Workplace Specialist, Saronic
+ Performance-based bonuses + Stock options
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
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Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Performance-based bonuses + Stock options
21-100 employees
Company mission
To redefine maritime superiority.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic startup environment, balancing attention to detail with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- 3-5 years of experience in workplace operations, office management, or facilities coordination
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, startup environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Slack, and workplace management tools (e.g., Monday, Confluence)
- Experience in event coordination, vendor management, and/or administrative support
- Ability to adapt to changing needs and handle tasks on short notice
- Additional Requirements
- Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted
- Flexibility to support occasional after-hours or weekend events
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable Workplace Specialist to manage the day-to-day operations of our Austin offices
- This role will be responsible for ensuring a functional, welcoming, and engaging environment for employees and visitors.
- The Workplace Coordinator will support vendor management, facilities needs, and culture-building activities, serving as the first point of contact for workplace requests and operational support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all workplace-related needs in our Austin offices
- Manage daily office operations, including supply inventory, kitchen restocking, mail/package handling, and equipment upkeep
- Oversee workplace email and Slack channels, responding promptly to employee requests and prioritizing effectively
- Coordinate with external vendors (e.g., food service, office supplies, maintenance) and ensure timely deliveries in support with the Workplace Manager
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor service levels
- Manage swag vendors and logistics, including employee orders, limited releases, and event-related requests
- Provide support to employees across departments to ensure smooth daily operations
- Assist with planning and executing company-wide events, team offsites, and meetings
- Contribute to culture-building initiatives that create a positive and connected workplace environment
- Track and manage small office projects and special requests
- Ensure Austin offices are well-maintained, safe, and aligned with company standards
- The role requires a high level of physical endurance, strength, and mobility. Candidates must be able to consistently meet the following physical demands, often for extended periods of time—up to 12 hours per day:
- Manual Handling: Regularly lift, push, and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 55 lbs, including the ability to safely transport these loads up and down staircases
- Outdoor Work: Perform job duties in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions for extended periods
- Mobility and Endurance:Maintain the ability to stand, walk, and traverse uneven or varied terrain continuously throughout a 12-hour shift
- Body Mechanics: Frequently stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl, often in confined or awkward spaces, with the ability to sustain these positions as needed for the duration of the workday
- Elevated Work: Safely climb ladders, scaffolding, or other elevated structures and maintain balance while working at heights
- Protective Gear: Consistently wear and properly utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include but is not limited to: safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, hearing protection, gloves, hard hats, and high-visibility clothing
- These requirements are essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of individuals performing duties in demanding construction and facilities environments
Our take
Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are vehicles which operate at the surface of the water without a crew and can be used in oceanography and environmental monitoring, as well as for cargo transport or military applications. Saronic is a company developing USVs to have enhanced awareness and improved survivability, to be employed in maritime security.
Saronic's vehicles are designed to be smarter than previous models, with capabilities including adaptive path planning, multichannel communication, and the ability to better identify and track targets through a combination of passive sensors and advanced algorithms. The company has raised significant funding that will be used to accelerate R&D as it expands manufacturing capacity in anticipation of demand for rapid production in the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2025
$600m
SERIES C
Jul 2024
$175m
SERIES B
Total funding: $845m
Company HQ
South Manchaca, Austin, TX
Leadership
Dino Mavrookas
(Co-Founder & CEO)Board Member of the Navy SEAL Foundation, and former Entrepreneur In Residence at 8VC. Spent 11 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy, from 2004 to 2015.
Rob Lehman
(Co-Founder & CCO)Founder of 9 Line Solutions, who is also a Communications Officer in the US Marine Corps. Previously the Chair and CEO of Temeku Technologies.
Vibhav Altekar
(Co-Founder)Former Advisor and Angel Investor for Standard Metrics and Chef Robotics. Spent 4 years working in Machine Learning at Anduril Industries.
Doug Lambert
(Co-Founder)Former VP of Engineering at Terradepth. Before that, worked at Liquid Robotics for a total 8 years, ultimately as Head of Engineering.
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