> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3139321-technical-program-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3139321-technical-program-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - **Company:** IRIS TECH, INC. - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Scrum Methodology, Rapid Prototyping Process, Information Technology, Performance Monitor - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_4c500e33 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Physics; or a related technical field. An advanced degree is a plus. * 7-12 years of experience in engineering, technical program management, engineering program management, systems engineering, project management, or product development within aerospace, defense, space, or another complex technology environment. * Demonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary technical development programs and coordinating multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. * Strong understanding of the full product-development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture and design, prototype, integration, verification, qualification, launch, and production transition. * Proven ability to manage integrated schedules, budgets, dependencies, priorities, risks, scope, and resource requirements. * Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, sound judgment, organizational discipline, and attention to detail. * Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to translate complex technical issues for engineering teams, senior leadership, and business stakeholders. * Ability to operate effectively amid evolving requirements, technical uncertainty, changing priorities, and incomplete information., * Experience with hardware electronics, embedded systems, software/firmware, systems engineering, manufacturing, or integrated electromechanical products. * Experience with rapid prototyping, new product introduction (NPI), and iterative product-development practices. * Experience supporting government or prime-contractor programs, customer demonstrations, ROMs, proposals, suppliers, or geographically distributed teams. * Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace/defense quality and product-realization practices. * PMP, PgMP, Scrum, or a comparable program/project-management certification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Strong ownership and accountability. * Technical curiosity and ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and business functions. * Ability to drive teams toward decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations. * Ability to challenge assumptions constructively and exercise sound judgment with urgency. * Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. * Concise and effective written and verbal communication skills. * Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous growth and improvement. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Travel: Approximately 10-15% travel is required. SECURITY / EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS * U.S. Person or U.S. Permanent Resident required. * Iris Technology Corporation does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. ## Description The Technical Program Manager (TPM) leads internally funded Product Development and Independent Research and Development (IRAD) programs from proof-of-concept through prototype, validation, qualification, launch, and transition into complete, mature products or customer-funded development. The role serves as the primary execution and coordination point across Engineering, Product Line Management, Business Development, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other stakeholders., * Own overall execution of assigned Product Development and IRAD programs, including scope, schedule, budget, milestones, deliverables, resource requirements, and success criteria. * Develop and maintain integrated program plans and schedules spanning requirements, design, procurement, prototype builds, software and firmware, integration, test, verification, qualification, demonstration, launch, and post-launch activities. * Manage financial performance, including budgets, actuals, estimates to complete (ETC), and estimates at completion (EAC), and maintain accurate reporting to support timely leadership decisions. * Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, FPGA/Firmware, Software, Integration & Test, Product Management, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Development, and Product Line Management. * Partner with Chief Engineers, engineering leadership, and technical leads to translate requirements into executable plans; identify risks, trades, dependencies, and resource constraints; and drive technical and program decisions to closure. * Lead risk and opportunity management, prioritizing early retirement of high-impact technical risks and maintaining mitigation and contingency plans to prevent late-cycle redesign or execution delays. * Drive iterative build-test-learn development with clear prototype and test objectives, entry and exit criteria, documented results, and timely follow-through. * Lead program reviews and maintain clear records of decisions, action items, risks, dependencies, changes, and accountable owners; escalate unresolved issues appropriately. * Monitor performance against schedule, scope, cost, technical performance, quality, and other defined objectives; provide concise status updates to leadership on progress, risks, key decisions, and required actions. * Manage changes to priorities, scope, schedules, requirements, and resources, clearly communicating impacts and obtaining alignment from affected stakeholders. * Support demonstrations, customer and partner discussions, ROMs, proposals, product launches, and organizational readiness for transition to mature products, production, or customer-funded development. * Capture lessons learned, improve program-management tools and operating practices, and establish reusable technical and program foundations for future efforts. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Coffee with Developers - Cassidy Williams - ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/912-coffee-with-developers-cassidy-williams) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)