Technical Program Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 25, 2026. Applied Intuition scores B on the Alion truth index.
Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions
About the role
We're looking for a Technical Program Manager in the greater San Diego area (relocation offered) to own and drive complex programs for our maritime customers. You'll work side by side with Applied Intuition's subject matter experts and our defense customers to turn real operational pain points into shipped solutions. This is a high-ownership seat with direct customer exposure from day one, and you'll be backed by senior leaders who invest in your growth, sharing their experience in program strategy, customer engagement, and defense acquisition. If you are early in your career, with relevant TPM experience, you are urged to apply!
At Applied Intuition, you will:
Own programs end to end as the single point of contact, driving milestones, metrics, and final deliverables to successful completion
Build trusted relationships with customers, uncovering new pain points and opportunities for follow-on engagements
Be the voice of the customer internally, surfacing use cases and workflows our current products don't yet address
Scope timelines with customers and align resourcing to their needs and feedback
Lead pursuits from RFQ release through a detailed technical proposal, rallying experts across the company
Grow your scope and influence over time with mentorship from senior program and technical leaders
We're looking for someone who has:
US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance
2-3 years of experience in technical program or project management supporting software and hardware programs
A track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects from kickoff to delivery
Experience coordinating and scheduling diverse teams and resources against demanding technical goals
Experience launching new programs, workstreams, or processes, and the drive to build more
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Data Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
A hunger to grow, an appetite for feedback, and the initiative to take on bigger challenges
A Bachelor's degree is required, in Mechanical, Electronics, Data Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Ability to travel to customer sites (25%)
Nice to have:
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Experience working with DoD customers on software use cases
Familiarity with data management and simulation providers and their tradeoffs
Hands-on experience with data or simulation software used for autonomy
Exposure to both software and hardware development and testing, such as high-performance computing and real-time test systems
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 [email protected]. We will work with you!