Launch Program Manager
Core
Own end-to-end deployment of aircraft systems for wildfire suppression customers, ensuring site readiness, regulatory compliance, and operational handoff.
Role type
Senior Launch Program Manager (Physical Systems Deployment)
Builds
Customer-ready aircraft systems, batteries, and charging infrastructure for wildfire suppression operations
Domain
Aviation / Drones / Wildfire Suppression / Emergency Response
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program management, customer deployment, field operations, risk management, cross-functional planning, regulatory coordination, training development, stakeholder management, logistics planning, site preparation
Preferred skills
Aviation, drones, robotics, public safety, emergency response, regulatory coordination, technical training, charging infrastructure
Technologies
Aircraft systems, batteries, chargers, charging infrastructure
Responsibilities
Own customer launches from commercial handoff through operational readiness; Build and manage integrated launch plans with milestones and dependencies; Coordinate aircraft readiness, shipping, site preparation, and regulatory approvals; Develop customer onboarding and training plans; Lead launch-readiness reviews and identify gaps; Write and maintain the launch playbook; Feed customer insights back to Product and Engineering.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
