Technical Program Lead, Manufacturing
Core
Lead technical programs to simplify pathways for innovative companies and talent to engage with the Department of War (DoW), driving faster commercialization and scalable production of warfighter-relevant technologies.
Role type
Senior IC technical program lead (advanced manufacturing)
Builds
Defense-relevant technology pathways, commercialization pipelines, and innovation ecosystems for the DoW
Domain
National defense + advanced manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Advanced manufacturing expertise, engineering project management, TRL/MRL assessment, government contracting knowledge, stakeholder relationship building, program metrics analysis
Preferred skills
Mechanical/Electrical engineering background, defense/aerospace experience, PMP certification, SBIR/STTR/OTA program knowledge, workshop facilitation
Technologies
Additive manufacturing, automation, robotics, digital engineering
Responsibilities
Coach founders and corporate teams on product development and manufacturing scalability; Assess TRL and MRL to identify gaps and support technology maturation; Recruit and onboard companies into DIU programs; Design and lead workshops on government contracting and IP strategies; Facilitate connections between commercial innovators and DoW stakeholders; Manage engineering projects for prototype development and technology maturation; Track program outcomes and generate impact reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
