Senior Product Manager — Autonomous Maritime Systems

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free Lunch

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Product Manager to lead strategy, development, and delivery of advanced autonomous maritime products for defense and commercial use. You will leverage expertise in software/hardware, maritime tech, and product fundamentals to meet stringent requirements while coordinating with DoW and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include shaping the roadmap, driving development, and engaging customers, while leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Strong judgement and ability to differentiate good vs. great products.
• Diplomatic with proven cross-functional collaboration.
• Technical background with autonomous systems or related tech (sensors, networking, hardware).
• Strong written and verbal communication for briefs to senior staff.
• Experience in product management, preferably in defense or maritime autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with DoW procurement processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned to vision and defense/commercial needs.
• Oversee full product lifecycle from concept to launch to scaled production with high autonomy, security, reliability, and performance.
• Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap with timelines and feature refreshes.
• Collaborate with DoW and commercial maritime stakeholders to gather requirements and align development.
• Engage with customers regularly to gather feedback and maintain strong relationships.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Production, Growth, Programs and other functions to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Product Strategy

Roadmap Planning

Cross-functional Leadership

Customer Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Foundations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Business

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Product Manager to lead strategy, development, and delivery of advanced autonomous maritime products for defense and commercial use. You will leverage expertise in software/hardware, maritime tech, and product fundamentals to meet stringent requirements while coordinating with DoW and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include shaping the roadmap, driving development, and engaging customers, while leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on