Career Opportunities

Company: CakeBoxx Technologies
Location: McLean, VA
Salary: $120,000 – $150,000, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time

U.S. Citizenship required. This is a full-time, on-site position. Remote work is not available for this role.

About CakeBoxx Technologies 

CakeBoxx Technologies engineers solutions that standard solutions cannot solve. We are best known for our patented two-piece container, but over 15 years we have developed and patented a range of deployable, secure, and practical solutions purpose-built to the most complex customer requirements across defense, aerospace, energy, and high-tech industries. By taking complex requirements and turning them into Systems Within Systems solutions engineered around the mission, we have established a trusted reputation with some of the most demanding programs in the world. We hold a DHS SAFETY Act designation, operate under BAA compliance requirements, and count Lockheed Martin, Boeing, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Anduril, ASML, and Archer Aviation among our customers.

We are growing, and we are looking for a seasoned Senior Program Manager with proven experience taking complex customer requirements through production to delivery. You work closely with Engineering to ensure the build fully meets customer requirements and expectations. You own the production schedule, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and know how to problem solve to protect the customer’s Required Delivery Date.

What You’ll Own

• End-to-end program execution — from customer requirements through production, quality, and on-time delivery, with full accountability for schedule, budget, and technical compliance
• Direct daily collaboration with Engineering to ensure every technical requirement is comprehensively captured, reflected in the build, and verifiable at delivery
• Procurement management — materials, components, and long-lead items identified early, sourced on time, and available when production requires them
• Production schedule ownership — you build it, you drive it, and you hold every internal and external stakeholder to it
• The customer’s Required Delivery Date is your primary performance metric — you plan to it, monitor against it, and resolve anything threatening it before it becomes a problem
• Detailed, maintained Gantt schedules in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent — baseline control, critical path management, and schedule recovery when conditions change
• Vendor and supply chain management — delivery commitments, sourcing risks, and BOM availability tracked and resolved proactively
• Structured program reviews, technical checkpoints, action-item tracking, and customer status reporting that drive decisions, not just document them
• Budget management, risk registers, procurement milestones, and formal change control
• Fabrication, coatings, inspection, FAT, and delivery milestone oversight through customer acceptance
• Configuration management and documentation control across SharePoint, Windchill, and PMO systems
• SOW compliance and formal contract deliverable management
• Clear, accurate executive and customer reporting — no surprises

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• PMP certification required
• At least 10–12 years of hands-on program management experience driving complex programs from inception to completion in the defense and aerospace industry — this is a non-negotiable floor
• Direct experience working in the defense and aerospace industry is required
• Military background or direct experience working with U.S. military branches such as the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, or Marines is required
• Proven experience managing DoD contracts with full understanding of contract compliance, deliverable tracking, and program execution requirements
• Strong technical background with the ability to engage directly with engineers — reading drawings, interrogating BOMs, understanding fabrication sequences, structural requirements, coatings, and integration dependencies, and knowing what each means for your schedule
• A demonstrated record of managing complex, multi-vendor programs with full budget and schedule accountability
• Procurement discipline — you know how to get ahead of long-lead items and you do not wait to be told there is a problem
• Expert command of scheduling tools — Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent — including critical path analysis, earned value, and baseline management
• Proven ability to lead and align cross-functional engineering and operations teams around a single delivery objective
• Demonstrated experience with risk management frameworks and formal risk mitigation planning — identifying, assessing, and resolving risks before they impact schedule, budget, or delivery
• Strong understanding of SOW development and contract scope management — ability to define, interpret, and hold the line on scope across the full program lifecycle
• Strong proposal writing skills — ability to develop clear, compelling, and compliant proposals in response to customer requirements and solicitations
• Communication that is direct, credible, and effective whether in an engineering review, a customer program review, or a conversation with senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously with consistent attention to each
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must work full-time, on-site in McLean, VA

Preferred Qualifications

• Military background, particularly U.S. Navy or other defense branch experience, is a strong plus
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and their impact on program execution and contract compliance
• Earned value management and DCAA compliance experience on government or prime-side programs
• Familiarity with MIL-STD specifications and standards including MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-1472
• Experience with DLA contracts and defense supply chain compliance requirements
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems and their application in a defense manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of supply chain management — vendor qualification, sourcing strategy, BOM management, and supplier performance in a defense or aerospace environment
• CMMC awareness and understanding of supply chain cybersecurity compliance requirements
• Experience supporting BAA or Buy American Act compliance programs
• Familiarity with Windchill, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar PLM/CAD environments
• Experience with ITAR requirements and controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling
• Customer-facing program leadership experience as a prime or subcontractor — you have owned the relationship and the conversation directly with a government customer or defense prime

Why CakeBoxx

We are a small, fast-moving company doing work that genuinely matters. Our programs are visible, customer expectations are high, and there is no bureaucratic wall between you and the decisions that affect your programs. You will work directly with company leadership, own your outcomes completely, and be part of a team scaling quickly into high-priority defense and aerospace programs.

