Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Care Plan (Medical)

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Stock Option Plan participation

Job summary

TRL11, a venture-backed defense tech startup in Irvine, CA, seeks a Program Manager to lead cross-functional aerospace programs from concept through delivery, coordinating schedules, budgets, and product development.

As the primary customer liaison, you will translate requirements, lead design reviews, and drive multi-disciplinary teams in space-rated imaging and video products. 5+ years hardware program experience; Bachelor's; PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience on hardware engineering projects or programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business management or a related field; PMP preferred.
• Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, procurement, manufacturing).
• Familiarity with spacecraft concepts of operations and qualification/integration preferred.
• Prior government program experience preferred.
• Lean engineering and agile methodologies in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of ERP and PLM business systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals, scopes and deliverables for the internal team.
• Manage hardware and software product development from start to finish; ensure deliverables are defined, developed, integrated, tested and delivered.
• Lead design reviews (CDR, PDR) with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as primary contact for customer, supplier and internal communications.
• Manage budgets and personnel for multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

ERP/PLM knowledge

Lean engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business management

Tools

PMP Certification

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

• Will define project goals, scopes and deliverables for the internal team
• 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
• Will lead design reviews (CDR, PDR's) both internally and with external stakeholders
• Act as the primary point of contact for all communications with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Manage budgets and personnel for multiple projects simultaneously

Requirements

• 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 Certification is preferred
• Experience managing complex projects and bringing together multiple teams to execute on a product, including engineering, marketing, procurement, and manufacturing
• Familiarity with qualification and integration of spacecraft systems is preferred
• Familiarity with spacecraft concepts of operations is preferred
• Prior experience leading or contributing to government programs is preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment, familiarity with lean engineering and agile methodologies
• In depth understanding of business systems and processes such as enterprise resource management (ERP) and product lifecycle management (PLM)

Benefits

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