Technical Program Manager (m/f/d)

ARX Robotics GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Vacation days 27-30

Learning & development budget

Employee discounts via Probonio

Hybrid work setup

Salary bands & leveling

Referral bonus program & relocation

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

ARX Robotics GmbH is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex hardware-software programs for autonomous ground robotics in a European defense context. You will own programs from concept through integration, testing, production, and sustainment, accountable for schedule, budget, scope, and risk.

You will collaborate across engineering, product, systems, manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain to convert ambitious goals into clear plans and reliable delivery, guiding teams through

Qualifications

• 6+ years of proven experience leading complex hardware-software programs in robotics, autonomy, automotive, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, with enough technical depth to engage credibly with senior engineers.
• Track record of shipping to production or fielding systems in regulated or mission-critical domains.
• Strong command of program controls, including risk management, change management, supplier management, and quality gates.
• Clear, concise communication that works with engineers and executives.
• Judgment to set clear priorities and bring structure to ambiguous situations.
• Understanding of regulatory and export control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own programs from first concept through integration, field testing, production, and sustainment.
• Guide cross-functional teams across engineering, product, systems, manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain.
• Maintain an integrated master schedule, budget, and critical path for informed decision-making.
• Establish governance with risk reviews, change control, and executive readouts.

Skills

Program leadership

Clear communication

Prioritization

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Job description

As our Technical Program Manager, you will own programs that turn advanced perception, autonomy, and ruggedized hardware into mission-ready ground robotic systems for military and security forces across Europe. You will guide each program from first concept through integration, field testing, production, and sustainment, and you will be accountable for its schedule, budget, scope, and risk.

You will work at the center of our engineering, product, systems, manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain teams, turning ambitious goals into clear plans and dependable delivery. If you bring clarity to complexity, resolve blockers before they slow anyone down, and want to see hardware and software reach the field, this role is for you.

What You'll Build

• A clear, executable roadmap for each program, with gated milestones that take a system from ideation to sustainment.
• An integrated master schedule, budget, and critical path that your teams trust and use to make decisions.
• Alignment across autonomy software, embedded systems, perception, mechatronics, hardware, and manufacturing, including our external suppliers.
• A direct line from mission requirements to verified, accepted capability, tracked through verification, validation, and acceptance.
• Program governance that works, with risk reviews, change control, and executive readouts that are concise and action-oriented.
• A living risk register covering technical, schedule, supply chain, and field risks, with mitigations and clear triggers.
• Lab, range, and customer-site test plans that turn results into decisions and next steps.
• Systems that move from prototype to production and stay reliable in service.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of proven experience leading complex hardware-software programs in robotics, autonomy, automotive, or a closely related field.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, and enough technical depth to engage credibly with senior autonomy, perception, embedded, and hardware engineers.
• A track record of shipping to production or fielding systems in regulated or mission-critical domains.
• Strong command of program controls, including risk management, change management, supplier management, and quality gates.
• Clear, concise communication that works equally well with engineers and executives.
• The judgment to set clear priorities and bring structure to ambiguous situations.
• An understanding of regulatory and export control requirements, and the discipline to elevate those topics to the right specialist teams.

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable

About Us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!

ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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