Technical Program Manager

Robinson Unmanned (formerly Ascent Aero Systems) is one of the most exciting companies in the unmanned aerial system (UAS) industry, and our unique coaxial platforms provide the reliable and efficient foundation necessary to operate drones inson Unmanned designs and manufactures rugged “coaxial” UAS for the industrial, public safety and defense markets. Robinson Unmanned supports frontline soldiers, first responders, and industrial professionals with the rugged and versatile unmanned aerial systems they need to complete critical missions when it matters most.

Robinson Unmanned is founded on core principles of an innovative, determined, fearless, curious, and committed culture that fosters invention, problem solving and teamwork. Robinson Unmanned offers the ability to work at the leading edge of aerospace technology while benefit ting from the experience and resources of one of the most respected names in aviation.

We are growing fast, and we’re looking for motivated, highly organized people to join our team. As you consider your next career move… You’ll thrive here if you… Are the person others turn to because they know they can count on you, doggedly persistent in moving goals forward to completion, are relentlessly curious and eager to continuously learn, can dare greatly, fail quickly, learn fast, and keep moving, persevere and double down when things get difficult, and want to be part of something bigger than yourself.

If this describes you, please read on! Among the current openings, we’re on the lookout for a Technical Program Manager to lead delivery of our next generation of coaxial UAS platforms. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of engineering, product, and operations. You will serve as the connective tissue that keeps complex programs on track — aligning cross-functional teams, managing risk, and ensuring that what we promise gets built and delivered.

Reporting to the company’s VP of Technology, this is a newly created, full-time position based in our Wilmington, Massachusetts headquarters. Some domestic and international travel will be required.

• Define, scope, and plan programs and projects with realistic and achievable cost and schedule estimates
• Develop and maintain workflows to monitor progress and proactively communicate status to stakeholders
• Serve as the liaison between internal teams (engineering, ops, product) and external partners
• Identify and mitigate risks before they become program‑threatening issues
• Track milestones, manage dependencies, and hold teams accountable to commitments

• Partner with customers and the product team to define CONOPS and high‑level system requirements for new platforms and applications
• Represent the engineering team in requirements discussions, ensuring technical feasibility and clarity
• Translate customer needs into actionable, traceable engineering requirements
• Maintain requirements traceability throughout the program lifecycle
• Develop test plans and acceptance criteria aligned with aerospace standards and best practices
• Drive a culture of quality — keep teams honest and accountable for deliverable quality
• Build and refine processes to continuously raise the bar on system verification and validation
• Support flight test operations and ensure test data is captured and acted upon rigorously

• Collaborate across engineering, operations, business development, and leadership to align teams and drive outcomes
• Support flight test events, marketing demonstrations, and customer‑facing activities
• Champion improved processes and engineering practices across the organization
• Lead product transitions from engineering development into production and field operations
• Act as a culture carrier: model urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with 7+ years of work experience in program and project management.
• PMP certification or equivalent formal program management training
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or equivalent
• Deep UAS domain expertise, preferably…