Distributed Manufacturing Program Lead
$150,000–$175,000 year
HybridHonolulu, Hawaii, United States
Job Summary
Own the development of a distributed manufacturing capability from concept through early implementation, integrating manufacturing, materials science, logistics, and operational decision-making in contested environments. Drive progress across an evolving problem space by guiding the development of an orchestration platform that connects distributed production with real-world mission needs. Build and refine the end-to-end concept from point-of-need to validation, making tradeoff decisions between technical feasibility and mission impact while engaging mission partners and technical teams to align priorities. Navigate ambiguity and competing stakeholder interests to secure buy-in for piloting emerging capabilities. Full-time exempt position with periodic travel; preference for Honolulu, HI based candidates. Requires current Secret personnel security clearance eligibility.
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
- Current clearance eligibility - This position requires current Secret personnel security clearance eligibility, verifiable through the appropriate government system, and the ability to maintain the required eligibility and access
- Education: BS in Engineering or equivalent
- former military enlisted personnel with directly related experience
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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