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RIX Industries

Designs high-pressure compressors and cryogenics systems

Program Coordinator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$41 - $50
Mid
Bachelor's
Benicia, CA, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProgram Management
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A four-year degree in Business Administration, Program Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university, and/or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven experience as a program coordinator or in a relevant position.
  • Knowledge of program management and procedures.
  • Knowledge and experience in budgeting, documentation, and reporting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or ProChain.
  • Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and efficiency.
  • Ability to communicate with others orally and in writing.
  • U.S. citizenship or qualified U.S. person status under ALU 22 CFR 120.15; the role may require the ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table, as well as at machine tools or printers.
Responsibilities
  • Support planning and coordination of programs and related activities.
  • Maintain budgets and track expenditures and transactions.
  • Manage communications through external portals such as SPARS and EXOSTAR.
  • Schedule and organize meetings and events, and maintain agendas and relevant documentation.
  • Create reports and assist in proposal generation.
  • Foster and support positive relations within program teams and with external stakeholders.
  • Ensure technology is used appropriately for operations, including video conferencing and presentations.
  • Support growth and program development.
  • Ensure implementation of RIX policies, application of RIX procedures, and development of associated practices.
  • Perform assignments and other duties in the best interest of the company or as directed by the CPO, PD (CSS), or program managers.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience.

About the company

RIX Industries designs and manufactures high-pressure compression, cryogenic, and gas-generation systems for aerospace, defense, and energy markets. Its products include oil-free high-pressure compressors that safely deliver gases like oxygen, and integrated cryogenic and gas-generation systems used in Navy applications and clean-energy projects. The company stands out thanks to a long private, family-owned heritage focused on niche, mission-critical gas equipment, deep specialization in high-pressure oil-free technology, and a history of serving the U.S. Navy plus strategic acquisitions such as Qdrive. Its goal is to be a global leader in reliable, high-performance compression, cryogenic, and gas-generation solutions for customers from aerospace to clean energy.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Benicia, California

Founded

1878

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What believers are saying

  • RIX opened the 14,000-square-foot Otterson Center in December 2025.
  • RIX won a 2024 Navy contract for 25 Virginia-class submarine compressors.
  • RIX won a 2025 DOT SBIR for WESATIS, expanding beyond defense.

What critics are saying

  • NAVSUP and submarine programs concentrate revenue, so any Navy slowdown hits hard.
  • Qdrive integration across cryogenics and compressors risks distraction through 2026.
  • If the Navy shifts to competitors, RIX loses its core historical moat.

What makes RIX Industries unique

  • RIX has supplied U.S. Navy compressors since 1911, creating unmatched defense credibility.
  • Qdrive adds cryogenic IP for Navy aircraft carriers and industrial gas systems.
  • The Otterson Center accelerates prototyping, testing, and custom engineering near Benicia headquarters.

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