Senior PM: Mission Package Integration for Autonomous Ships

Front Door Defense; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Match

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies seeks a Program Manager of Mission Package Integration to lead the development, integration, and delivery of mission packages onto ASV programs. You will bridge platforms with kits and payloads, coordinating across engineering, production, and product teams while engaging customer stakeholders.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, risk management, and readiness for on-water demonstrations and field trials, with travel up to 25% and security-clearance considerations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and autonomy integration principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface confidently with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical execution for mission package integration on Saronic platforms, from design through field deployment and sustainment.
• Plan and oversee integration, testing, and on-water operations in coordination with Product, Engineering, and Production.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure scope, design intent, and technical priorities align with program goals.
• Maintain visibility into risks and enforce configuration management for vessels, payloads, and software versions.

Skills

Program management

Systems integration

Defense programs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Naval Architecture

Job description

Saronic Technologies seeks a Program Manager of Mission Package Integration to lead the development, integration, and delivery of mission packages onto ASV programs. You will bridge platforms with kits and payloads, coordinating across engineering, production, and product teams while engaging customer stakeholders.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, risk management, and readiness for on-water demonstrations and field trials, with travel up to 25% and security-clearance considerations.