Program Manager, Mission Package Integration

The role

The Program Manager of Mission Package Integration will lead the development, integration, and delivery of modules, kits, and mission packages onto Autonomous Surface Vessel programs. This technical executor role bridges Saronic platforms with bespoke and commercial off the shelf kits, modules, and payloads.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end technical execution for mission package integration from design support through field deployment and sustainment.
• Support complex payload and package integrations on Marauder, Corsair, and Mirage platforms.
• Translate high-level requirements into actionable steps for engineering and operations teams.
• Maintain technical baselines across multiple mission packaged.
• Drive technical risk identification, mitigation, and resolution.
• Contribute to Engineering Change Boards and other technical working groups.
• Plan and oversee integration, testing, and on-water operations.
• Provide technical direction and coordination for cross-functional teams during field trials and demonstrations.
• Ensure technical configurations are validated and approved before production and deployment.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned from test events and field operations.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field.
• 7+ 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Secret security clearance eligibility required.

Nice to have

• 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.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees).
• Secret security clearance eligibility required.

About the company

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.