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Technical Program Manager, Product

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $166,000–$166,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead end-to-end development of cutting-edge aerial small drone platforms (Group 1-2) from concept to mass production, integrating autonomy and AI capabilities.

Role type

Technical Program Manager (Hardware/Software Systems)

Builds

Aerial small drones (Anvil, Bolt) and associated test/deployment equipment for military tactical reconnaissance and strike.

Domain

Defense technology / Autonomous robotics / AI

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Technical program coordination, hardware/software interaction understanding, system requirements definition, supply chain optimization, risk management, JIRA/Confluence/Smartsheet proficiency, stakeholder engagement.

Preferred skills

Experience with autonomy/AI products (drones, robotics), agile methodologies, embedded systems knowledge.

Technologies

JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet

Responsibilities

Assist in end-to-end development of hardware products from concept to mass production; Support cross-functional engineering teams (Hardware, Software, Firmware, Test); Organize and track system requirements; Engage with external stakeholders and suppliers; Collaborate with supply chain functions; Identify technical and program risks; Utilize program management tools to track progress.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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