Staff Technical Program Manager, Autonomous Software, Air Dominance & Strike

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deep Technical Acumen & Systems Architect: Possess an exceptional understanding of complex software-defined hardware systems, advanced autonomy, AI/ML architectures, and embedded systems.
• Uncompromising Execution & Ownership: This role demands more than oversight; it demands an owner. You will dive deep into technical details, proactively chart the strategic path, anticipate and preempt obstacles, and…
• Masterful Cross-Functional Orchestration: You will be the central nexus, orchestrating highly complex efforts across diverse and elite engineering disciplines (software, hardware, GNC, test), advanced manufacturing,…
• Strategic Customer & Stakeholder Partnership: You will serve as a primary, high-trust interface with critical government customers and senior leadership.
• Architect & Command Program Trajectory: Lead, define, and relentlessly drive the full lifecycle for advanced autonomous airpower systems, with a significant emphasis on software-defined capabilities – from nascent R&D…
• Strategic Software Roadmap & Trade-off Authority: Own and aggressively optimize the strategic software roadmap, making high-impact, data-driven trade-off decisions that expertly balance aggressive development…
• Fiscal & Resource Mastermind: Proactively manage and report with precision on all elements of program cost, schedule, and resource allocation (human capital, advanced materials, capital investments).
• Pioneer Operational Excellence: Design, champion, and operationalize innovative, high-velocity program management methodologies, tools, and metrics specifically engineered for rapid, iterative software development…

Job requirements

• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance or the eligibility to obtain and maintain one.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline. An advanced degree (Master's, PhD) or equivalent exceptional technical leadership experience is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive, demonstrably impactful experience managing the development and delivery of highly complex technical systems across their full lifecycle, with at least 5 years in a Senior Technical…
• Proven, unparalleled track record managing large-scale, mission-critical software development programs for safety-critical autonomous vehicles, complex aerospace platforms, or high-stakes defense systems.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and complex problem-solving abilities, coupled with the agility to seamlessly oscillate between granular technical detail and overarching strategic vision (30,000 ft…
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, coordinate, and lead multiple internal and external, cross-functional teams within a fast-paced, high-intensity engineering or technology-focused organization.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate profoundly complex technical information and program status with unparalleled clarity, conciseness, and persuasive force to both…
• Deep, practical experience with defense acquisition processes, government contracting, and managing high-stakes customer relationships in the national security domain.