Technical product manager

Who is Recruiting from Scratch

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About Us

We are on the forefront of deploying unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) swarms for defense applications and are looking for a seasoned Technical Program Manager to drive the development and deployment of our autonomous ground vehicle systems for defense applications.

This role is central to ensuring our engineering initiatives and DoD contracts are strategically aligned, well-resourced, and executed with precision across the product lifecycle.

As the TPM, you’ll work closely with engineering, business development, and operations to advance the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous ground vehicle systems for complex and dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

Programs

Work closely with company leadership to manage the full lifecycle of technical programs, from planning and development through integration, testing, and deployment

Project Planning & Risk Management

Work closely with company leadership to define project scope, manage scope changes, develop schedules, and proactively identify and mitigate project risks

Customer Engagement

Serve as an additional technical interface for DoD customers, accurately representing the capabilities and progress of our robotic systems

Contract Management

Develop and manage program documents, including statements of work, financial reports, and contract deliverables, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Robotics, or relevant experience
• 2-5 years experience in technical program management and / or systems engineering within robotics or a related hardware-intensive field
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs in a defense or high-tech environment
• Experience across TRL 1-9 product development phases
• Knowledge of government contract structure, documentation, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to effectively interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience with autonomous ground vehicle systems or robotics in dynamic operational settings

Compensation : $140-170k base + equity

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