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You will own the end-to-end coordination of each range event - from initial scheduling and safety approvals, through launcher installation and checkout, vessel movement to the range, ordnance onload, and live test execution, to post-event launcher de-installation and demobilization. Acting as the connective tissue between Saronic engineering and operations, the Government customer, payload and effector providers, and the range authorities, you will make sure every stakeholder has the access, documentation, and information needed to execute a safe, on-schedule, and successful test.\nResponsibilities\nRange scheduling & access\nServe as Saronic’s single point of contact to U.S. Government test ranges - including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station / Space Launch Delta 45 (Eastern Range), the Point Mugu Sea Range (NAWCWD, Naval Base Ventura County), and the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) - as well as other Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) sites as programs require.\n\nSubmit, track, and maintain range-use requests and Universal Documentation System (UDS) products (e.g., Program Introduction, Program Requirements, and Operations Requirements documents), and negotiate and lock test windows on range schedules.\n\nCoordinate range instrumentation, tracking, optics, telemetry, and Time-Space-Position Information (TSPI) requirements, along with frequency/spectrum requests, with range personnel.\n\nManage schedule conflicts, slip planning, and re-baselining across multiple concurrent test campaigns.\n\nSafety, ordnance & regulatory approvals\nDevelop and shepherd range safety packages, hazard analyses, mission rules, and launch commit criteria through range safety and flight safety boards.\n\nCoordinate ordnance transportation, explosives safety siting, and Explosives Safety Quantity-Distance (ESQD) requirements in accordance with DoD and range explosives safety standards.\n\nCoordinate ordnance/effector onload, staging, arming and de-arming, and disposition, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and range safety support.\n\nSupport environmental and regulatory compliance, including Notices to Mariners and Airmen (NOTMAR/NOTAM) and marine-mammal and environmental monitoring requirements.\n\nTest event planning & execution\nBuild and maintain the integrated schedule for each test event, spanning launcher hardware installation, checkout, vessel movement to the range, ordnance onload, execution, and de-installation.\n\nCoordinate logistics for vessel transport to and from the range (over-the-road and/or marine transit), launch and recovery, and support and safety craft.\n\nLead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), rehearsals and dry runs, and go/no-go processes, and run day-of coordination among range control, the Saronic test team, and payload providers.\n\nManage post-test launcher de-installation, demobilization, range clearance, and event close-out, including data hand-off and lessons learned.\n\nStakeholder & information management\nAct as the information hub across Saronic, the Government customer, and payload/effector providers, maintaining shared schedules, action-item logs, interface documentation, and status reporting.\n\nCoordinate the flow of technical and programmatic information, including handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified material in accordance with program security requirements.\n\nFacilitate interface control between Saronic vessel and launcher hardware and third-party effectors, missiles, and targets (e.g., aerial and surface target drones).\n\nSupport the agreements and funding mechanisms that enable range use\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, a physical science, logistics/operations management, or a related field - or equivalent military/operational experience in lieu of a degree.\n\n3-6 years of experience in test range operations, missile/weapons or flight test, range safety, or military test and operations.\n\nWorking knowledge of U.S. Government test range scheduling, safety, and documentation processes.\n\nFamiliarity with ordnance and explosives handling and safety requirements.\n\nDemonstrated ability to plan and coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder events against a fixed schedule and budget.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to brief both technical teams and Government leadership.\n\nWillingness and ability to travel frequently (up to ~50-75% during active test periods) and to work on the waterfront and aboard vessels in an outdoor marine environment.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrior working relationships with, or direct experience at, the Point Mugu Sea Range / NAWCWD, PMRF, Cape Canaveral / SLD 45, Eglin / Gulf Range, White Sands Missile Range, or similar ranges.\n\nMilitary background in surface warfare, aviation ordnance, gunner’s mate, EOD, range operations, or space/missile operations (U.S. Navy, USSF, USMC, Army, or USAF).\n\nExperience with unmanned/autonomous surface vessels (USV/ASV) or other maritime platforms.\n\nFamiliarity with missile/effector integration, launchers, and fire-control interfaces.\n\nKnowledge of the Universal Documentation System (UDS) and Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) processes.\n\nFamiliarity with DoD explosives safety standards (e.g., DoD 6055.09-M) and range safety documentation.\n\nActive Secret clearance (or higher).\n\nProject management certification (e.g., PMP) or equivalent demonstrated experience.\n\nSmall-boat operations experience or relevant U.S. Coast Guard credentials.\n\nTravel & Work Environments\nSignificant travel to test ranges, with extended on-site stays around test windows; travel is campaign-driven and may exceed 50% during active test periods.\n\nWork is performed at Saronic facilities, on the waterfront, and aboard vessels - including outdoors, in marine conditions, and around heavy equipment and ordnance.\n\nMust be able to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends, to meet range windows and weather/sea-state constraints.\n\nMust be able to lift and carry equipment, board vessels, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE); reasonable accommodations will be considered.\n\nPhysical Demands\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\n\nOccasional standing and walking within the office\n\nManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment\n\nVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports\n\nOccasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies\n\nLifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)\n\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents\nTime Off: Generous PTO and Holidays\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\nPet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\nSaronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees\nIf 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 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nSaronic 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. 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