Program Manager (Mission Package Integration)

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Program Manager for Mission Package Integration to lead the development, integration, and delivery of modules, kits, and mission packages onto its Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) programs. The role involves technical execution, supporting existing customer contracts, strategizing new product lines, and driving organic growth.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in technical program management, a strong understanding of integration principles, and excellent communication skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with a strong growth mandate

Responsibilities

• The Program Manager will work closely with various teams, oversee integration and testing, maintain technical baselines, and ensure technical configurations are validated before production and deployment.
• Lead the end-to-end technical execution for mission package integration on Saronic platforms, from design support through field deployment and sustainment.
• Support complex payload and package integrations on Saronic’s 180ft Marauder, while also supporting Corsair and Mirage integration efforts.
• Drive technical risk identification, mitigation, and resolution with cross-functional teams, and maintain visibility into technical, operational, and programmatic risks across assigned packages.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional technical teams through the design, build, and integration lifecycle
• Can connect component-level design decisions to overall system and mission performance
• Established track record of clear, consistent, and correct communications with peers, leaders, and external stakeholders
• Can translate complex technical data into clear, actionable information for stakeholders

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, systems integration, or defense-related development programs
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and autonomy integration principles

Secret security clearance eligibility required, active preferred

• Proven experience managing risk, configuration, and readiness for complex technical maritime systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface confidently with technical and non-technical audiences
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field
• Familiarity with naval readiness systems and logistics management systems
• Ability to balance execution excellence with growth, team-building, and organizational scaling

Leadership of high performing distributed technical teams

• Comfort guiding customers through ambiguous or evolving requirements and shaping actionable solutions
• Experience building or supporting sustainment and training infrastructures for new technologies

Preferred

• Experience managing or integrating unmanned defense, maritime, or robotic systems