Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional development programs from concept through design, integration, verification, and production transition
• Manage program schedules, risk registers, implementation plans, and action-item tracking
• Lead recurring production reviews, change control boards, and cross-functional readiness assessments
• Track and report key program metrics including delivery performance and schedule adherence
• Escalate issues proactively and drive resolution of cross-functional challenges
• Track progress against design reviews, integration milestones, and prototype builds

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience leading complex product development programs in engineering-intensive environments
• Proven track record managing multidisciplinary hardware and software development efforts through TRL6
• Background in aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, or advanced manufacturing
• Familiarity with prototype development, system integration, and verification/validation processes
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at companies such as Anduril, SpaceX, Tesla, Shield AI, or Amazon Robotics
• Experience operating in environments involving government customers and manufacturing scale

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (80% employer-sponsored)
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• On-site gym
• Employer provided life insurance
• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Competitive salary and generous paid time off (PTO)

About the Company

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions.