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You will guide each program from first concept through integration, field testing, production, and sustainment, and you will be accountable for its schedule, budget, scope, and risk.\nYou will work at the center of our engineering, product, systems, manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain teams, turning ambitious goals into clear plans and dependable delivery. If you bring clarity to complexity, resolve blockers before they slow anyone down, and want to see hardware and software reach the field, this role is for you.\nWhat You'll Build\nA clear, executable roadmap for each program, with gated milestones that take a system from ideation to sustainment.\nAn integrated master schedule, budget, and critical path that your teams trust and use to make decisions.\nAlignment across autonomy software, embedded systems, perception, mechatronics, hardware, and manufacturing, including our external suppliers.\nA direct line from mission requirements to verified, accepted capability, tracked through verification, validation, and acceptance.\nProgram governance that works, with risk reviews, change control, and executive readouts that are concise and action-oriented.\nA living risk register covering technical, schedule, supply chain, and field risks, with mitigations and clear triggers.\nLab, range, and customer-site test plans that turn results into decisions and next steps.\nSystems that move from prototype to production and stay reliable in service.\nWhat You Bring\n6+ years of proven experience leading complex hardware-software programs in robotics, autonomy, automotive, or a closely related field.\nA Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, and enough technical depth to engage credibly with senior autonomy, perception, embedded, and hardware engineers.\nA track record of shipping to production or fielding systems in regulated or mission-critical domains.\nStrong command of program controls, including risk management, change management, supplier management, and quality gates.\nClear, concise communication that works equally well with engineers and executives.\nThe judgment to set clear priorities and bring structure to ambiguous situations.\nAn understanding of regulatory and export control requirements, and the discipline to escalate those topics to the right specialist teams.\nPlease note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.\nWhat We Offer\nJoin a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!\nCompetitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity\n27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days\nEmployer-supported pension contribution\nLearning & development support and team events budget\nEmployee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio\nHybrid working setup depending on role and team needs\nStructured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations\nReferral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable\nAbout Us\nARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.\nAs our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. 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