Program Manager; RF Products

About Solo Pulse

Solo Pulse is a DARPA‑funded Georgia Tech spin‑out and non‑traditional defense contractor (NTDC). We leverage advanced wave theory rooted in Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) to transform low‑cost RF hardware into tactical‑grade intelligence tools. Our product line includes SIGMA™ (Electronic Support), NOVA™ (SAR imaging), and ATHENA™ (AI orchestration), providing high‑fidelity sensing at the tactical edge.

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for translating USG contractual agreements and Solo Pulse leadership directives into actionable Project Management Plans (PMPs). You will manage a portfolio of simultaneous projects, acting as the arbiter of accountability within a matrixed environment to ensure predictable delivery and seek synergies across the projects.

• PMP Generation:
  Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans for each project based on contractual SOWs and dialogue with the leadership team.
• Accountability Management:
  Use the PMP as the single source of truth to provide objective evidence of plan/resource divergence, replacing “finger‑pointing” with plan‑based metrics.
• Matrix Coordination:
  Partner with the Engineering Manager to secure and align technical resources for project execution.
• Technical
  
  Qualification:
  
  Work with the engineering team to qualify progress and provide the CPO with an accurate, “no‑ignorance” view of product readiness.
• Operational Stewardship:
  Ensure hardware and software design choices prioritize operational utility and relevant requirements for the warfighter.
• IP Protection:
  Collaborate with the CTO to document technical advancements in a way that protects Solo Pulse’s long‑term Intellectual Property.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5 years of relevant experience with USG programs.

Defense Program Execution:

• Portfolio Leadership:
  Proven track record of simultaneously leading 3–5 medium/high‑complexity technical projects for defense industry customers.
• Contractual Expertise:
  Familiarity with SBIR (Phase II/III), OTA (Other Transaction Authority), and commercial‑to‑government sales.
• Compliance:
  Expert understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations and defense‑specific documentation standards.

Technical & Operational Literacy:

• RF Systems:
  Functional understanding of RF systems.
• Hardware Deployment:
  Familiarity with the mechanical engineering rigors of moving lab prototypes into tactical environments.
• Documentation Rigor:
  Mastery in turning complex contract requirements into execution‑ready PMPs using tools like Jira, MS Project, or Azure Dev Ops.

Leadership in the Matrix:

• Influence without Authority:
  Ability to lead cross‑functional engineering teams that do not report directly to you.
• Risk Mitigation:
  Experience identifying resourcing gaps and technical debt before they impact customer relationships.
• Communication:
  Ability to present clear, data‑driven progress reports horizontally to peers and upward to the C‑suite.

• Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience with USG programs.
• Relevant military experience.
• PMP/PgMP Certification.
• TS/SCI Security Clearance.

$140,000 - $160,000 a year