to the 180-foot Marauder, and Saronic sells the whole stack: the boats, the autonomy, and the mission-control software that ties a fleet together.

$2.85B+ raised · latest: Series D · $1.75B · 2026 · backed by Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Caffeinated Capital

Job description

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

Job Overview: We're seeking a Security Liaison responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and compliance of all visitors, vendors, contractors, and other non-authorized personnel while on company property. This position serves as an authorized escort, providing continuous oversight and guidance to ensure adherence to company security policies, safety requirements, and operational procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Escort vendors, contractors, visitors, and other non-cleared personnel throughout company facilities as required.
  • Monitor escorted personnel to ensure compliance with all company security, safety, and operational policies and procedures.
  • Prevent unauthorized access to restricted, controlled, or sensitive areas.
  • Verify visitor credentials, badges, and access authorizations before granting entry into designated spaces.
  • Maintain continuous visual contact with escorted individuals while they are in authorized areas.
  • Report security violations, suspicious activity, safety concerns, or policy non-compliance to Security Management immediately.
  • Ensure visitors and contractors follow all applicable safety requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Assist with visitor check-in and check-out procedures, badge issuance, and access control processes.
  • Document escort activities, incidents, and visitor movements in accordance with company requirements.
  • Provide guidance on facility rules, emergency procedures, and workplace expectations to escorted personnel.
  • Support security operations during audits, inspections, and special projects as needed.
  • Maintain professionalism and customer service while enforcing security requirements.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to understand and enforce security policies, procedures, and access control requirements.
  • Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
  • Basic computer skills for logging activities and completing reports.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
  • Ability to escort personnel throughout large facilities, including office, manufacturing, warehouse, and outdoor environments.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to respond quickly to security or safety incidents when necessary.

Work Environment: This position may operate in office, manufacturing, warehouse, or outdoor environments. The Security Escort must maintain a high level of vigilance while interacting with a variety of visitors and contractors in a professional and courteous manner. If this role is based in the United States, it 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 govinfo.gov/1324b.

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.

Why work at Saronic Technologies

  • Culture: Values include “United We Win” (teamwork, respect), “Trust Fuels Triumph” (transparency, integrity), “Solutions Driven” (creative problem‑solving), and “One Mission” (national security focus).
  • Work environment: Primarily on‑site in Austin, TX, with additional offices in Australia, UK, and Japan. High‑growth startup pace with a mission‑driven defense focus.
  • Perks & ratings: LinkedIn employer rating 4.2/5.0 (compensation 4.5, culture 4.0, career 4.3). Notable talent drawn from SpaceX, Tesla, Anduril, Blue Origin, and Lockheed Martin.
  • Engineering culture: Heavy emphasis on cross‑disciplinary teams (perception, navigation, ML, C2, systems integration) and building “captainless” ships.

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