Technical Program Manager (Gov/Defense)

About ANELLO Photonics:

ANELLO Photonics http://www.anellophotonics.com is a leading-edge technology company based in Santa Clara, CA. The company has developed integrated photonic system-on-chip technology for next generation navigation systems.  ANELLO's SIPHOG™ gyroscope is based on its patented photonic integrated circuit technology. The result is a product that is higher performance, much smaller size, weight and power, at a fraction of the cost of traditional optical gyros used in industrial, aerospace and military applications. It enables reliable and accurate navigation and positioning across many autonomous applications, including GPS-denied or challenged areas. ANELLO is shipping product while also in commercial testing with various market-leading customers in the Construction, Farming, Trucking, Unmanned Aerial and Marine Vehicles, and National Security segments.  

Job Summary:

The Technical Program Manager is essential to delivering ANELLO’s value proposition for INS and IMU products. This position serves as a technical point person on ANELLO's navigation systems and supports the customer during the design, implementation, and qualification stages of SBIR and Defense contract deliverables. In this role you will participate in all phases of the customer relationship from business development through the development and production cycles. The TPM is part of a team that includes Defense-focused sales and our engineering development teams. ANELLO’s development organization is aligned with our customer success model and provides backup to the VP Government Programs as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with customers and internal teams to gather requirements and execute on a given technical solution, while managing multiple initiatives. 
• Gather and document detailed solution requirements and prioritize features based on customer needs and expectations
• Prepare technical project plans (scope and timeline, schedules, budgets, etc.)
• Maintain technical documents and documentation on ANELLO products
• Produce complete and accurate product evaluation reports 
• Provide pre-and post-sales product consulting, technical support, and communications to key customers around these specific initiatives.
• Maintain a detailed and expert knowledge of relevant standards, technologies, and specifications, garnered where possible in advance of industry adoption.
• Where needed attend trade shows, conferences, and educational events to support internal and external customers and stay abreast of industry developments

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in an Engineering or Technical discipline
• 3 years minimum as a practicing engineer familiar with Production, R&D programs and product development processes
• Experience in GNSS positioning, inertial sensor technology, embedded systems, or sensor-based project engineering
• Experience with DOD and other Government programs
• Background and interest in autonomous applications and vehicles in all segments for Unmanned Aerial, Land, Marine, and Robotics.
• Self-motivated to learn new technologies and a passion for cross-functional interactions 
• Technical aptitude, be an excellent communicator, and have no fear of handling and analyzing data
• Excellent writing skills for technical reports, and general program communications

About ANELLO Photonics: 

ANELLO is a dynamic, technology-driven start-up company located in the heart of Silicon Valley.  We are focused on disruptive new photonic sensor technologies for autonomous navigation applications.  Generous benefits, competitive pay, appreciating equity, and a collaborative culture make ANELLO the workplace of choice for accomplished and motivated engineers.   

For more information: please visit https://anellophotonics.com/careers