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Saronic Technologies

Training Specialist at Saronic Technologies (Franklin, LA)

Saronic Technologies· Franklin, LA·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

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.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the training calendar at the Franklin shipyard — scheduling, logistics, and materials — and lead onboarding that gives new hires a consistent start and accelerates time to productivity.
  • Partner with shipyard leadership, production supervisors, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps and translate them into practical, hands-on instruction.
  • Adapt corporate-developed content for site conditions and confirm programs are delivered consistently to standard across trades.
  • Apply adult learning principles and site safety, operational, and compliance requirements to all trainings delivered on the floor.
  • Track completion, quality, and learner feedback in the learning management system, report results to shipyard leadership and corporate L&D, and use that data to refine programs.
  • Design and deliver on-the-job training for welders, fitters, and related production trades — covering blueprint reading, layout, assembly, and the safe use of trade tools, equipment, and rigging.
  • Deliver required equipment and safety training, including Powered Industrial Truck certification, reinforcing PPE, fire prevention, and equipment inspection expectations in every session.
  • Coach trainees in real time during hands-on practice and escalate when a pattern points to a process or program issue rather than an individual one.
  • Host and coordinate local workforce development partners on site visits, materials reviews, and third-party-led sessions, working with corporate L&D on implementation.

Qualifications: Required

  • 3+ years of experience in aluminum welding, fitting, or a related shipbuilding/heavy manufacturing trade, in a training, mentoring, or lead role.
  • Certification in any of the following areas: manufacturing, mariner, welding, and/or electrical.
  • Strong facilitation, writing, editing, project management, and organization skills.
  • Ability to partner directly with subject matter experts to scope learning objectives and translate complex content into accessible learning experiences.
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred

  • Experience producing and delivering training in manufacturing or technical environments.
  • Experience administering training in a Learning Management System (LMS); Cornerstone preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
  • Experience creating training for defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems.
  • Experience facilitating live or virtual training sessions for end users or technical teams.
  • Experience conducting skills gap analyses or training needs assessments on a production floor. 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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