Program Coordinator / Program Manager – Defense & RF/Microwave

Program Coordinator / Program Manager - Defense & RF/Microwave Programs

Location: Los Angeles, California

Work Arrangement: Full-time, On-site

Position Overview

Our Client is a designer and manufacturer of high-power RF and microwave systems, is seeking an experienced Program Coordinator / Program Manager to support government and defense-related programs.

This role focuses on coordinating defense programs, managing communication between the company and government contractors, tracking program activities, and ensuring effective collaboration among internal teams, customers, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within the defense contracting environment, preferably with a large defense organization or a company supporting government defense contracts. Familiarity with radio frequency (RF), microwave technology, or related electronic systems is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate government and defense-related programs, ensuring effective communication among customers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Serve as a primary coordination point between Client and its government or defense contractor customers.
• Monitor program schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action items to support timely execution.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between engineering, manufacturing, operations, and external stakeholders.
• Track program requirements, documentation, status updates, and customer commitments.
• Follow up on open issues, identify potential delays, and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Support customer meetings, program reviews, progress reports, and other program-related communications.
• Coordinate activities associated with RF/microwave products and systems delivered under government contracts.
• Maintain organized program records and ensure stakeholders remain informed of project status and changing requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in program coordination, program management, project coordination, or a similar role within the defense industry.
• Familiarity with government contracting environments and defense-related programs.
• Experience working with defense contractors, government customers, subcontractors, or major defense organizations.
• Strong communication, organizational, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities, track deliverables, and coordinate across different teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Willingness and ability to work full-time on-site in Los Angeles, California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting RF, microwave, electronic systems, or related high-technology hardware programs.
• Background working for a defense contractor, aerospace company, military electronics manufacturer, or government-focused technology company.
• Familiarity with government contract deliverables, program documentation, schedules, and customer requirements.
• Experience coordinating technical programs involving engineering, manufacturing, and external suppliers or subcontractors.
• Experience supporting programs involving high-power RF or microwave systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a mid-to-senior-level professional who understands how defense programs operate and can effectively coordinate between a technical manufacturer and its government or defense contractor customers.

Candidates with experience at established defense organizations or smaller defense subcontractors supporting government programs may be a strong fit.

Direct RF/microwave engineering expertise is not mandatory, but relevant industry or technology familiarity would be beneficial.