Technical Program Manager – Product Launch

Aalo Atomics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aalo Atomics in Austin, TX is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead a product from conceptual design through launch and into high-volume manufacturing. You will coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Licensing and Construction to maintain schedule, budget, and risk plans.

This high-impact role requires first-principles thinking, resilience in ambiguity, and strong cross-functional communication to move programs forward.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management experience in nuclear, energy, or advanced tech industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering fundamentals and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects on aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a product from conceptual design through launch and into high-volume manufacturing.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Licensing, and Construction.
• Drive readiness tracking, issue resolution, and change management to keep programs on track.
• Track progress and proactively remove roadblocks while balancing internal priorities and external requirements.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

First-principles thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/related field

Job description

Technical Program Manager – Product Launch

About this position

About Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting‑edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

About the Role

The Technical Program Manager – Product Launch is responsible for leading a product from conceptual design through launch and into high-volume manufacturing. This role drives execution across every phase of the product lifecycle, ensuring teams are aligned, milestones are met, and risks are proactively managed.

As the glue across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Licensing, and Construction, this person brings structure to complexity and momentum to cross‑functional efforts. They will lead readiness tracking, issue resolution, change management, and execution planning while balancing internal priorities and external requirements.

This is a high‑impact role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, applies first‑principles thinking to solve hard problems, and builds strong relationships to move programs forward. No challenge is too large or too small -- success in this role requires persistence, attention to detail, sound judgement, and a bias for action.

How You Can Make an Impact

• Identify program risks – including new technologies, conflicting requirements, schedule, budget, and staffing challenges; and proactively drive mitigation plans
• Bring clarity to strategy and execution by aligning cross‑functional teams around priorities, milestones, and decision points
• Manage stakeholder engagement with DOE, NRC, national laboratories, commercial partners, and other external entities
• Facilitate make‑versus‑buy decisions using manufacturing, supply chain, cost, and schedule inputs
• Lead change management across design and manufacturing
• Drive issue resolution across design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning
• Support strategic planning across program phases, resources, and dependencies
• Track and communicate program progress, while proactively identifying and removing roadblocks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management experience in nuclear, energy, or other advanced technology industries
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering fundamentals, including mechanical, electrical, and nuclear systems
• Demonstrated ability to apply first‑principles thinking to technical and programmatic problem solving
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on aggressive timelines
• Ability to lead effectively in environments with high ambiguity and evolving scope
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience working with DOE, NRC, or other regulatory bodies
• PMP or similar project/program management certification

Requirements:

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on‑site in Austin, TX

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off

Additional Information:

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non‑compliant foreign citizenships.

Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.