Technical Program Manager - Defense

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017, the company serves the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Applied Intuition works with leaders including the top automakers and the U.S. military and allies. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in multiple locations.

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We are looking for a Technical Program Manager in the D.C. area (we offer relocation) to help architect, manage complex projects, identify gaps, and implement best practices for customers. This position involves collaboration with subject matter experts within Applied Intuition and the defense customer on a technical level to implement solutions for customer pain points.

• Execute projects as the single point of contact, track progress, and ensure successful completion of milestones, metrics, and final deliverables
• Continuously engage customers to understand further pain points and areas for more project engagements
• Provide regular touch points with Applied Intuition's internal teams to update on customer use cases and workflows that our current software solutions do not yet provide
• Evaluate project timings with customers and adjust resource needs for customer pursuits based on requirements and feedback
• Lead pursuits from customer RFQ release and create a detailed technical proposal by engaging all subject matter experts within Applied Intuition

• US citizenship, able to obtain a security clearance
• 3+ years of industry experience leveraging data and technical knowledge to support software programs
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Data engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• Familiarity with the DOD autonomy ecosystem
• Hands-on experience managing complex projects
• Ability to travel to customer site (25%)

• Active secret or top secret clearance
• Experience working directly with DOD clients supporting DOD software use cases
• Familiarity with data management and simulation providers and understanding their advantages and disadvantages
• Hands-on experience with data or simulation software used for autonomy
• Knowledge in both software and hardware aspects of software development and testing such as high-performance computing and realtime test systems

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

The base salary range for this full-time position in the listed location is $140,000 to $185,000 USD annually. The actual base salary offered will be influenced by experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. The company complies with applicable laws and regulations related to equal employment opportunity.