Aurelius Systems builds AI-powered directed energy laser defense platforms protecting troops, bases, and infrastructure from UAS drone threats. Backed by General Catalyst.
About the role
We need a Senior Manager, Programs to lead customer engagement and execution across our growing portfolio of government and industry programs. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), you will own commitments from award through demonstration, delivery, and operational fielding. You understand defense acquisition, build trusted customer relationships, and turn complex requirements into executable plans. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 7+ years in defense program management, government acquisition, military program execution, or defense industry operations
- Experience in a customer-facing program management, government acquisition, or comparable leadership role
- Demonstrated success managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
- Strong understanding of Department of Defense organizations, acquisition processes, and government-industry relationships
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities while maintaining customer trust
- Technical aptitude to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, paired with excellent written and verbal communication
More about this role
Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS. We build laser weapons to shoot down drones.
We're a small team of engineers, former US military operators, and subject matter experts scaling America's directed energy dominance. The first cost effective, reliable and robust laser weapon system.
Our namesake isn't an accident. Marcus Aurelius wrote about doing the work in front of you, every day, without excuses. Henry Ford didn't wait for permission to reinvent manufacturing. That's how we operate, small team, unreasonable output, no hiding behind the unachievable.
In addition to our San Francisco lab, we've opened a Detroit manufacturing hub and we field test weekly on our own 400-acre private range.
We need a Senior Manager, Programs to lead customer engagement and execution across our growing portfolio of government and industry programs. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), you will own commitments from award through demonstration, delivery, and operational fielding. You understand defense acquisition, build trusted customer relationships, and turn complex requirements into...
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