Technical Program Manager - Government Robotics Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Technical Program Manager - Government Robotics Programs

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | On-site

Opportunity Summary

Join a fast-growing robotics company developing advanced automation platforms that support aerospace and defense manufacturing, aircraft sustainment, and depot operations. As customer demand continues to expand, we're seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the successful execution of government robotics programs while helping scale one of the company's most strategically important operations. This role combines technical program leadership, customer engagement, and operational management. You'll oversee government-funded programs from contract award through deployment, serve as the primary interface for government customers, and lead a growing team supporting fielded robotic systems. Working directly with executive leadership and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative automation solutions while helping shape the future growth of the organization. This is an ideal opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering, operations, and customer success in a collaborative startup environment.

About Us

We are a venture-backed robotics company developing standardized automation platforms that improve how aerospace and defense organizations manufacture, maintain, and sustain critical assets. Our products combine robotics, controls, software, sensing technologies, and precision engineering to automate complex manufacturing and maintenance operations. Unlike traditional automation integrators, we're focused on building scalable robotic products that can be deployed across multiple customers and applications. Our team operates with speed, accountability, and technical excellence, giving every employee meaningful ownership over both product development and customer success.

Job Duties

• Lead execution of government robotics and automation programs from contract award through successful customer delivery.
• Own overall program performance, including schedule, scope, budget, risk management, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers, program offices, and contracting organizations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of Applications Engineers supporting customer deployments and field operations.
• Coordinate engineering resources across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, and applications engineering teams.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable program plans and engineering priorities.
• Support proposal development, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, contract transitions, and strategic planning activities.
• Oversee contract deliverables, technical documentation, and compliance with government program requirements.
• Identify program risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Build strong relationships with government stakeholders, depot organizations, and aerospace customers.
• Establish scalable program management processes that support continued organizational growth.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and developing technical team members.
• Partner with executive leadership on future customer opportunities and long-term business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, Operations, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience managing complex technical programs within aerospace, defense, robotics, manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or technical teams.
• Experience managing government or Department of Defense programs.
• Strong understanding of program planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively across customers, executives, and engineering organizations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent programs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Ability to travel as needed to support customer programs.

Preferred Experience

• Military service or experience supporting Department of Defense organizations.
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing, aircraft sustainment, depot maintenance, or advanced manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, CDRLs, contract modifications, and government contracting processes.
• PMP certification or equivalent program management training.
• Experience supporting ITAR, CMMC, or other regulated government environments.
• Existing relationships within the Oklahoma aerospace and defense community.
• Experience supporting robotics, industrial automation, or complex electromechanical products.

Why Join Us

• Lead high-impact robotics programs supporting critical aerospace and defense customers.
• Build and help grow one of the company's most important customer-facing operations.
• Work directly with executive leadership while helping shape future products, programs, and organizational growth.
• Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams developing next-generation robotic automation platforms.
• Take ownership of programs from contract award through customer deployment and long-term success.
• Join a collaborative engineering culture where decisions move quickly and individual contributions have immediate impact.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.

Compensation Details

$140,000 - $180,000