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This role focuses on supporting existing customer contracts, strategizing new product lines, and driving organic growth through Saronic and customer-derived mission packages.\nThis role partners closely with the Saronic Growth, Programs and Strategic Partnerships organizations. This role is also expected to embed directly into programs, customer engagements, partnerships, or internal initiatives to provide support and technical expertise.\nResponsibilities\nTechnical Execution Leadership\nLead end-to-end technical execution for mission package integration on Saronic platforms, from design support through field deployment and sustainment.\n\nSupport complex payload and package integrations on Saronic’s 180ft Marauder, while also supporting Corsair and Mirage integration efforts.\n\nTranslate high-level requirements into actionable steps for engineering and operations teams, driving disciplined technical execution in ambiguous environments.\n\nMaintain technical baselines across multiple mission packaged, ensuring traceability from design to delivery.\n\nDrive technical risk identification, mitigation, and resolution with cross-functional teams.\n\nContribute to Engineering Change Boards (ECB) and other technical working groups at Saronic\n\nIntegration & Field Readiness\nPlan and oversee integration, testing, and on-water operations in coordination with Product, Engineering, and Production.\n\nProvide clear technical direction and coordination for cross-functional teams during field trials, demonstrations, and acceptance events.\n\nEnsure technical configurations are validated and approved before production and deployment.\n\nCapture and communicate lessons learned from test events and field operations into future iterations.\n\nCross Functional Coordination\nWork closely with engineering, software, forward deployed engineering, mission operations, and product teams to synchronize integration schedules and milestones.\n\nCoordinate with Engineering to ensure scope, design intent, and technical priorities are aligned with program goals.\n\nInterface with Production and Quality to ensure build configurations and acceptance criteria meet customer expectations.\n\nSupport Program Managers with technical inputs for customer meetings, reporting, and deliverables.\n\nRisk & Configuration Management\nMaintain visibility into technical, operational, and programmatic risks across assigned packages.\n\nLead risk review meetings and maintain mitigation plans in collaboration with Program, Product, and Engineering leadership.\n\nEnforce disciplined configuration management for vessels, payloads, and software versions.\n\nOversee technical documentation, ensuring completeness, traceability, and readiness for audits or delivery.\n\nCustomer & Stakeholder Engagement\nServe as a dynamic point of contact for technical customer engagements, bridging operational needs with package capability.\n\nParticipate in design reviews, field demos, and technical exchanges with customer stakeholders.\n\nDeliver concise technical updates and after action reports to leadership and customer audiences.\n\nTranslate real-world customer feedback into actionable improvements for Product and Engineering.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field.\n\n7+ years of experience in technical program management, systems integration, or defense-related development programs.\n\nDemonstrated success leading cross-functional technical teams through the design, build, and integration lifecycle.\n\nStrong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and autonomy integration principles.\n\nProven experience managing risk, configuration, and readiness for complex technical maritime systems.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface confidently with technical and non-technical audiences.\n\nWillingness to travel up to 25% of the time.\n\nSecret security clearance eligibility required, active preferred.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience managing or integrating unmanned defense, maritime, or robotic systems.\n\nFamiliarity with naval readiness systems and logistics management systems.\n\nExperience building or supporting sustainment and training infrastructures for new technologies.\n\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with a strong growth mandate.\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\nKey Competencies\nCan connect component-level design decisions to overall system and mission performance.\n\nCan translate complex technical data into clear, actionable information for stakeholders.\n\nLeadership of high performing distributed technical teams.\n\nAbility to balance execution excellence with growth, team-building, and organizational scaling.\n\nEstablished track record of clear, consistent, and correct communications with peers, leaders, and external stakeholders.\n\nComfort guiding customers through ambiguous or evolving requirements and shaping actionable solutions.\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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