Program Manager, Autonomous Systems

Job overview

The Program Manager, Autonomous Systems role is hybrid in Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, CO; compensation is $150,000–$190,000 per year. Dark Wolf Solutions supports technical initiatives within its autonomous systems portfolio. The manager leads multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinates technical work across the program portfolio, including secure solutions and technology integration. The role helps advance emerging technologies, maintain compliance, and communicate complex technical work to stakeholders; familiarity with specialized testing environments for unmanned underwater vehicles or autonomous systems is preferred.

What you'll do

• Lead and guide engineering teams across tools and functions
• drive adoption and implementation of emerging technologies and processes
• manage technical functions and work efforts across the portfolio
• architect and engineer secure solutions
• integrate technologies into existing platforms
• maintain awareness of specialized cyber operations and testing frameworks
• ensure compliance with technical policies and requirements
• present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program manager

autonomous systems

technical leadership

engineering teams

program management

cyber operations

secure solutions

hybrid

herndon va

colorado springs co

dark wolf solutions

$150k–$190k

secret clearance

u.s. citizenship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 12+ years supporting the Department of Defense and 6+ years of project and program management experience; U.S. citizenship and active Secret security clearance required. Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.

About the employer

Dark Wolf Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.