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Saronic Technologies · 2 days ago

Service & Fleet Integration Program Manager

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

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. They are seeking a Services and Fleet Integration Manager to lead the development and integration of operational, training, and sustainment pathways for fleet-wide adoption of their autonomous surface vessel systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and manage relationships with fleet and operational stakeholders

Serve as the fleet’s trusted point of contact for integrating Saronic capabilities into existing and emerging naval operations

Lead planning and coordination for deployment, sustainment, and readiness integration of Saronic resources at fleet locations

Establish regular touchpoints with command counterparts to synchronize operational priorities, resolve integration challenges, and identify opportunities for capability expansion

Represent Saronic during fleet engagements, training, exercises, and demos, ensuring close alignment between Saronic’s product roadmaps and customer needs

Act as an advocate for the customer within Saronic to ensure that fleet perspectives, challenges, and insights directly inform product and service decisions

Define, document, and execute 'man, train, and equip' strategies that support operational availability and end-user readiness

Partner with internal teams (Mission Services, Product, Programs, and Growth) to ensure training pipelines, sustainment models, and field services align with fleet demand

Lead cross-functional integration efforts to align personnel training, maintenance infrastructure, and supply chains with Saronic’s deployment timelines

Translate end-user feedback into actionable product, training, and sustainment improvements

Collaborate with Engineering and Mission Services to build infrastructure that supports long-term sustainment (e.g., regional maintenance sites, spares management)

Deliver concise technical reports and recommendations to PMs and internal stakeholders

Support fleet-level operational testing, troubleshooting, and readiness verification

Capture operational data, lessons learned, and customer feedback during field engagements

Maintain strong communication channels between field operations and internal development teams

Contribute to business capture and proposal development by defining service integration and sustainment strategies

Serve as the connective tissue between Saronic’s fleet operations and internal technical, operations, and growth teams

Ensure that customer lessons learned are captured and institutionalized through playbooks and standard operating procedures

Qualification

Systems integrationFleet operationsNavy training processesUnmanned defense systemsLogistics managementTeam buildingCommunicationProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering (systems, mechanical, electrical) or related discipline

8+ years of experience in systems integration, field engineering, or fleet operations

Demonstrated experience working with Fleet or Combatant Commands and understanding of Navy administrative and operational structures

Strong familiarity with Navy training, maintenance, and readiness generation processes

Proven ability to coordinate across technical and operational teams to deliver integrated fleet solutions

Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with senior military and civilian stakeholders

Preferred

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

Familiarity with naval readiness systems and logistics management systems

Experience building or supporting sustainment and training infrastructures for new technologies

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

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 99% 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