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ManagerFull-time
Salary Range
$163,200 - $220,800 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
Saronic Technologies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the technical execution, integration, and fleet readiness of Autonomous Surface Vessel programs. This role serves as the technical bridge between internal engineering teams and external customers, ensuring alignment between development and field operations. The position requires direct customer engagement to translate operational needs into actionable technical plans.
Key Responsibilities
- →Lead end-to-end technical execution for ASV programs from design through field deployment
- →Translate customer requirements into engineering deliverables and testable configurations
- →Maintain technical baselines across multiple builds ensuring traceability from design to delivery
- →Drive technical risk identification, mitigation, and resolution with cross-functional teams
- →Plan and oversee integration, testing, and on-water operations
- →Ensure technical configurations are validated before production and deployment
- →Partner with Product teams to align technical execution with product roadmaps
- →Coordinate with Engineering to ensure scope and design intent align with program goals
- →Interface with Production and Quality to ensure build configurations meet customer expectations
- →Maintain visibility into technical, operational, and programmatic risks
- →Enforce disciplined configuration management for vessels, payloads, and software
- →Serve as technical point of contact for customer and partner engagements
- →Participate in design reviews, field demos, and technical exchanges with stakeholders
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems, or related technical field
- ✓8+ years experience in technical program management, systems integration, or defense-related development
- ✓Demonstrated success leading cross-functional technical teams through design, build, and integration lifecycle
- ✓Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and autonomy integration principles
- ✓Proven experience managing risk, configuration, and readiness for complex maritime systems
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- ✓Experience with unmanned defense, maritime, or robotic systems preferred
- ✓Familiarity with naval readiness systems and logistics management preferred
- ✓Ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- ✓Leadership of high performing distributed technical teams
- ✓Ability to translate complex technical data into clear, actionable information
Benefits
- ★Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- ★Generous PTO and holiday time
- ★Paid maternity and paternity leave
- ★Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
- ★401(k) retirement plan
- ★Stock options and equity participation
- ★Life and disability insurance
- ★Free lunch and unlimited office snacks and drinks
