Aerospace TPM: Lead Cross-Functional Programs & Automation

Frontdoor Defense; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation policy

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is building autonomous precision manufacturing facilities that enable aerospace and defense companies to produce critical hardware faster and more affordably. Our mission is to support U.S.

industrial resilience and national security by reshoring advanced manufacturing and accelerating access to space and defense technologies. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will play a critical role in ensuring delivery excellence for our customers in the defense and aerospace sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years in aerospace/defense or related manufacturing programs.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships, drive P&L results, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating with CEO, GTM, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Own customer profit and loss outcomes in collaboration with Account Executives by aligning business strategy, internal capabilities, and customer expectations.
• Lead and coach a cross-functional team of Manufacturing Engineers to ensure timely and high-quality part delivery.
• Act as the primary escalation point for customer issues and operational blockers, coordinating with factory, engineering, and software teams.
• Identify and advocate for new internal capabilities based on recurring customer needs and long-term automation opportunities.
• Design and implement scalable internal processes, including feedback loops with software teams, to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Aerospace/defense domain

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Manufacturing operations software

Job description

Hadrian is building autonomous precision manufacturing facilities that enable aerospace and defense companies to produce critical hardware faster and more affordably. Our mission is to support U.S.

industrial resilience and national security by reshoring advanced manufacturing and accelerating access to space and defense technologies. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will play a critical role in ensuring delivery excellence for our customers in the defense and aerospace sectors.