Defense Autonomy Programs Lead

Kodiak; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including equity

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Dog-friendly office

Free catered lunch

Job summary

A leading autonomous vehicle company is seeking a Defense Technical Program Manager in Mountain View, CA. This role will drive complex programs supporting defense and government customers, requiring 3+ years of experience in technical program management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and demonstrate strong skills in communication and project coordination. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including flexible PTO, medical plans, and a dog-friendly work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical management for complex safety-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of software and systems development lifecycles.
• Experience managing programs with external customers or government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of defense-focused technical programs.
• Partner closely with engineering to validate capabilities for defense use.
• Lead cross-team technical planning and ensure requirements are traceable.

Skills

Technical program management

Excellent communication

Experience in autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

A leading autonomous vehicle company is seeking a Defense Technical Program Manager in Mountain View, CA. This role will drive complex programs supporting defense and government customers, requiring 3+ years of experience in technical program management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and demonstrate strong skills in communication and project coordination. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including flexible PTO, medical plans, and a dog-friendly work environment.