Senior Manager, Mission Repair
Saronic Technologies
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Repair Center Operations to lead global sustainment and depot operations for Saronic’s fleet of autonomous vessels. This role will be responsible for maximizing vessel uptime, overseeing depot-level repair schedules, managing site-level leaders across global locations, and ensuring consistent service delivery as our company scales.
The Senior Manager will also own training program development, including recurring training and new hire onboarding, to ensure globally consistent repair center operations.
The ideal candidate is a technical leader turned manager - someone who began their career in mechanical repair, shipbuilding, MRO, or depot-level maintenance, and has since progressed into senior management. They bring 10+ years of leadership experience in maritime, aviation, or defense sustainment, with a strong understanding of DoD sustainment cycles and the ability to balance tactical repair execution with strategic depot growth.
This role reports to the Director of Mission Support.
Responsibilities
- Global Depot Operations Leadership
- Manage managers at Saronic’s repair centers worldwide, ensuring consistent depot performance.
- Oversee proactive repair scheduling, depot-level maintenance, and lifecycle sustainment planning.
- Ensure site-level leaders are trained, resourced, and aligned to operational standards.
- Fleet Availability & Uptime
- Maximize vessel readiness by driving proactive repair and overhaul strategies.
- Track KPIs tied to uptime, turnaround times, and depot throughput.
- Develop and implement processes to minimize downtime and increase availability.
- Training & Workforce Development
- Design and implement global training programs for repair center staff.
- Standardize service delivery through recurring training, new hire onboarding, and skills development.
- Ensure training adapts to evolving product lines and operational needs.
- Process & Continuous Improvement
- Establish scalable, standardized processes across repair centers worldwide.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to reduce turnaround times and improve quality.
- Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to enhance design-for-maintainability and reduce repair demand.
- Leadership & Growth
- Provide leadership to depot managers, setting clear performance expectations and development goals.
- Develop long-term strategies for global depot expansion, including build vs. outsource decisions.
- Deliver executive-level reporting on sustainment performance, repair costs, and customer outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience
- Master’s degree preferred with Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field such as: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems), Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Aerospace or Aviation Maintenance, Operations or other technical fields
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in maritime or aviation repair, MRO, depot-level maintenance, or shipbuilding.
- Career progression from mechanical/repair background into senior management roles.
- Experience leading multi-site repair or depot operations strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with DoD sustainment cycles; prior active duty or defense sustainment program management experience strongly preferred.
- MBA or certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, IAM, or ISO 55000 preferred.
- Technical & Functional Skills
- Strong expertise in depot-level maintenance, repair planning, and lifecycle sustainment.
- Experience with ERP/MRO systems and scheduling tools.
- Ability to analyze repair data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
- Knowledge of global logistics and depot scalability challenges.
- Leadership & Soft Skills
- Proven ability to manage leaders across geographically dispersed sites.
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills when engaging on repair matters.
- Skilled at balancing near-term operational execution with long-term sustainment strategy.
- Commitment to building a culture of consistency, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Additional Details
- 40% travel to global depot and customer sites.
Physical Demands
- Ability to certify as “fit for work” by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Will be exposed to marine environments, including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray, often for extended periods
- Must be able to operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cues
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
- The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.