Ocean Aero Inc
Role Description
The Technical Program Manager (TPM) will be responsible for planning, coordination, and delivery across hardware, software, autonomy, testing, ensuring complex engineering work is delivered on time and meets mission requirements. The ideal candidate will have technical experience with autonomous vehicles, integration, systems engineering, and working in a fast‑paced environment.
The TPM will be working alongside a team of creative engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and skills. This role will report to the Chief Technology Officer.
Role Responsibilities Program Execution & Delivery
Document, coordinate, manage technical requirements, from customers through engineering design and delivery
Planning, coordination, and delivery across hardware, software, autonomy, and testing to ensure complex engineering work is delivered on time and meets mission requirements
Build and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and milestones across hardware, software, autonomy, controls, and testing
Track progress, risks, dependencies, and deliverables; proactively surface issues and drive resolution
Ensure alignment between engineering priorities and company goals
Cross Functional Coordination
Serve as central coordination point between core boat, production, autonomy, and payload engineering teams
Facilitate technical reviews, planning meetings, and retrospectives
Translate system‑level goals into executable plans for engineering team
Coordinate external partners, vendors, or field teams as needed
Technical & Systems Understanding
Apply a working understanding of:
Autonomous navigation and control systems
Embedded systems, communications, and power
Field testing and validation in real‑world marine environments
Ask the right technical questions to identify schedule or integration risks early
Process & Continuous Improvement
Establish lightweight, scalable program management processes
Improve predictability without slowing down engineering velocity
Define, and document success metrics (milestones, readiness levels, test outcomes)
Communicate with management weekly via email, documentation, and PowerPoint with current:
Earned value management status
Technical status
Role Requirements
BS or MS in Engineering or technical field
5+ years’ experience in technical program management, systems engineering, or project leadership in complex engineering environments
Experience working with hardware and software systems (robotics, autonomy, aerospace, marine, or similar)
Strong ability to manage multiple workstreams and dependencies
Excellent PowerPoint and organizational skills
Clear communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Proven track record of delivering complex technical programs
Ability to travel occasionally, as needed
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Possess a valid Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) or successfully pass the requirements to obtain one
Ability to pass drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle screening
Role Preferences
General interest in robotics
Experience with the marine environment and systems (including ROVs, UUVs, USVs)
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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The TPM will be working alongside a team of creative engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and skills. This role will report to the Chief Technology Officer.
Role Responsibilities Program Execution & Delivery
Document, coordinate, manage technical requirements, from customers through engineering design and delivery
Planning, coordination, and delivery across hardware, software, autonomy, and testing to ensure complex engineering work is delivered on time and meets mission requirements
Build and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and milestones across hardware, software, autonomy, controls, and testing
Track progress, risks, dependencies, and deliverables; proactively surface issues and drive resolution
Ensure alignment between engineering priorities and company goals
Cross Functional Coordination
Serve as central coordination point between core boat, production, autonomy, and payload engineering teams
Facilitate technical reviews, planning meetings, and retrospectives
Translate system‑level goals into executable plans for engineering team
Coordinate external partners, vendors, or field teams as needed
Technical & Systems Understanding
Apply a working understanding of:
Autonomous navigation and control systems
Embedded systems, communications, and power
Field testing and validation in real‑world marine environments
Ask the right technical questions to identify schedule or integration risks early
Process & Continuous Improvement
Establish lightweight, scalable program management processes
Improve predictability without slowing down engineering velocity
Define, and document success metrics (milestones, readiness levels, test outcomes)
Communicate with management weekly via email, documentation, and PowerPoint with current:
Earned value management status
Technical status
Role Requirements
BS or MS in Engineering or technical field
5+ years’ experience in technical program management, systems engineering, or project leadership in complex engineering environments
Experience working with hardware and software systems (robotics, autonomy, aerospace, marine, or similar)
Strong ability to manage multiple workstreams and dependencies
Excellent PowerPoint and organizational skills
Clear communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Proven track record of delivering complex technical programs
Ability to travel occasionally, as needed
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Possess a valid Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) or successfully pass the requirements to obtain one
Ability to pass drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle screening
Role Preferences
General interest in robotics
Experience with the marine environment and systems (including ROVs, UUVs, USVs)
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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