Hybrid TPM — Defense Hardware Program Lead

Wild West Systems, Inc.; Leander (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild West Systems, Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager to serve as the primary integration point between engineering execution and program delivery. This hybrid role oversees schedule, budget, and customer relationships while maintaining technical credibility in design reviews and engineering trade-offs.

You will drive hardware programs from development through test and delivery, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and successful program execution across multiple milestones.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in defense program management, systems engineering, or hybrid PM/engineering roles.
• Experience managing hardware development programs (not pure software/IT).
• Working knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, CDRLs, and contract types.

Responsibilities

• Own program schedule and budget, with risk register and deliverables across one or more counter-UAS/kinetic effector programs.
• Serve as primary customer POC for program status, TIMs, and deliverable reviews.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and supply chain dependencies against milestones.
• Prepare and present program reviews, including CDRLs, status reports, and risk mitigation plans.
• Manage contract compliance (CPFF, FFP, OTA) with contracts/finance.

Skills

Defense program management

Systems engineering

Hybrid PM/engineering

Contract knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Customer-facing coordination

Education

PMP certification

Job description

Wild West Systems, Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager to serve as the primary integration point between engineering execution and program delivery. This hybrid role oversees schedule, budget, and customer relationships while maintaining technical credibility in design reviews and engineering trade-offs.

You will drive hardware programs from development through test and delivery, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and successful program execution across multiple milestones.