What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Applied Intuition?
About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, vehicle platform, and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.
Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. (Note this is not applicable for EpiSci job roles.)
About EpiSci
EpiSci is redefining tactical mission autonomy. These technologies span across defense and commercial domains. At our core, we wield the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, autonomy algorithms, wireless communications, and digital signal processing to surmount the most formidable national security challenges. Our tactical AI offers robustness, dependability, and a rapid adaptability that thrives on the frontlines of emerging missions and obstacles. Our AI increases human capability in aircraft like the F-22 and F-16; it's revolutionizing wireless tactical communication systems and filling the skies with swarms of autonomous UAVs supercharged by sensor fusion.
About the role
As a Program Manager on the Battle Management Command Control (BMC2) team, you will lead programs that research, design, prototype, and field test systems across a spectrum of autonomy solutions, specifically in the Navy and Air Force domains. This role allows you to support, build and impact both commercial and defense applications as you develop superior decision systems to empower our military with unrivaled capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in defense solutions, outstanding leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully delivering defense solutions to warfighters.
At EpiSci, you will:
- Lead and manage programs that involve building simulation, perception, and autonomy infrastructure to support the rapidly evolving challenges in the defense space
- Oversee programs that research, design, implement, leverage, and improve state-of-the-art collaborative and mission autonomy applications and integration on uncrewed platforms as well as operation centers
- Direct programs that build, leverage, and improve modeling and simulation environments (e.g. AFSIM, NGTS, AirSim, PX4/MAVLink, QGC, TAK, etc.) to rigorously design and test new algorithms
- Supervise programs that set-up and integrate hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) systems, to test the performance of software solutions on real vehicle hardware
- Collaborate on programs that build, leverage, and improve analysis tools to analyze autonomy algorithm performance and collaborate with domain experts and prior DoD warfighters to build software autonomy solutions for military missions
We're looking for someone who has:
- A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related engineering field
- 7 years of program management experience managing cost, schedule, performance of defense contracts with defense contracts (e.g., firm-fixed-price (FFP), cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF), etc.)
- Extensive experience interacting with government and prime contract customers, managing software teams using agile processes (spiral, scrum, kanban), and managing programs that design, implement, leverage, and improve state-of-the-art software applications
- Passion for solving complex problems with little supervision in a fast-moving team and demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple teams
- Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills with demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment
Travel Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel as projects require; estimated average travel is once every month for between 2 days up to 1 week. (~25%)
Security Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must hold a U.S. Secret security clearance
Nice to have:
- Active TS/SCI
- Master's degree in computer science or a related engineering field
- 10 years of program management experience in government contracting and national security managing cost, schedule, performance of defense contracts
- Experience with Earned Value Management System
- Experience with Systems Engineering techniques and tools including MBSE, MagicDraw, SysML, agile and waterfall methodology, trade studies, requirement writing and management, probability and statistics, Six Sigma methodology, Concept of Operations development, lifecycle logistics and management
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $220,000 to $250,000 USD annually.
Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
Salary : $220,000 - $250,000
