Senior Program Manager, Infrared Sensors

Job description

Within HRL’s Vision Systems Laboratory, we are dedicated to advancing the United States’ homeland security through the development of world-class infrared sensor systems for aerospace and defense. Our mission-driven team tackles complex engineering challenges, delivering solutions that enhance national capabilities. Combining cutting-edge research with a commitment to excellence, we transform emerging requirements into mission-ready, high-performance products. Position Summary: Senior Program Manager will successfully manage complex programs, drive strategic initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams. This role provides end-to-end accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual compliance, and serves as the primary customer-facing lead for high-visibility efforts. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in government contracting, development-to-production transitions, and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced aerospace/semiconductor environment. Essential Duties: - Serve as the primary customer point of contact and customer-facing program manager responsible for overall program execution, customer communication, cost, schedule...