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# Director International Programs & Commercialization at Epirus

- **Company:** Epirus
- **Location:** Torrance, CA
- **Compensation:** $208k–$241k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://www.epirusinc.com/open-roles?gh_jid=6203947004

## Job description

Job Title: Director International Programs & Commercialization

Location: Torrance, CA (in-office) Reports To: Head of Program Management Operations (PMO)

Position Overview

The Director of International Programs & Commercialization will establish and implement scalable internal processes and best practices that ensure compliant and efficient global program operations and commercial sales delivery workflows. This role partners closely with Epirus Business Development (BD), Growth, and Execution teams on proposals, supports customer acquisition, and leads system delivery planning, training, and operational fielding of Critical Point Defense-High Power Microwave systems to allied countries.  They will have full ownership for the successful execution and delivery of Epirus systems and services to customers. The ideal candidate has deep experience in commercial products, program management, and international partners and government engagement.

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead cross functional team across the full lifecycle of international & commercial sales programs, including scope and contract requirements flow down, planning, budgeting, execution and sustainment.
- Responsible for forecasting, monitoring and achieving financial milestones and schedule performance objectives.
- Serve as the primary interface between customers and internal execution teams, acting as the voice-of-customer (VOC).
- Develop and implement scalable, standardized programmatic best practices, risk management and associated workflows for international contracts.
- Partner with business development and growth teams on capture opportunities and partnerships, non-DoD.
- Monitor geopolitical conditions, and regulatory constraints that influence program success and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all international activities adhere to ITAR/EAR restrictions, provisos and customer terms and conditions.
- Work with Growth and Sales teams regarding direct to market sales of commercial products, ensuring full execution success from order, through manufacturing and delivery.
- Coordinate demonstration events, field trials, technology evaluations and showcase engagements for both international and domestic customers.
- Oversee planning, logistics, and resourcing for annual demonstration events.
- Prepare concise program reporting, performance dashboards, and executive‑level briefings.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Mgt, or related fields.
- 8–12+ years of experience managing complex international programs in advanced‑technology sectors.
- Demonstrated success leading customer facing programs involving multinational partner networks.
- Hands‑on experience coordinating field demonstrations, test events, or technology showcase activities in international or operational settings.
- Strong understanding of defense procurement pathways, direct commercial sales, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and compliance requirements.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills across culturally diverse and highly technical environments.
- Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables for complex technical programs.
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically, as required.

## Preferred Skills and Experience

- Strategic thought leadership in global defense markets
- Program and Risk management best practices
- International and government customer communication
- Operational planning and demonstration
- Executive reporting and stakeholder engagement

As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is: $208,000—$241,000 USD

## About Epirus

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Epirus develops software-defined, solid-state high-power microwave (HPM) systems and advanced electronics to defend against drone swarms and asymmetric threats.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D; total funding $548.4M)
- **Headquarters**: Torrance, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: John T. and Nathan Mintz

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing – directed energy, electronic warfare, counter-UAS.
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Marines), allied governments, and critical‑infrastructure operators (B2G, B2B).
- **Mission**: “To protect and sustain civilization” by advancing the frontiers of high-power microwave technology for asymmetric challenges.

## Products & Services
- **Leonidas™ (High‑Power Microwave System)**: Software‑defined, long‑pulse HPM platform for counter‑drone swarm operations. Defeated a 49‑drone swarm in live‑fire demonstrations. Configurable as fixed, semi‑fixed, or mobile (hitch‑mounted).
- **Leonidas H₂O**: Maritime interdiction variant for unmanned surface vessel (USV) protection.
- **Epirus Pod**: Compact, portable HPM system for special operations, de‑mining, and small‑platform integration.
- **Air Domain Awareness**: Always‑on perception systems using big data and ML to monitor, track, and mitigate UAS incursions.
- **Advanced Electronics**: Hardware/software/AI modules that enable high‑power performance across demanding use cases.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (conflicting reports; latest funding round implied valuation significant)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$115M (2025–2026 estimate) | Total Funding $548.4M [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)
- **Notable Investors**: 8VC (lead Series A), T. Rowe Price (lead Series C), M42 (lead corporate round in 2025). Other backers include Stu Shea (board member).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of 189 (+19.8% YoY, +41 employees) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)
  - $250M Series D (2025/2026) closed to hyperscale Leonidas production
  - U.S. Army contracts: $43.5M (IFPC‑HPM Gen II), $66.1M for Leonidas directed‑energy prototypes
  - Finalized delivery of four IFPC‑HPM prototypes to U.S. Army (June 2026)
  - International expansion: offices in Italy and UK, 49k+ LinkedIn followers (70.8% yearly growth)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Solid‑state, long‑pulse HPM** that is software‑defined and scalable – unlike legacy tube‑based systems.
- **AI‑driven intelligent power management** lets power‑hungry systems “do more with less.”
- **Rapid prototyping & delivery** – Leonidas was delivered to the U.S. Army in record time.
- **Proven against real‑swarm threats** – 100% kill rate in 49‑drone demonstration.
- **Modular, vehicle‑agnostic architecture** that integrates with existing sensor and weapon platforms.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling Leonidas production capacity for critical‑asset protection (driven by $250M Series D) [epirusinc.com](https://www.epirusinc.com/)
- Expanding maritime capabilities (Leonidas H₂O) and pod‑based EW for special operations.
- Deepening partnership with U.S. Army (IFPC‑HPM program) and entering allied markets (UK, Italy).
- Continuing to invest in AI/ML for air‑domain awareness and autonomous threat identification.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Built on four pillars – Accountability, Respect, Commitment, Speed with Discipline. Described as “Neo Prime” for asymmetric warfare – fast‑paced, mission‑driven.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/flexible with offices in Torrance (HQ), Hawthorne, and Law (innovation center). Casual dress, catered lunches, stocked kitchens.
- **Benefits**:
  - Up to 100% paid medical coverage, robust vision & dental, flex accounts.
  - Stock options (full vesting), 6% 401k match, annual dependent‑care support, monthly electronics stipend.
  - 19 paid holidays + unlimited PTO + generous parental leave.
  - Free gyms, Calm app subscriptions, unlimited mental‑health access, pet insurance.
- **Engineering Culture**: “Impossible is just a challenge” – fast iteration, cross‑functional teams, blend of startup mentality and aerospace/defense experience. Alumni from SpaceX, Anduril, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin.
- **Growth**: 40 active job postings (monthly +53.8%, yearly +100%); rapid headcount increase and major contracts signal stability and scaling.

## Sources
1. [Epirus Website](https://www.epirusinc.com/)
2. [Epirus About Page](https://www.epirusinc.com/about)
3. [Epirus Careers Page](https://www.epirusinc.com/careers)
4. [Epirus LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)

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