AT APPLIED, YOU WILL
Define program milestones, manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables for programs adapting our SDV platform to naval vessels. Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure quality
Develop and execute release plans for software and hardware components, coordinating engineering teams across vehicle OS, middleware, networking, security, and tooling
Translate shipboard requirements (scale, redundancy, environmental constraints, long service life, and integration with existing ship systems) into clear technical work for engineering teams adapting an automotive-origin stack
Plan and drive the path to authority to operate, building security and compliance evidence into the delivery pipeline (DevSecOps, continuous ATO) rather than treating accreditation as a one-time gate at the end
Coordinate integration and test events with shipbuilders, Navy labs, and third-party system vendors, from lab and land-based test sites through shipboard installation
Serve as a vital point of contact for government and industry customers, understanding requirements, managing expectations, and providing regular updates
Align technical roadmaps across internal and external teams, identifying where commercial automotive practices can be adopted directly and where naval needs require new work
Drive problem-solving and decision-making across teams to resolve technical, schedule, and contractual issues
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in technical program management for complex software or software-intensive hardware systems
Proven experience delivering embedded, vehicle, or platform software programs, ideally involving software-defined vehicles, real-time systems, or safety-critical software
Experience working directly with defense customers or on DoD programs, and familiarity with how government programs are funded, contracted, and reviewed
Enough technical depth to engage credibly with engineers on operating systems, middleware, networking, and software release processes
Ability to execute thoughtfully and efficiently, with a “no task is too big or too small” mindset to get the job done
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including with senior government and industry stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel as needed, including to shipyards, Navy facilities, and customer sites
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (active Secret or higher preferred)
Security Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Security/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Investigations-Clearance-Process/.
NICE TO HAVE
Experience with Navy programs or organizations such as NAVSEA, PEO Ships, PEO IWS, or NAVWAR, or experience in shipbuilding and ship systems integration
Familiarity with the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway, agile and DevSecOps approaches in government programs, and modular open systems approaches (MOSA)
Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the ATO process, including continuous ATO
Familiarity with safety and development standards across domains, such as ISO 26262, ASPICE, and MIL-STD-882
Prior military service, particularly in a shipboard or engineering role
Prior experience in a startup environment, demonstrating adaptability and a can-do attitude
Experience with project management tools such as JIRA
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact careers@applied.co. We will work with you!
