Product Manager, Saronic
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Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
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Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Opportunities for performance-based bonuses and equity options
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To redefine maritime superiority.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
- Shrewd judgement and a keen sense for what differentiates good products from bad
- Diplomatic disposition with a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration
- Strong technical background with knowledge of autonomous systems and/or constituent technologies (sensors and perception, radios and networking, structures and mechanical design, board design and electrical architectures, etc)
- Mature written and verbal communication skills, with comfort and experience creating presentations, writing memos, and briefing senior personnel
- Experience in product management, preferably in the defense or maritime industry, focusing on autonomous systems
- Familiarity with DoW procurement processes, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work
- Occasional standing and walking within the office
- Manual dexterity to operate computers and office equipment
- Visual acuity to read screens and documents
- Occasional reaching or lifting up to 20 pounds (e.g., equipment or supplies)
What the job involves
- We're seeking a Product Manager to drive the strategy, development, and delivery of cutting-edge autonomous maritime products
- Your expertise in software and hardware engineering, maritime technologies, and product fundamentals will be leveraged to meet the rigorous requirements of defense and commercial applications
- Product Strategy: You'll develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that is aligned to Saronic's vision and considerate of defense and commercial requirements
- Analyze operational needs, market trends, competition, and user feedback to identify opportunities and drive product differentiation
- Product Development: Oversee the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch to scaled production, ensuring that Saronic solutions meet high standards for autonomy, security, reliability, and performance
- Facilitate thorough testing and validation to verify product functionality and compliance with regulatory standards
- Roadmap Planning: Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap, outlining product refresh cycles, feature enhancements, and timelines for product development
- Triage and prioritize programmatic obligations, market demands, and internal R&D objectives
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with DoW and commercial maritime stakeholders, including program managers, engineers, and end-users
- Understand their needs, gather requirements, and ensure that product development aligns with strategic objectives
- Customer Engagement: Engage with customers regularly to gather feedback, solicit input, and build strong relationships
- Act as a point of contact for customer inquiries, providing timely updates and resolving issues to maintain customer satisfaction
- Cross-functional Leadership: Coordinate across Engineering, Production, Growth, Programs, and other functions to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule and within budget
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on rapid iteration and reliable delivery
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.
Saronic is clearly charting an ambitious course for the future of maritime innovation too. Through its strategic partnership with NVIDIA, the company has embedded cutting-edge AI and edge computing directly onto its autonomous vessels. By combining Saronic's shipbuilding and autonomy expertise with NVIDIA's advanced computing, the company is delivering smarter platform while modernizing US shipbuilding for the era of autonomy. With this momentum, Saronic should be able to scale its next-generation maritime solutions and lead the transformation of a critical industry.
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 & CTO)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 & COO)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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