Program Manager II Training - SECRET Clearance

VahatiCor, a T45 Labs portfolio company, is seeking an Engineering Project Manager with a strong background in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering to lead the development and manufacturing of Class II and Class III medical devices, with a focus on catheter systems. The successful candidate will oversee cross-functional project execution from concept through commercialization, coordinating closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Manufacturing functions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment and is motivated to help bring novel therapies to patients. Responsibilities Project Management & Leadership Drive end-to-end execution of product development programs, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, resource plans, and milestone tracking tools to ensure cross-functional alignment. Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external design and manufacturing partners, including contract engineering firms. Lead regular team meetings, project status reviews, and design reviews to facilitate decision-making and maintain momentum. Proactively identify and manage risks, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate issues and solutions to stakeholders and leadership. Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Clinical Affairs, and Operations to ensure technical deliverables meet all internal requirements and external regulations. Partner with supply chain and external manufacturers to define manufacturing processes, transfer designs to production, and scale up operations. Support Design Control activities in accordance with ISO 13485 and FDA QSR requirements, including documentation and traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Documentation and Risk Management Create and manage technical documentation including Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPIs), assembly and test procedures, design verification protocols, and test reports. Lead risk management activities such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and hazard analysis in compliance with ISO 14971. Ensure design outputs align with product requirements, clinical use cases, and regulatory expectations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related science field; Master’s degree a plus. 5+ years of experience in medical device R&D or engineering project management, with hands-on development experience in catheter-based technologies. Proficient in SolidWorks for mechanical design and drafting. Strong understanding of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and ISO 14971. Experience with verification and validation testing, including mechanical testing (e.g., tensile, torque, kink resistance). Skilled in writing protocols, reports, and manufacturing documentation. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Location and Compensation This is an on-site position, based in our Santa Clara, CA office. T45 Labs is committed to fair and equitable pay practices, and compensation may include bonuses, equity, and benefits as part of the total rewards package. The anticipated salary range of this position is $92,000 - $124,000 annually, based on San Francisco Bay Area market data. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as years of experience and skills. Please note that the top of the salary range is reserved for candidates who demonstrate exceptional qualifications and experience directly aligned with the requirements of the role. Most candidates should expect to receive an offer within the mid-range of the posted range, based on these considerations. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement T45 Labs and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Due to the classified nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidate must meet the eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance. Location: El Segundo, CA; Sunnyvale, CA About Us Pacific Defense is a leading developer of advanced electronics systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. Our team specializes in Open Systems Architecture solutions for the non-kinetic fight, providing cost-effective, modular, and rapidly reconfigurable systems to customers in record time. We deliver sensing and effects solutions for land, air, sea, and space domains, leveraging open standards and rapid prototyping methodologies to bring innovative capabilities to the market. Pacific Defense has built an excellent reputation in the defense industry and is expanding our team to tackle new challenges and opportunities. Join us and accelerate your career! Pacific Defense is seeking a Sr. Program Manager with experience managing advanced R&D, development, and production programs for Military and Government customers. The Sr. Program Manager will be responsible for program execution (Cost, Schedule, Technical). The Sr. Program Manager will work closely with Pacific Defense leadership to ensure tactical execution aligns with the business strategic goals and objectives. This requires someone comfortable working with minimal oversight in a cutting edge, fast paced, multi-discipline R&D engineering/prototyping/production environment with the ability to successfully transition designs to production. The position manages programs and their underlying projects involving Comms/Digital/Embedded HW&SW designs, PCB manufacturing, board assembly and test, mechanics, software, FPGA, DSP, and systems engineering and test. This person will lead aggressive schedules, assess schedule & technical risks, deliver programs on time, guide engineering teams’ priorities, manage cost, and interface with program Military and Government customers. This is a unique position in which the selected candidate will be given the opportunity to be hands-on with day-to-day activities, while playing a key strategic role in business execution as well as directly shaping strategy! Requirements Significant experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include: proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts  Experience with multiple contracting vehicles – CP, FFP, FPI, T&M  Ability to develop, manage, adapt detailed and execute program management plans – Schedule, Cost, Staffing, Opportunity / Risk management, Development, I&T and Production  Ability to hold teams accountable and ensure on time deliveries to both internal and external customers  Experience taking a program thru the Requirements, Development, I&T, Verification and transition to Production  Experience leading and managing technical teams  Experience taking a design thru Environmental Qualifications and ensuring the product   Ability to work with both internal and external customers. Develop relationships and use to support execution and growth.  Demonstrated success in working well in a team and collaborative and distributed environment  Ability to collaborate with ability to work in a fast pace dynamic environment  Knowledge of embedded systems – Hardware and Software  Knowledge of Defense relevant communications systems  Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control  Prior program experience managing complex systems (Communications/Signals Intelligence/RF/C5ISR or similar programs with both software and hardware content)  Demonstrated experience transitioning a design to production  Ability to work closely with Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing to manage deliveries  Experience with MOSA Open systems  Existing or Ability to obtain a clearance (Secret)  Preferred Experience Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a program manager with a successful track record of managing cost, schedule, technical execution  Responsibilities  Provide leadership to the program team engineers. Assure communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict.  Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution  Coordinate with Management on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations  Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services. Report program status and forecasts to senior management and customers as applicable.  Identify, manage risks and opportunities throughout the program life cycle   Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident  In conjunction with Contracts department:  Assure that conduct of contract requirements is executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e.: federal acquisition regulations)  Assure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded  Responsible for meeting the following program objectives: technical performance, cost and schedule, risk management, AOP and Profit and Loss (P&L)  Coordinate efforts to support mission and cross business strategy and objectives  Lead proposals and development of RFPs and RFIs  Work closely with Engineering teams to work solutions and drive issues to closure  Project related travel, primarily within the United States, will be required on occasion to support project activities     Education   Engineering degree required, BSEE or BSCS or BSME  Master of Engineering (preferred)   Program Management Certification (preferred)  Benefits Pacific Defense provides competitive salaries and immediately vested 401K match. We provide 100% coverage options for the employee, and 75% coverage for dependents’ medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, as well as a flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses. We offer paid time off and federal holidays to spend time with family, pursue outside interests, or just get some extra rest. Pacific Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Embark on a transformative career with Safran Passenger Innovations, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. Safran IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond! Job Summary: The Principal Program Manager is responsible for the delivery and performance of company Products and Services as well as the overall customer relationship. The Principal Program Manager is typically responsible for larger programs and/or key accounts. This role ensures adherence to master plans and schedules, develops solutions to program problems, and directs work of incumbents assigned to the program from various departments as well as within the department. They will be expected to interface with other departments to prepare cost justifications, recommend priorities, generate schedules and develop solutions to customer issues. This individual ensures all customer accounts under their charge are following all internal company processes for best practices and execution excellence. In addition, the individual in this position will be responsible for developing relationships that lead to repeat business and assisting the Sales Team in acquiring new contracts within their assigned programs. Responsibilities also include aiding in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, coordinating the preparation of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of changes on their assigned programs. This position relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.   Duties and Responsibilities: Act as the senior advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks and operation  Develop solutions to program problems, and directs work of incumbents assigned to program from various departments and within the department    Daily management of team execution   Daily management of customer   Daily management of the program schedule including modifications to the team and execution strategies    Oversight, creation and maintenance of the program planning worksheets   Daily management of the program suppliers  Act as a key member of the department leadership team, assisting in the mentoring of more junior personnel  Perform other job-related duties as assigned  Requirements Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field  15+ years of experience working in a similar role in performance management and/or delivery of company products and services  8+ years of experience managing and delivering complex programs within the aerospace industry  7+ years of experience in a Senior (or above) program management role with demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and contribute to strategic decision-making  Extensive project or program management experience  Experience working with cross-functional groups  Experience working in the In-flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) or relevant industry Benefits The starting pay range for this position is $128,900 - $154,700 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to: A home allowance to elevate your home workspace Discretionary bonus program Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off

JOB DESCRIPTION: "• BS/ MS degree or equivalent practical experience • 5 -7 years of experience as a Program Manager with preferably with 2 years of experience as an engineer in a technical domain. • Strong technical background with the ability to understand and guide complex technical initiatives. • Mastery in Tools like MS Office, Jira dashboarding, Confluence, MS Project, and Smartsheet • Experience managing cross-functional, geographically distributed teams and working in global, fast-paced environments. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leadership, engineers, and other stakeholders. • Ability to thrive in ambiguity, balancing competing priorities while driving projects to successful completion. • Experience in Embedded domain (preferably with Video/ Broadband domain)" "Key Responsibilities: • Understands the scope of technical programs as defined by the product and business requirements • Drive user stories and defects via agile monthly sprint process, manage and prioritize the team’s backlog, own scrum meetings, Dev/QA assignments • Manages Crews, owns of features, assists with the roadmap and release plan • Drive the development and execution of the roadmap for the team, aligning with global product strategies and business goals. • Oversee planning and execution of key initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment across distributed teams in the USA, Europe, and India. • Drive technical decision-making and problem-solving, ensuring high standards of quality, security, and content protection across all products and platforms. • Foster collaboration and communication across cross-functional teams, delivering on milestones and ensuring successful delivery of programs on time and within scope. • Serve as a key point of contact for senior leadership, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and opportunities. • Champion continuous improvement by identifying process optimizations and driving operational excellence within the team."

