Program Manager

TRL11, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401k

Health care plan

Unlimited PTO

Stock option plan

Job summary

TRL11, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in aerospace hardware and software development from concept to delivery.

You will define goals, manage schedules and budgets, and drive product development across multiple products, ensuring thorough integration and testing. You will lead design reviews, serve as the primary liaison with customers and suppliers, and ensure alignment with ERP/PLM processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience on hardware engineering projects or programs, preferably in an aerospace setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business management or a related field; PMP preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, procurement, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals, scopes and deliverables for internal teams.
• Manage hardware & software product development from start to finish, including integration and testing.
• Lead design reviews (CDR, PDR) with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as primary point of contact with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Manage budgets and personnel across multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Hardware engineering

Aerospace industry

Lean & Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PMP Certification

Tools

ERP

PLM

Job description

TRL11 is a venture backed deep tech / defense tech startup bringing cutting-edge video technology to Aerospace applications. Based in Irvine, CA, we are seeking a highly passionate person Program Manager who will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the execution of aerospace programs and product development from start through delivery. This includes managing schedules, budgets, product development life cycle, and new product introduction for TRL11's space-rated imaging and video products. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact between the company and its customers, ensuring that all project objectives align with customer requirements and company goals. Join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Human Space Exploration and US National Security.

Responsibilities:

1. Will define project goals, scopes and deliverables for the internal team
2. Will be responsible for managing product development of multiple products from start to finish, ensuring that hardware and software deliverables are appropriately defined, developed, integrated, tested, and delivered
3. Will lead design reviews (CDR, PDR’s) both internally and with external stakeholders
4. Act as the primary point of contact for all communications with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
5. Manage budgets and personnel for multiple projects simultaneously

1. Minimum 5 years of experience on hardware engineering projects or programs, preferably in an aerospace setting
2. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business management or a related field. PMP Certification is preferred
3. Experience managing complex projects and bringing together multiple teams to execute on a product, including engineering, marketing, procurement, and manufacturing
4. Familiarity with qualification and integration of spacecraft systems is preferred
5. Familiarity with spacecraft concepts of operations is preferred
6. Prior experience leading or contributing to government programs is preferred
7. Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment, familiarity with lean engineering and agile methodologies
8. In depth understanding of business systems and processes such as enterprise resource management (ERP) and product lifecycle management (PLM)

1. Fast paced, energetic startup culture, where you'll learn a lot, have great impact
2. Competitive base salary of $150-200k
3. 401k, Health Care Plan (Medical)
4. Unlimited Paid Time Off (with prior approval), for Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays, Maternity, Paternity
5. Possible Stock Option Plan participation, based on performance and tenure