Defense Technical Program Manager
$180k/y-$240k/y
Kodiaka day ago
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OnsiteFull-timeMid
Summary
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Defense Technical Program Manager to lead execution of autonomy and platform capabilities supporting defense and government-adjacent customers in San Francisco, CA.
About the Role
As a Defense Technical Program Manager, you will own end-to-end execution of defense-focused technical programs, partner with engineering teams, collaborate with product and operations, lead cross-team technical planning, manage program roadmaps, and communicate program status and risks to stakeholders. You will ensure that defense programs are delivered with the required predictability and documentation while maintaining startup speed.
About You
Required:
- 3+ years of experience in technical or program management supporting autonomy, robotics, aerospace, defense, or other complex safety-critical systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
- Experience managing programs with external customers, contractual milestones, or government-style delivery expectations.
- Strong understanding of software and systems development lifecycles, including integration, verification, and validation.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to align engineering, product, and leadership while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated ability to operate in environments requiring high rigor, documentation, and accountability.
- Interest in defense or government-adjacent applications of autonomous systems.
- Experience working with government customers, primes, or defense contractors.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife.
- Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies.
- Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging.
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance.
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation).
- Fidelity 401(k).
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA.
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.).
Kodiak
Endlessly adaptable. Always reliable. Through the endless demands of a world in constant motion, Kodiak helps you get the job done. With purpose-built solutions to power autonomous movement in any environment, we make sure our partners save time, run clean, and keep safe.
San Francisco, CA