Distributed Manufacturing Program Lead (Contested Logistics)
$150,000–$150,000 year
HybridHonolulu, Hawaii, United States
Job Summary
Own the development of a distributed manufacturing capability from concept through early implementation in contested logistics environments. Define how manufacturing, logistics, and operational needs connect, driving progress across an evolving problem space while guiding the development of an orchestration platform for real-time coordination. Build and refine the end-to-end concept from point-of-need to validation, integrating biomanufacturing and alternative material sourcing. Engage mission partners and technical teams to align priorities, navigate competing interests, and secure buy-in for pilot and validation efforts. Maintain a full-system view across supply inputs, manufacturing nodes, and operational timelines to ensure the platform and process evolve together.
Required Qualifications
- Direct experience in DoD or defense-adjacent environments (military, government, or contractor)
- Exposure to logistics, sustainment, or operations where supply constraints were real
- Demonstrated ownership of complex, ambiguous workstreams from concept to execution
- Strong systems thinking—ability to connect multiple moving parts into a coherent solution
- Ability to work with technical teams and translate operational needs into actionable direction
- Education: BS in Engineering or equivalent
- former military enlisted personnel with directly related experience are also eligible
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
- Full time, exempt position
- This role may be performed in-person or in a hybrid remote capacity but preferred out of our Honolulu, HI office
- employees in a hybrid remote arrangement are required to maintain working hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (HST)
- Preference is given to candidates based in or willing to work from our Honolulu, Hawaii headquarters
- Periodic travel is required to support mission partner engagements and company operations
- Relocation support to Hawaii may be offered for highly qualified candidates
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with distributed systems, manufacturing, or supply chain operations
- Familiarity with contested logistics or Indo-Pacific operational challenges
- Exposure to R&D, prototyping, or innovation-driven programs
- Awareness of biomanufacturing or alternative material sourcing concepts
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