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Job Description At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration. We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for multiple key customers. Overseeing the execution of orders from PO acceptance to delivery. This role requires managing customer relationships, coordinating with cross-functional teams, ensuring program deliverables are met on time. What you'll own: • Act as the primary liaison between customers and the company, ensuring all stakeholders are in alignment with order requirements, • Manage the full program lifecycle, from contract acceptance to delivery, • Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and finance to ensure on-time delivery, • Develop and maintain program schedules, • Track and report program status to customers, • Work with customers on improving our supplier score cards, • Support estimating with proposal development for new and follow-on business opportunities, • Manage change orders & scope adjustments, • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (10+ industry experience acceptable in lieu of degree)., • Minimum 3 years of program management experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing., • Strong knowledge of wire harness/cable assembly manufacturing processes and documentation., • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)., • Ability to manage multiple programs, deadlines, and customers simultaneously., • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills., • Experience with ERP/MRP systems for program tracking and reporting., • Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and aerospace electrical requirements., • Previous experience handling multiple customer accounts simultaneously., • Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors., • Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000, • Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team, • Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!, • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses, • Unlimited PTO and a 401(k) plan, • Choose a record you love, and we'll add it to our growing vinyl collection!, • $50/month DoorDash credit – lunch is on us!, • Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships, • Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages, • Regular team-building events, lunches, and the occasional breakfast burrito!, • Bright, open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking ITAR REQUIREMENTS: • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Pay range$80,000—$120,000 USD

Job Description About Castelion Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts. Strike Weapons Program Manager As a Strike Weapon Program Manager, you will lead the execution of advanced hypersonic weapon programs from initial concept through delivery, serving as the primary interface with U.S. Government customers and internal engineering teams. You will own program schedules, contractual commitments, and mission success, driving efforts from proposal through design, integration, flight test, and fielding. This is a hands-on program leadership role in a rapidly evolving startup environment where you will be tasked to lead multiple ongoing programs of varying sizes and complexity. You will operate at the intersection of engineering, program management, and customer engagement, ensuring that Castelion's weapon systems meet the needs of our customers. Responsibilities • Program Leadership: Serve as the primary customer interface, ensuring alignment between mission requirements and Castelion's technology roadmap., • Program Execution: Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance from contract award through integration, test, and deployment, delivering on all contractual milestones., • Proposal & Contract Management: Lead proposal efforts and contract negotiations, ensuring technical feasibility, cost effectiveness, and compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering to translate mission needs into product requirements, guide design reviews, and manage technical or contractual changes., • Customer Engagement: Lead program reviews, present technical and schedule briefings, negotiate requirements, and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders., • Risk Management: Identify program risks early, develop mitigation plans, and maintain schedule fidelity under aggressive timelines., • Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field., • Excellent communication and technical writing skills, including preparation of CDRLs and technical data packages., • 8+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or national security programs., • Proven track record of excellence and achievement., • Deep familiarity with USG programs, acquisitions, and operational concepts., • Strong understanding of U.S. Government acquisition processes, contracting, and operational concepts., • Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs to cost and schedule., • Experience in a fast-moving environment with compressed timelines., • Familiarity with government acquisition processes, requirements decomposition, and systems verification., • Familiarity with rapid prototyping, OTA contracts, and accelerated development environments. Leadership Qualities Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support. High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity. Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity. ITAR Requirements: