Occupancy Planning Coordinator at Saronic Technologies (Austin, TX)
Saronic Technologies· Austin, TX·
Role details
Saronic Technologies at a glance
Saronic builds autonomous surface vessels and the software to command them, aiming to give the U.S. Navy and allied fleets uncrewed ships at scale.
Saronic designs, builds, and operates autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) for naval and maritime missions, pairing in-house hardware with AI-driven autonomy and command-and-control software. The vessels run from the 24-foot Corsair to the 180-foot Marauder, and Saronic sells the whole stack: the boats, the autonomy, and the mission-control software that ties a fleet together.
$2.85B+ raised · latest: Series D · $1.75B · 2026 · backed by Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Caffeinated Capital
Job description
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.
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.
We're hiring for a Space Planning Coordinator to help as the company grows to focus on workplace capacity, utilization, and move planning, which must stay aligned with headcount, program timelines, and facility constraints.
This is a 6-month contract role.
Key Responsibilities
- Space Plan Drafting: Create and revise basic floorplans for open office seating, conference rooms, cafeterias, mother's rooms, and support spaces using CAD/drafting tools.
- Occupancy & Headcount Planning: Maintain seating counts and utilization summaries; support headcount/occupancy alignment across teams and locations.
- Move & Migration Support: Assist with move sequencing, transition plans, and stakeholder communications for relocations, restacks, and space changes.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Support executive stakeholders; capture requirements, manage intake, and drive timely updates through to completion.
- Documentation: Keep space plans, assumptions, and change logs current; ensure requests and decisions are traceable and easy to reference.
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years supporting space planning, facilities, workplace planning, or similar coordination roles.
- Working proficiency with CAD or drafting tools; ability to produce clean, simple planning layouts.
- Comfort balancing multiple priorities with tight timelines and frequent changes.
- Strong written and verbal communication with professional executive presence.
- High attention to detail and an organized approach to tracking requests, versions, and decisions.
Benefits: Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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 with company match 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 Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees
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 usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us
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 govinfo.gov/1324b.
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.
Why work at Saronic Technologies
- Culture: Values include “United We Win” (teamwork, respect), “Trust Fuels Triumph” (transparency, integrity), “Solutions Driven” (creative problem‑solving), and “One Mission” (national security focus).
- Work environment: Primarily on‑site in Austin, TX, with additional offices in Australia, UK, and Japan. High‑growth startup pace with a mission‑driven defense focus.
- Perks & ratings: LinkedIn employer rating 4.2/5.0 (compensation 4.5, culture 4.0, career 4.3). Notable talent drawn from SpaceX, Tesla, Anduril, Blue Origin, and Lockheed Martin.
- Engineering culture: Heavy emphasis on cross‑disciplinary teams (perception, navigation, ML, C2, systems integration) and building “captainless” ships.