Associate Product Manager

Front Door Defense; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Time Off & Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Free lunch & snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies, a leader in autonomous maritime technology, is seeking an Associate Product Manager to help shape strategy and delivery for cutting-edge products. You will own a defined product area, work with engineering and operations, and help translate complex technical needs into customer-focused solutions.

Ideal candidates are junior PMs or engineers transitioning to product management; you will be trained and supported while contributing to cross-product initiatives, documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or related field.
• Shrewd judgment with a keen sense for differentiating good products.
• Diplomatic disposition with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong technical background with knowledge of autonomous systems and related technologies.
• Mature written and verbal communication skills with experience creating presentations.
• Interest in product management; past experience preferred but not required.
• Detail-oriented mindset for all projects, large and small.

Responsibilities

• Support development of a comprehensive product strategy aligned to vision and market needs.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations to drive product development.
• Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap for initiatives.
• Generate content to update and educate stakeholders, and clarify customer needs.
• Build and maintain internal tools, documentation, and materials for the Product function.

Skills

Judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or Business

Tools

Autonomous systems knowledge

Sensors and perception

Radios and networking

Boards design/electrical architectures

Job description

Associate Product Manager

Define and drive a product area from concept to delivery for autonomous maritime tech

Location: Austin, Texas

About The Role

Associate Product Manager

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, judgment, 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 judgment 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
• Saronic CCAA Notice for Candidates and California Employees
• 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.