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Program Manager

Herndon, VA💼 Full-time💰 $150,000–$150,000🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Oversee technical initiatives and work efforts within an autonomous systems portfolio, leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and managing complex technical projects.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Autonomous Systems)

Builds

Secure solutions for critical data, platforms, and systems; integrates new technologies into existing platforms to enhance operational posture and resilience.

Domain

Defense / Autonomous Systems / Cybersecurity

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Technical leadership, program management, emerging technology adoption, analytic ability, secure solution architecture, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Hardware/software penetration testing methodologies, UUV operational understanding, embedded device vulnerability awareness, RF communication protocol knowledge

Technologies

UUVs, autonomous systems, embedded devices, vehicle networks, RF communication protocols

Responsibilities

Lead and guide engineering teams across diverse tools and functions; drive adoption of new technologies; manage technical functions across the program portfolio; architect secure solutions; integrate new technologies into existing platforms; interface with technical teams for situational awareness of cyber operations; ensure compliance with technical policies; present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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