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Head of Programs

Furientis · Posted Nov 5, 2026

Los Angeles, California, United States
On-site
7–10 years

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Lead and manage defense program delivery, owning commitments to government and corporate customers, ensuring on-time delivery and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

Own all contracted deliverables to government and company customers
Convert contract requirements into clear priorities and tasks for the engineering team
Build and maintain integrated program schedules and budgets
Identify and resolve technical and schedule risks
Serve as program contact for specific customers

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent hands‑on technical experience
Nice to have: Experience at another deep tech startup
Nice to have: Experience as an engineer on complex hardware systems, especially missile, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or other aerospace and defense systems
Nice to have: Experience managing government contracts, including FAR-based contracts and Other Transaction Agreements
Nice to have: Experience taking hardware from R&D into production

Skills

Program/Mission management experience on complex hardware programs Direct ownership of cost, schedule, and deliverables

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