Program Manager, Mission Package Integration
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Saronic Technologies is actively seeking a Program Manager of Mission Package Integration to lead the development, integration, and delivery of modules and payloads onto ASV programs.
The role focuses on bridging platforms with bespoke and COTS kits, supporting existing contracts, and expanding product lines through customer‑driven mission packages, while collaborating with Growth, Programs, and Partnerships teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- 5+ years in technical program management, systems integration, or defense‑related development.
- Proven cross‑functional leadership across design, build, and integration lifecycles.
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software and autonomy integration.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% and secrecy clearance eligibility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end technical execution for mission package integration on platforms.
- Coordinate field trials, demonstrations, and customer engagements.
- Ensure configurations are validated and traceable from design to delivery.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks with cross‑functional teams.
- Embed into programs to provide support and technical expertise.
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- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Saronic Technologies
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Austin, TX, USA
- New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Arlington, VA, USA
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted on Aug 21, 2026
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.
Saronic Technologies is seeking a Program Manager of Mission Package Integration to lead the development, integration, and delivery of modules, kits, and mission packages onto Saronic’s growing portfolio of Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) programs.
The Mission Package Integrations PM is a technical executor focusing on bridging Saronic platforms with both bespoke and commercial off the shelf kits, modules, and payloads. This role focuses on supporting existing customer contracts, strategizing new product lines, and driving organic growth through Saronic and customer‑derived mission packages.
This role partners closely with the Saronic Growth, Programs and Strategic Partnerships organizations. This role is also expected to embed directly into programs, customer engagements, partnerships, or internal initiatives to provide support and technical expertise.
- 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.
- Maintain visibility into technical, operational, and programmatic risks across assigned packages.
- Lead risk review meetings and maintain mitigation plans in collaboration with Program, Product, and Engineering leadership.
- Enforce disciplined configuration management for vessels, payloads, and software versions.
- Oversee technical documentation, ensuring completeness, traceability, and readiness for audits or delivery.
- Serve as a dynamic point of contact for technical customer engagements, bridging operational needs with package capability.
- Participate in design reviews, field demos, and technical exchanges with customer stakeholders.
- Deliver concise technical updates and after action reports to leadership and customer audiences.
- Translate real‑world customer feedback into actionable improvements for Product and Engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management, systems integration, or defense‑related development programs.
- Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional technical teams through the design, build, and integration lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and autonomy integration principles.
- Proven experience managing risk, configuration, and readiness for complex technical maritime systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface confidently with technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Secret security clearance eligibility required, active preferred.
- Experience managing or integrating unmanned defense, maritime, or robotic systems.
- Familiarity with naval readiness systems and logistics management systems.
- Experience building or supporting sustainment and training infrastructures for new technologies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment with a strong growth mandate.
- 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)
- Can connect component‑level design decisions to overall system and mission performance.
- Can translate complex technical data into clear, actionable information for stakeholders.
- Leadership of high performing distributed technical teams.
- Ability to balance execution excellence with growth, team‑building, and organizational scaling.
- Established track record of clear, consistent, and correct communications with peers, leaders, and external stakeholders.
- Comfort guiding customers through ambiguous or evolving requirements and shaping actionable solutions.
- 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
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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).
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