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Saronic Technologies · 2 hours ago

Technical Program Manager

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

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. The Technical Program Manager will lead the technical execution and integration of Autonomous Surface Vessel programs, ensuring alignment between engineering and customer needs while managing risks and driving technical performance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end technical execution for assigned ASV programs, from design through field deployment

Translate customer and program requirements into actionable engineering deliverables and testable configurations

Maintain technical baselines across multiple builds or variants, ensuring traceability from design to delivery

Drive technical risk identification, mitigation, and resolution with cross-functional teams

Contribute to Engineering Change Boards (ECB) and other technical working groups at Saronic

Plan and oversee integration, testing, and on-water operations in coordination with Product, Engineering, and Production

Work closely with the Fleet Integration & Services Specialists to ensure consistent, safe, and well-documented field execution

Ensure technical configurations are validated and approved before production and deployment

Capture and communicate lessons learned from test events and field operations into future iterations

Partner with Product teams to align technical execution with product roadmaps and capability development

Coordinate with Engineering to ensure scope, design intent, and technical priorities are aligned with program goals

Interface with Production and Quality to ensure build configurations and acceptance criteria meet customer expectations

Support Program Managers with technical inputs for customer meetings, reporting, and deliverables

Maintain visibility into technical, operational, and programmatic risks across assigned programs

Lead risk review meetings and maintain mitigation plans in collaboration with Program, Product, and Engineering leadership

Enforce disciplined configuration management for vessels, payloads, and software versions

Oversee technical documentation, ensuring completeness, traceability, and readiness for audits or delivery

Serve as the technical point of contact for customer and partner engagements, bridging operational needs with product capability

Participate in design reviews, field demos, and technical exchanges with customer stakeholders

Deliver concise technical updates and after action reports to leadership and customer audiences

Translate real-world customer feedback into actionable improvements for Product and Engineering

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementSystems IntegrationRisk ManagementMaritime SystemsMechanical IntegrationElectrical IntegrationSoftware IntegrationAutonomy IntegrationTeam BuildingStakeholder EngagementCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems, or a related technical field

8+ years of experience in technical program management, systems integration, or defense-related development programs

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional technical teams through the design, build, and integration lifecycle

Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and autonomy integration principles

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

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