Maritime Autonomy Programs Lead – Equity Options

Saronic Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Unlimited drinks & snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a hands-on Program Manager to own details and drive multiple SOCOM-focused contracts. The role emphasizes in-person collaboration with engineering, production, and operations teams, bridging technical documentation and program leadership across cross-functional domains.

The ideal candidate has DoD program experience, strong MS Project/Office skills, and a proven track record in fast-paced, high-trust environments with travel up to 35%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Naval Architecture, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years in program management, preferably defense/engineering/technical environment.
• Familiarity with DoD program requirements, government contracting, and PM standards.
• Reading technical documentation and engaging credibly with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Scope & scheduling: translate opportunities into clear scope and schedules.
• Program execution: support PM across all process groups for multiple programs.
• Cross-functional coordination: serve as daily contact across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Training.
• Risk, compliance & field support: track risks, ensure contract compliance, support field operations.

Skills

5+ years program management

Cross-functional leadership

Bias for action

Willingness to travel

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Naval Architecture/Business Admin/PM

Tools

MS Project

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Confluence

Slack

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a hands-on Program Manager to own details and drive multiple SOCOM-focused contracts. The role emphasizes in-person collaboration with engineering, production, and operations teams, bridging technical documentation and program leadership across cross-functional domains.

The ideal candidate has DoD program experience, strong MS Project/Office skills, and a proven track record in fast-paced, high-trust environments with travel up to 35%.