TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Marvin Engineering Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin Land Systems, a unit within The Marvin Group, seeks an experienced program manager to lead aerospace/defense projects in Southern California. The role emphasizes delivering depth subsystems on schedule and coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Must have 8+ years in engineering or related fields, strong cross-functional leadership, and BOM/engineering documentation familiarity. Export control compliance is required, with EEO/Disability/Vets employer status noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required across engineering disciplines or related field.
• 8+ years' experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development.

Responsibilities

• Set program milestones, communicate status to team and leadership, identify risks and plan mitigations.
• Manage development, delivery, and qualification of depth subsystems based on system requirements and lead-times.
• Resolve dependencies with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Coordinate end-to-end project schedules across multiple feature areas.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication within internal teams and with external suppliers.

Skills

Engineering

Program management

Data analysis

Product development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Date: Jul 30, 2026

Location: Inglewood, CA, US, 90302

Company: Marvin Land Systems

Pay Range: $140,000 - $170,000

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

Responsibilities

• Set program milestones, communicate program status to team and leadership, identify program risks and coordinate a plan of response to mitigate risks.
• Manage development, delivery, and qualification of depth subsystems based on system requirements, technical challenges, lead-times, and business need.
• Resolve dependencies with cross functional teams.
• Manage communication within, and between, internal engineering and external vendor.
• Collaborates with others to track, coordinate, and communicate end-to-end project schedules (e.g., semester plans, milestones, timelines, releases) for multiple feature areas.

Skills / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years' experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development.
• 6+ years' experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 2years' experience managing large-scale global programs in technology deployments.
• Aerospace & Defense, or Automotive manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with cross discipline collaboration and problem resolution skills with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent ability to express technical concepts in verbal and written forms.
• Effective program coordination skills and the ability to create, implement and monitor basic projects and plans.
• Familiarity with bills of material (BOM), engineering documentation, and manufacturing process.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

The Marvin Group is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact People & Culture at 310.674.5030.

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