Auterion · 8 hours ago
Technical Program Manager
Arlington, Virginia
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAuterion is building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to manage customer program deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on-time and within budget while leading cross-functional teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)SoftwareRoboticsDronesInformation TechnologyDrone ManagementOpen SourceOperating Systems
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of medium to large customer programs focused on autonomous robotic systems, from contract award through delivery and sustainment
Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, integration, manufacturing, and testing to deliver complex HW/SW systems on time and within budget
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers using agile and traditional PM methodologies
Coordinate with internal teams, OEM partners, and customers to align program goals, resolve issues, and ensure high-quality outcomes
Oversee program financials including cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of financial performance
Support proposal responses to customer RFIs and RFPs, ensuring technical accuracy, strategic alignment, and competitive positioning
Ensure compliance with defense and aerospace standards, including export controls and cybersecurity requirements
Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the product and technology roadmap with feedback from program execution
Support logistics planning for hardware deliveries, field trials, and system deployments
Qualification
Required
MSc, MEng or MBA with strong technical background in autonomous robotic systems
5+ years experience in defense, aerospace or related industries
Experience and/or willing to work in a start-up environment
Experience in managing portfolios of medium to large sized projects consisting of solution engineering, HW-/SW delivery, customization and integration content
Competence in methodologies and tools for (agile) project planning and scheduling contract- and risk management
Experience in RFI / RFP processes and respective customer offers and proposals
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strongly customer orientated and performance driven
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Stock Options
Unlimited PTO
Health Insurance (includes dental & vision)
Medical flex spending
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan - 401k
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Learning and development opportunities
Company
Auterion
Auterion provides a platform that unifies a diverse fleet of autonomous robots, catering to a wide range of applications and use cases.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$181MKey Investors
RheinmetallBessemer Venture PartnersU.S. Department of Defense
2025-11-18Corporate Round
2025-09-23Series B· $105M
2025-09-23Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Lorenz Meier
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Sartori
Co-Founder
Recent News
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