Description: Role: Scrum Master Work Dallas, TX JOB DESCRIPTION: The Scrum Master 1 coordinates the work of an Agile development team and oversees the software development lifecycle process and procedures. This role involves planning and facilitating scrum activities such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demos, board reviews, and retrospectives. The Scrum Master collaborates with clients or end users to understand business requirements and acts as a liaison between development teams and product management to ensure appropriate project processes are followed. Additionally, they identify and resolve impediments that may slow development or prevent the team from meeting established goals or milestones. Help ensure all team members have taken the appropriate step on stories so their team is a well-oiled machine. Remove Impediments, encourage the team to work only on task, and encourage Dev Manager to plan. Conduct Retrospectives, and schedule Backlog Grooming. •Plan and facilitate scrum activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demos, board reviews, and retrospectives. •Ensuring the breakdown of work. Force the breakdown of stories into substories, tasks, spikes, etc. •Help build the schedule for deliverables. (Development timeline, PMO would be ultimately responsible for the schedule). Resource mapping/loading, what is our capacity? (Project is what we need to do, team should be focused on who needs to do what). •Strategically identify if the schedule requires more resources than the team currently has. Resource balancing. •Collaborate with clients or end users to understand business requirements. •Act as a liaison between development teams and product management to ensure appropriate project processes are followed. •Identify and resolve impediments that may slow development or prevent the team from meeting established goals or milestones. •Work with team members on backlog and processes. •Understand and remove impediments to the scrum process. •Escalation of risk issues outside of the development group to other management levels. (if we fall behind during the sprint, we don’t just accept that, we try to push it and identify what can be done). Take what is going on and identify issues to the right groups that can do something about it. 3 Years of related experience engineering field. Scrum Master Certification (CSM) preferred. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework. Proficiency in scrum tools (e.g. JIRA) Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Basic project management knowledge and experience.

Description: Role: Scrum Master Work Dallas, TX JOB DESCRIPTION: The Scrum Master 1 coordinates the work of an Agile development team and oversees the software development lifecycle process and procedures. This role involves planning and facilitating scrum activities such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demos, board reviews, and retrospectives. The Scrum Master collaborates with clients or end users to understand business requirements and acts as a liaison between development teams and product management to ensure appropriate project processes are followed. Additionally, they identify and resolve impediments that may slow development or prevent the team from meeting established goals or milestones. Help ensure all team members have taken the appropriate step on stories so their team is a well-oiled machine. Remove Impediments, encourage the team to work only on task, and encourage Dev Manager to plan. Conduct Retrospectives, and schedule Backlog Grooming. •Plan and facilitate scrum activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demos, board reviews, and retrospectives. •Ensuring the breakdown of work. Force the breakdown of stories into substories, tasks, spikes, etc. •Help build the schedule for deliverables. (Development timeline, PMO would be ultimately responsible for the schedule). Resource mapping/loading, what is our capacity? (Project is what we need to do, team should be focused on who needs to do what). •Strategically identify if the schedule requires more resources than the team currently has. Resource balancing. •Collaborate with clients or end users to understand business requirements. •Act as a liaison between development teams and product management to ensure appropriate project processes are followed. •Identify and resolve impediments that may slow development or prevent the team from meeting established goals or milestones. •Work with team members on backlog and processes. •Understand and remove impediments to the scrum process. •Escalation of risk issues outside of the development group to other management levels. (if we fall behind during the sprint, we don’t just accept that, we try to push it and identify what can be done). Take what is going on and identify issues to the right groups that can do something about it. 3 Years of related experience engineering field. Scrum Master Certification (CSM) preferred. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework. Proficiency in scrum tools (e.g. JIRA) Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Basic project management knowledge and experience.