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 intelligent platforms.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experiencedDirector of Growth to lead critical shaping and long-term capture opportunities with Australia, New Zealand and across the AUKUS community. This role offers direct access to senior leadership and a clear path for professional growth, including the opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team. You will lead the campaign to develop, shape, propose, and capture programs in unmanned maritime systems. It is expected that you will build and implement a strategic approach to the problem set. It is a requirement that you are passionate about how maritime superiority can help secure Australian sovereignty and security and understanding the gaps and requirements needed to be closed to achieve this vision.
This position requires the ability to think creatively, navigate intricate requirements, and deliver exceptional results. This position also comes with direct input and access to recommend the deployment of capital to close on requirements and gaps, ahead of need, to deliver capability to Defence, Navy, border forces, Army, and commercial customers at the speed of relevance.
The ideal candidate will have an extensive network in Australia and knowledge of procurement practices. The candidate will have knowledge of accelerated acquisition pathways, and how to increase support for Company capture. Prior military operational and acquisition experience is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership: Serve as the Executive Director for Saronic Australia, leading the growth and strategic development of the business across Australia and the broader Indo-Pacific region
Strategic Growth: Shape, develop and implement a strategic approach to capture a Program of Record to include key hires and team development where required to ensure success.
Compliance Assurance: Ensure adherence to all regulatory and company standards, including ITAR, cybersecurity, and applicable defence and end-user country requirements.
Leadership Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations on market entry, contracts, and proposals strategies. Support travel of key company leaders when in the region.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of Australian defence budgeting cycles, acquisition processes, government engagement, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) pathways.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and negotiation skills. Expectation is to shape, develop and close major defence acquisition Programs.
Creative problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering strategic solutions.
Hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, an Australian Government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional standing and walking within the office
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
Benefits
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive private health insurance
Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
This role requires the legal right to work in Australia.. Employment may also be subject to applicable security, export control, and government contracting requirements.
If this role is based in the United States, it 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. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
