Deputy Program Manager, Engineering Services

The role

The Deputy Program Manager leads the execution of small Unmanned Surface Vessel Mission Package Integration activities. This role manages budgets, schedules, and statements of work while coordinating integration, testing, and fielding of payload systems.

What you will do

• Own program budgets, schedules, and statements of work
• Report program health to leadership and customers
• Manage customer purchase requests from quote through delivery and invoicing
• Manage and track supporting logistics for customer events and integration activities
• Lead payload and mission package integration from design through on-water testing and fielding
• Plan and run on-water tests, exercises, and demonstration events
• Own mission package configuration across builds and variants
• Provide technical support for fielded systems and manage service campaigns
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and end-users
• Support new business with win themes and technical approaches

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in program management, systems integration, or technical product delivery
• Demonstrated ownership of program budget, schedule, scope, statements of work, and customer relationships
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and customer-facing functions
• Excellent written and verbal communication with technical teams, end-users, and government customers
• Working knowledge of small vessel Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (H&ME) structures and systems
• Working knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, and software architecture
• Willingness and ability to participate in on-water testing and field exercise events
• Experience managing risk, configuration, and readiness for complex technical maritime systems

Nice to have

• Experience with unmanned surface vessels (USV/sUSV), unmanned maritime systems, or payload/mission package integration
• Familiarity with DoD or other government acquisition processes, program execution, and contract deliverables
• PMP certification or equivalent program/project management training

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)

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.