The Modular Interceptor Platform. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
You will keep Wardstone’s engineering moving. You’ll own the program schedule, run the status meetings, track the dependencies between teams, and make sure risks reach the founders while there’s still time to act. You’ll report to [the founders]. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- B.S. in an engineering or technical field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of program or project management experience on hardware programs, preferably in aerospace or defense
- Experience running schedules for complex, multi-team engineering programs through test
- Enough technical depth to understand engineering tradeoffs and earn engineers’ trust
- Clear, direct communication, in writing and in meetings
- Experience with scheduling and project tracking tools (e.g., [Jira, Linear, MS Project, or Smartsheet])
More about this role
You will keep Wardstone’s engineering moving. You’ll own the program schedule, run the status meetings, track the dependencies between teams, and make sure risks reach the founders while there’s still time to act. You’ll report to [the founders].
You’ll work across every engineering team, including mechanical, propulsion, aerodynamics, GNC, the seeker, and avionics, to get Hailstorm from design through ground test to flight. The engineering leads own the technical decisions. You’ll make sure they’re made on time, with the right people involved, and that everyone knows what was decided.
Own the schedule
- Build and maintain the program schedule, from design milestones through ground and flight tests.
- Track the critical path and the dependencies between teams. When something slips, show what it affects and what the options are.
- Track long-lead parts and procurement with the engineering teams so hardware arrives when it’s needed.
Run the program rhythm
- Run weekly status meetings and engineering syncs, with clear agendas, decisions, and action items.
- Organize design reviews, test readiness reviews, and post-test reviews.
- Send regular, concise status updates to the founders...
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