Saronic
Manager - Special Programs
Austin, TX · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jun 5, 2026
- Education
- Bachelors degree in engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- Visa sponsorship
- If based in the United States, the role requires U.S. Person status to access export-controlled information or items.
About the job
Manages the administrative and operational work of a rapid-prototyping team, guiding project execution and technical reviews while helping shape future product ideas.
What you'll do
- Manage team operations, including scheduling, staffing, budgets, procurement, vendors, and progress reporting.
- Plan and track prototype builds, field tests, and demonstrations across engineering contributors.
- Provide technical input in design reviews and collaborate with product and technical leaders to prioritize ideas and align work with the product roadmap.
What they ask for
- Experience managing small, fast-moving engineering or R&D teams.
- Working technical literacy across areas such as autonomy, embedded systems, robotics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
- Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources, and to turn ambiguous ideas into structured plans.
- Bachelors degree in engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting prototype hardware development, field testing, or Government demonstrations.
- Familiarity with defense acquisition, export controls, or classified program management.
Tools
autonomy, embedded systems, robotics
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