Technical Program Manager
About The Position
The Technical Program Manager is responsible for the successful execution of small to medium electro\-optical system development programs, typically with total budget under management of $1\-3 M per year, including laser, lidar, and laser communication systems for space and airborne applications. This leadership role requires a hands\-on, technically adept program manager who thrives in a fast\-paced R&D environment. The TPM will lead multidisciplinary teams, interfacing directly with government and aerospace customers, and ensuring that program scope, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved.
Requirements
- BS engineering, MS engineering preferred
- 5 to 10 years of design, build and test experience
- Minimum of 5 years program management experience with electro\-optic or laser systems
- Systems engineering experience
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Excellent customer interfacing skills
- US citizenship required
Responsibilities
- Lead cross\-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to achieve program success.
- Serve as the primary customer interface, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear, transparent communication.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans aligned with customer work statements and technical specifications.
- Proactively identify, mitigate, and communicate technical, cost, and schedule risks; develop and execute recovery plans as needed.
- Forecast program resource requirements, including technical workforce, facilities, and equipment needs.
- Define system\-level performance parameters and manage the requirements flow\-down through all subsystems.
- Provide executive\-level briefings on program health, milestones, and challenges.
- Establish system key performance parameters; and the requirements flow\-down to subsystems
- Lead engineering and manufacturing teams through the end\-to\-end development of active electro\-optic systems
- Assign tasks to program team members and set/communicate program priorities and goals
- Keep senior management appraised of status/issues (technical, programmatic, workforce
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
