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About the Role

Ultra I&C Edge Compute is seeking an experienced Product Line Manager to lead manufacturing programs for the Knox product line. This senior leadership role is responsible for the full program lifecycle, from production planning and supply chain management through quality assurance, delivery, and customer acceptance. The role requires managing and coordinating program delivery with the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) engineering team, and serves as the primary interface between edge compute engineering, manufacturing operations, supply chain partners, and program stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Own cost, schedule, and delivery performance across the Edge Compute Portfolio.
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules.
Manage production planning and throughput.
Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing partners.
Drive on-time delivery of certifiable mission-compute hardware to program commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related STEM discipline) or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience in program or product line management within the defense, aerospace, or rugged electronics industry.
Demonstrated experience managing defense hardware manufacturing programs from production planning through customer delivery.
Strong background in AS9100 quality management systems, including audit experience, CAPA processes, FAI, and non-conformance management.
Experience in supply chain management for defense hardware programs, including supplier management, procurement planning, and BOM control.
Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes including requirements management, integration planning, design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and verification and validation.
Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams including systems, integration, and test engineers.
Experience in logistics management for defense hardware programs, including PHS&T, ITAR/EAR export compliance, inventory control, and serialized asset tracking.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior leadership, customers, and government stakeholders.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; active clearance preferred.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Familiarity with defense acquisition, government contracting (FAR/DFARS), and program reviews.
Exposure to VPX/SOSA-aligned compute or avionics-class hardware.
PMP or equivalent certification.

Skills

Defense manufacturing program management
AS9100 quality management
Supply chain leadership
Systems engineering
Production planning
Supply chain management
Quality assurance
Customer acceptance
Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT)
Requirements management
Integration planning
Design reviews
Verification and validation
Logistics management
PHS&T
ITAR/EAR export compliance
Inventory control
Serialized asset tracking
Written and verbal communication
Briefing senior leadership
Defense acquisition
Government contracting
Program reviews
VPX/SOSA-aligned compute
Avionics-class hardware

Location

San Diego, CA

Work Type

Hybrid
Onsite

Experience Level

Senior leadership
7+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related STEM discipline) or equivalent experience

Benefits

Annual Bonus – Performance Related
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
Early finish on Friday
401K w/ company match
Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
Student Loan Assistance Program
Array of voluntary benefit offerings

About the Company

Ultra I&C is powering decision speed across the multidomain battlespace with resilient tactical communications, mission optimization and encryption technologies.
We secure, move and make sense of data across all domains—delivering real-time, mission-ready intelligence that gives operators at the edge the clarity to act and the speed to win.
For decades, global defense forces and allied partners have relied on Ultra I&C to outpace threats and cut through complexity on the battlefield.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we deliver battle-proven technology purpose-built for decision advantage in contested, high-threat environments.

Equal Opportunity

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.
We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email careers@ultra-ic.com.