- Robot type
- Marine and Space · Defense
- Location
- USA
- Job type
- Product
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
- Salary
- $150,000–$175,000 a year
Full-time
Technical Program Manager
Job description
Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk. Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy .
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program leadership, systems engineering, robotics, defense technology, autonomy, software, or related fields
- Experience managing complex technical programs with cross-functional engineering teams
- Technical background in robotics, software systems, autonomy, hardware/software integration, defense systems, or fielded technology products
- Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts across software, hardware, autonomy, sensors, communications, testing, and operations
- Experience leading schedules, milestones, risk management, integration planning, test readiness, and delivery execution
- Experience working with engineering teams building real-world systems, not just software-only products
- Strong written and verbal communication skills