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Staff Program Manager

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $166,000–$166,000🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead end-to-end technical delivery of next-generation solid rocket motor development programs for defense and space applications.

Role type

Staff Technical Program Manager (Defense Systems)

Builds

Next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications

Domain

Defense technology / Aerospace propulsion

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Technical program management, systems engineering mindset, cross-functional leadership, risk management, strategic planning, stakeholder management, contract compliance, agile execution

Preferred skills

Experience with complex multi-million-dollar projects, government customer relations, autonomous execution on ambiguous requirements

Technologies

Solid rocket motor systems, Lattice OS, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion

Responsibilities

Own technical planning and cross-functional execution for development programs; Drive technical execution from concept through delivery; Serve as a bridge between Program Managers and engineering functional teams; Develop lightweight processes for program planning, scope management, and risk management; Manage relationships with Department of War customers

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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