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Saronic

Robot type
Marine and Space · Defense
Location
AustinTexasUSA
Job type
Product
Posted
Jun 5, 2026
Full-time

Manager - Special Programs

Job description

We are seeking a Special Programs Manager to serve as the administrative and operational backbone of our team. You will be responsible for keeping projects on track, managing resources and budgets, and creating the conditions for a small, talented group of engineers to move quickly. While this is not a hands-on engineering role, you will provide high-level technical direction during prototype reviews and partner closely with the VP of Product and CTO to evaluate and shape the next wave of ideas the team will pursue.

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…

Job responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day administrative management of the Special Programs team, including scheduling, staffing, budgets, procurement, vendor coordination, and progress reporting.
  • Plan and track prototype builds, field testing, and demonstrations, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and resources stay aligned across electrical, mechanical, and software contributors.
  • Offer focused technical input during design reviews and prototype check-ins — enough to challenge assumptions, unblock the team, and translate progress to non-engineering stakeholders
  • Collaborate directly with the VP of Product and the CTO to surface, scope, and prioritize new ideas the team should consider pursuing, and keep Special Programs work synchronized with the broader product roadmap
  • Represent Special Programs internally to functions such as Growth, Finance, and Engineering, and externally as needed to suppliers and Government or commercial customers.

Job requirements

  • Experience managing small, fast-moving engineering or R&D teams, ideally in robotics, aerospace, defense, or another hardware-intensive environment
  • Working technical literacy across some combination of autonomy, embedded systems, robotics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering — enough to lead substantive conversations with engineers without being the…
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and execute against budgets, schedules, and resource constraints with limited overhead
  • Comfort partnering with senior technical and product leaders to evaluate new opportunities and translate ambiguous ideas into structured plans
  • Experience supporting prototype hardware development, field testing, or Government demonstrations is strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with defense acquisition, export controls, or classified program management is a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to keep cross-functional stakeholders aligned
  • High emotional intelligence, with the ability to keep teammates aligned
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