Maritime Autonomy Program Manager - Mission Packages

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Unlimited snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Program Manager of Mission Package Integration to lead the development, integration, and delivery of modules, kits, and mission packages for Autonomous Surface Vessel programs. The role focuses on bridging platforms with bespoke and off-the-shelf payloads, supporting existing contracts, and driving growth through customer-derived mission packages.

The PM will embed into programs to provide technical expertise and coordinate across engineering, production, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years in technical program management or defense-related development programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams through design, build, and integration lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and autonomy integration.
• Experience managing risk, configuration, and readiness for complex maritime systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to interface with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Secret security clearance eligibility; active preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical execution for mission package integration on Saronic platforms, from design support through field deployment and sustainment.
• Support complex payload and package integrations on Saronic’s 180ft Marauder, while also supporting Corsair and Mirage integration efforts.
• Translate high-level requirements into actionable steps for engineering and operations teams, driving disciplined technical execution in ambiguous environments.
• Maintain technical baselines across multiple mission packaged, ensuring traceability from design to delivery.
• Drive technical risk identification, mitigation, and resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to Engineering Change Boards (ECB) and other technical working groups at Saronic.
• Plan and oversee integration, testing, and on-water operations in coordination with Product, Engineering, and Production.
• Provide clear technical direction and coordination for cross-functional teams during field trials, demonstrations, and acceptance events.
• Ensure technical configurations are validated and approved before production and deployment.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned from test events and field operations into future iterations.
• Work closely with engineering, software, forward deployed engineering, mission operations, and product teams to synchronize integration schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure scope, design intent, and technical priorities are aligned with program goals.
• Interface with Production and Quality to ensure build configurations and acceptance criteria meet customer expectations.
• Support Program Managers with technical inputs for customer meetings, reporting, and deliverables.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Systems integration

Risk management

Communication

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Naval Architecture/ related field

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Program Manager of Mission Package Integration to lead the development, integration, and delivery of modules, kits, and mission packages for Autonomous Surface Vessel programs. The role focuses on bridging platforms with bespoke and off-the-shelf payloads, supporting existing contracts, and driving growth through customer-derived mission packages.

The PM will embed into programs to provide technical expertise and coordinate across engineering, production, and