Technical Program Manager, Defense OS
Core
Lead programs adapting a production-proven software-defined vehicle OS, middleware, and tooling stack to naval warships, bridging commercial automotive software delivery with complex defense acquisition.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Defense/Naval)
Builds
Software-defined vehicle platform components for naval vessels
Domain
Defense, Naval Systems, Automotive Software
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Technical program management, embedded/vehicle software delivery, defense program acquisition, security compliance (ATO/RMF), stakeholder management, roadmap alignment, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Navy program experience (NAVSEA, PEO Ships), DoD Software Acquisition Pathway, agile/DevSecOps in government, safety standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE, MIL-STD-882), startup environment experience
Technologies
Operating systems, middleware, networking, JIRA
Responsibilities
Define program milestones and manage timelines/budgets for SDV platform adaptation; Develop release plans coordinating engineering teams; Translate shipboard requirements into technical work; Plan path to authority to operate (ATO); Coordinate integration and test events with shipbuilders and Navy labs; Serve as primary contact for government/industry customers; Align technical roadmaps across internal and external teams; Resolve technical, schedule, and contractual issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC