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Saronic Technologies · 3 days ago

Operations Specialist, Forward Deployed Engineering

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Saronic Technologies is seeking a highly organized and mission-driven Operations Specialist to support the Forward Deployed Engineering team. This role involves operational execution and program-level project management, ensuring precision in all FDE efforts including field demos and customer deployments.

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Responsibilities

Own and manage project schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional milestones for FDE-led initiatives

Support the definition, documentation, and tracking of technical requirements and system capabilities

Run and coordinate structured design reviews to capture decisions and ensure alignment with engineering and product roadmaps

Track and manage FDE-related budgets, vendor contracts, and spend against plan

Monitor risks, resourcing constraints, and execution dependencies across fielded projects

Maintain accurate documentation of Bill of Materials (BOMs), procurement timelines, and key component delivery schedules

Drive the day-to-day operational rhythm of the FDE team

Drive logistics and coordination for field operations, customer demos, internal tests, and deployments

Ensure centralized visibility into team activities via dashboards and regular reporting on deliverables and resource utilization

Collaborate with engineering, product, legal, and compliance teams to ensure alignment on FDE goals and execution timelines

Serve as a trusted liaison between the FDE team and internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear, timely communication and follow-through

Support scaling the team to an international footprint

Partner with the FDE Manager to ensure strategic initiatives are staffed, scoped, and executed effectively

Identify and improve operational inefficiencies across onboarding, documentation, tooling, and knowledge sharing

Develop and refine process workflows, templates, and coordination mechanisms to scale execution quality and consistency

Coordinate hiring and onboarding efforts for new FDE team members

Qualification

Operations managementBudget managementProject managementERP systemsDesign reviewsTechnical documentationCross-functional coordinationCommunicatorDetail-orientedSelf-starter

Required

3+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, or engineering program management in robotics, aerospace, defense, or a similar field

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related field

Experience managing schedules, budgets, and component delivery timelines in a hardware and software environment

Proven experience supporting multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, field-driven contexts

Familiarity with running or supporting design reviews, managing requirements traceability, and coordinating subsystem development efforts

Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Monday, Coda, MS Excel, or equivalent)

Detail-oriented, with a systems-level mindset, and the ability to manage technical documentation and execution workflows

Excellent communicator and able to translate between technical teams, external partners, and operational stakeholders

Self-starter with a strong bias toward ownership and a pragmatic, get-things-done attitude

Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), MRP systems (e.g., ION), and BOM management tools (e.g., Arena)

Preferred

Familiarity with U.S. defense contracting, DoD logistics, and proposal/IRAD tracking

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Company

Saronic Technologies

Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.

Founded in 2022

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees