Corporate Development Manager

Austin, TX

About the role

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.

About

the Role: Saronic is looking for a highly motivated and driven individual to join our Corporate Development team.

The role will be critical in leading and executing our corporate development strategy, including identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. We’re looking for a track record of success, strong financial modeling skills, experience with a variety of deal structures, and a passion for defense technology.

Responsibilities: Lead and manage the full lifecycle of an M&A transaction, from initial opportunity identification and due diligence to deal negotiation, closing, and post-acquisition integration. Conduct comprehensive industry and competitive analysis to identify potential acquisition targets, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Build detailed financial models and valuation analyses to support deal evaluations and recommendations. Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, finance, and legal to ensure seamless execution. Present transaction proposals and recommendations to senior management. Develop and maintain strong relationships with investment banks, advisors, consultants, and other industry professionals.

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or a related field. Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including experience building complex financial models from scratch. Significant experience with a variety of deal structures, including M&A, carve-outs, equity investments, and joint ventures. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and fluent project management skills.

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 Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages). 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. 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.

About Saronic Technologies

Saronic is a defense technology company that designs, builds, and deploys autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) for naval and maritime applications. The company focuses on integrating advanced hardware, artificial intelligence, and software into scalable unmanned systems that enhance maritime awareness, extend operational reach, and improve survivability in complex environments. Its vessels are capable of functions such as navigation, target identification, communication, and payload deployment, enabling both independent and coordinated mission execution. Saronic emphasizes rapid innovation and high-throughput manufacturing to support defense and commercial maritime needs. The company primarily serves government and defense customers, aiming to modernize naval operations and strengthen maritime capabilities through autonomous, software-driven platforms.

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Job details

Location

Austin, TX

Company

NameSaronic Technologies
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Team Size4

Funding

Total raised

$2.6B

Last stage

Series A

Investors

Kleiner Perkins
8VC
Andreessen Horowitz
EElad Gil
CCaffeinated Capital

Founders

DM

Dino Mavrookas

CEO

LinkedIn
RL

Rob Lehman

Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer

VA

Vibhav Altekar

Co-Founder

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.