A&D TPM: Lead Rugged Systems & Programs

Teledyne FLIR; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Energetics seeks a Technical Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of aerospace and defense development programs, NPI, and production transition efforts for ruggedized systems. You will manage schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, technical, and quality goals.

The role requires deep experience with regulated defense programs, strong customer interfacing, and a track record of successful program execution from proposal through qualification and into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other STEM discipline.
• 8+ years of experience managing aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated technical development programs.
• Experience developing ruggedized electronic systems, embedded electronics, power electronics, sensor systems, avionics, or other mission-critical technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of aerospace and defense development, qualification, NPI, and production programs.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers, ensuring strong relationships and proactive communication.
• Develop and manage integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Lead cross-functional execution across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Contracts, and Finance.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, statements of work, technical specifications, and contractual deliverables.
• Manage EACs, ETCs, revenue forecasts, profitability projections, and cash flow performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks while capturing opportunities to improve program performance.
• Lead proposal development, cost estimating, and bid activities for new business opportunities.
• Conduct customer reviews, executive status briefings, technical reviews, and internal program governance reviews.
• Drive successful transition of development programs into production while maintaining customer satisfaction and business objectives.

Skills

Aerospace/defense program management

Government/prime contractor programs

Program financial management

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Leadership of cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics/CS/Math

Job description

Teledyne Energetics seeks a Technical Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of aerospace and defense development programs, NPI, and production transition efforts for ruggedized systems. You will manage schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, technical, and quality goals.

The role requires deep experience with regulated defense programs, strong customer interfacing, and a track record of successful program execution from proposal through qualification and into