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# Technical Program Manager

- **Company:** Strategic Employment Inc
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Integrated Development Environments, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Technical-Program-Manager-Strategic-Employment-987550400581321/

## About the Role

+ BSEE or equivalent in electronics (not power/AC/DC focused) with 5+ years of hands-on analog and digital circuit design experience in a development environment
 + Background in military or commercial aviation electronics, with working knowledge of MIL-STD documents and system requirements
 + Some documented leadership or project ownership experience, whether formal program management or leading a project or task as an engineer
 + Strong communication skills with the ability to earn the trust of engineering teams through technical substance, not just schedule management
This is a full-time, onsite role five days a week in Orange County.
The role is roughly 30-40% technical engagement alongside engineers and the remainder program management. The company offers strong benefits including fully company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.

## Description

We are working with a well-established hardware and software company in Orange County that is looking to add a Technical Program Manager to their engineering team. This is not a pure program management role. The right candidate will have hands-on circuit design experience and be able to engage with engineers at a technical level during design reviews, not just facilitate them.


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