Associate Product Manager

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Time off

Parental leave

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Life & disability insurance

Pet insurance

Free lunch & drinks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking an Associate Product Manager to contribute to the strategy, development, and delivery of autonomous maritime products. You will own a defined product area, support product initiatives, and collaborate with engineering, production, and operations teams to move quickly and effectively.

The role targets junior product managers or engineers transitioning into product management, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Shrewd judgement and a keen sense for what differentiates good products from bad.
• Diplomatic disposition with knack for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong technical background with knowledge of autonomous systems and/or constituent technologies (sensors and perception, radios and networking, structures and mechanical design, board design and electrical architectures, etc)
• Mature written and verbal communication skills, with comfort and experience creating presentations, writing memos, and presenting to an audience
• Interest in product management; past experience is preferred but not required
• Detail-oriented mindset for all projects, large and small

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy: Support the development of a comprehensive product strategy that is aligned to Saronic's vision and considerate of defense and commercial requirements.
• Product Development: Dig deep with engineering, production, and mission operations teams to drive execution and push product development forward.
• Roadmap Planning: Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap for an initiative, product component, or other effort nested within the responsibilities of a Product Manager.
• Content Generation: Proactively generate content to provide updates and educate both internal and external stakeholders.
• Intra-Team Support: Build and maintain internal tools, documentation, and other materials that enable the Product function at Saronic.

Skills

Shrewd judgement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong technical background

Written and verbal communication

Interest in product management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Job description

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.

Job Overview

We are seeking an Associate Product Manager to contribute to the strategy, development, and delivery of cutting‑edge autonomous maritime products. Reporting to a Product or Senior Product Manager, you’ll own a defined product area, carry distinct responsibilities, provide ongoing support to key Saronic products, and contribute to building and maintaining cross‑Product team resources. This role is designed for junior product managers or hardware or software engineers looking to shift into product management. We will train your skills; we need your enthusiasm, organization, judgement, work ethic, comfort with ambiguity, and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy: Support the development of a comprehensive product strategy that is aligned to Saronic's vision and considerate of defense and commercial requirements. Analyze operational needs, market trends, competition, and user feedback to identify opportunities and drive product differentiation.

• Product Development: Dig deep with engineering, production, and mission operations teams to drive execution and push product development forward. Get underway on a ship, walk the production line, and sit with the software team to understand what’s happening and what needs to be done to move at speed.

• Roadmap Planning: Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap for an initiative, product component, or other effort nested within the responsibilities of a Product Manager. Target both immediate success and integration into broader Saronic activities and priorities.

• Content Generation: Proactively generate content to provide updates and educate both internal and external stakeholders. Help non‑technical audiences understand how our products work and the rationale behind our design choices. Help technical audiences understand what customers need and how our products need to function to ensure customer success.

• Intra‑Team Support: Build and maintain internal tools, documentation, and other materials that enable the Product function at Saronic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

• Shrewd judgement and a keen sense for what differentiates good products from bad

• Diplomatic disposition with knack for cross‑functional collaboration

• Strong technical background with knowledge of autonomous systems and/or constituent technologies (sensors and perception, radios and networking, structures and mechanical design, board design and electrical architectures, etc)

• Mature written and verbal communication skills, with comfort and experience creating presentations, writing memos, and presenting to an audience

• Interest in product management; past experience is preferred but not required

• Detail‑oriented mindset for all projects, large and small

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Occasional standing and walking within the office

• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports

• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies

• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check‑ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry‑standard salaries with opportunities for performance‑based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long‑term disability coverage

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export‑controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.