Saronic
Program Manager, Mission Package Integration
$143K–$222K
Austin, TX +2 · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Location
- Austin, TX
San Diego, CA
New Orleans, LA - Experience
- 7+ years in technical program management, systems integration, or defense-related development programs.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S.-based roles, access to export-controlled information requires “U.S. Person” status as defined by U.S. law.
About the job
Leads the technical integration and delivery of mission packages, payloads, and modules on Saronic autonomous surface vessel programs, from design through field deployment and sustainment.
What you'll do
- Lead mission package integration, testing, field operations, and deployment across vessel programs.
- Coordinate engineering, production, quality, software, and program teams; manage technical risks, configurations, documentation, and readiness.
- Support customer technical engagements, field demonstrations, reporting, and feedback-driven product improvements.
What they ask for
- 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 design, build, and integration; understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and autonomy integration principles.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time; Secret security clearance eligibility required.
Nice to have
- Active Secret security clearance preferred.
- Experience with unmanned defense, maritime, or robotic systems; naval readiness or logistics management systems; or sustainment and training infrastructure.
Pay
$143K – $222K (base salary)
Tools
Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV)
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