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Zone 5 Technologies

Aerospace engineering and high-volume munitions production

Technical Program Manager

Program ManagementUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BS or MS in engineering, management, manufacturing, or another relevant field is required.
  • At least 3 years of software project management experience is required; defense-industry experience is preferred.
  • Understanding of unmanned aircraft systems and related technologies is required.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, is required.
  • The ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams is required.
  • The ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage requirements, schedules, budgets, hardware, and software deliverables across the full lifecycle of unmanned aircraft systems development projects, from initial concept through testing and production.
  • Coordinate and guide cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and software developers, to support timely and effective project execution.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop detailed concepts of operations, vehicle designs, avionics systems, and mission planning software.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of project goals.
  • Manage project resources, timelines, and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
  • Ensure projects meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status, risks, and milestones.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the defense sector is highly desirable but not mandatory.

About the Company

Zone 5 Technologies

Aerospace engineering and high-volume munitions production

Zone 5 designs and builds unmanned aircraft systems and low-cost missiles for defense, serving as a prime DoD contractor with vertical integration from concept to production. Its products, like the Rusty Dagger cruise missile, Paladin UAS for autonomous counter-drone missions, and White Spike for counter-UAS and precision strikes, are engineered for high-volume, low-cost production with modular avionics for fast fielding. It differentiates itself by a production-first approach that aims to cut unit costs and shorten development timelines, delivering a flight-ready system within about four months, and by controlling design and manufacturing in-house as a vertically integrated contractor; in 2026 it became a mostly-owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Its goal is to provide affordable, scalable munition and counter-UAS solutions for the DoD and allied forces.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Luis Obispo, CA
Founded
2011

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