If you have 10+ years of taking complex requirements through production to on-time delivery and want a role where that experience is tested and valued every day — we want to hear from you.

To apply: Send your resume to Daine.Eisold@cakeboxx.com and Emilie.Eisold@cakeboxx.com.

Full-time | On-site – McLean, VA (No remote)
Salary: 100,000 – 140,000 (DOE)
U.S. Citizenship Required 

CakeBoxx Technologies is building the next generation of secure, highperformance container and platform systems for defense, aerospace, energy, and hightech customers. Our engineered solutions support missioncritical operations around the world, and we are looking for an Electrical Engineer who wants to see their designs go from concept to container, and into the field. 

If you like handson engineering, practical problemsolving, and owning electrical designs all the way through wiring, integration, test, and commissioning, this role is for you. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and develop electrical architectures for specialized shipping containers and reefer/control systems used in aerospace and defense applications. 

• Define LV/MV power distribution, perform load calculations and power balance, and conduct shortcircuit and protection coordination studies, including grounding and bonding design. 

• Design complete container wiring schemes: cable routing in confined spaces, cable sizing, wiring diagrams, terminal plans, and cable schedules for containerized systems. 

• Develop control panel and enclosure layouts for container applications and perform thermal/heatdissipation assessments; specify appropriate cooling solutions (fans, A/C, passive measures) to protect electronics in harsh environments. 

• Integrate refrigeration/reefer systems electrically (compressors, fans, heaters, VFDs, sensors) and support remote monitoring/IoT capabilities where required. 

• Prepare complete, productionready documentation packages: singleline and multiline schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, enclosure layouts, cable schedules, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). 

• Apply relevant IEC/EN and UL/CSA standards, support Machinery Directive/CE marking where applicable, and generate documentation for certification bodies, FAT/SAT, and customer approvals. 

• Work directly with outsourced panel builders and integrators to clarify designs, support component selection, handle deviations, and support Factory Acceptance Testing at supplier sites. 

• Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineering on cabinet placement, penetrations, cable tray layouts, and the thermal interaction between electrical enclosures, reefer units, and the container structure. 

• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during build, factory testing, and field deployment. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related discipline). 

• At least 5 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial automation, control panels/enclosures, or containerized/skidmounted systems. 

• Proven experience designing wiring and panel/enclosure layouts for complex assemblies (control panels, MCCs, containerized systems), including cable routing, cable sizing, and termination details. 

• Handson experience with electrical CAD tools such as EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical, or SEE Electrical. 

• Experience performing thermal/heatdissipation assessments for electrical panels/enclosures and specifying appropriate cooling strategies. 

• Familiarity with PLCbased control systems and I/O definition; experience with platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell/AllenBradley, Schneider, or Danfoss is a plus. 

• Strong working knowledge of IEC/EN lowvoltage standards (e.g., IEC 602041) and UL/CSA requirements; experience with CE/UL documentation and FAT/SAT procedures. 

• Demonstrated ability to work with outsourced manufacturing partners (panel shops, integrators) to resolve wiring/build issues and deliver productionready solutions. 

• Practical, detailoriented problem solver, comfortable switching between deskbased design/documentation work and onsite build/test support. 

• Ability and willingness to work fulltime, onsite in McLean, VA. 

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of our defense and aerospace programs. 

Skills Required 

• Electrical Engineering: container and skid electrical architecture, LV/MV power distribution, protection, grounding/bonding, and integration of reefer/control loads. 

• Container Wiring & Panels: design of container wiring schemes, cable routing, cable schedules, terminal plans, and control panel/enclosure layouts for harsh environments. 

• Thermal & Enclosure Design: thermal/heatdissipation assessment for electrical enclosures and panels, selection and specification of cooling solutions appropriate for containerized systems. 

• Controls & Automation: PLCbased control fundamentals (architecture, I/O definition, basic logic concepts) and interfaces to refrigeration, fire suppression, and auxiliary systems. 

• Standards & Compliance: application of IEC/EN, UL/CSA, Machinery Directive/CE, and containerrelated safety/transport standards, including documentation for certification and FAT/SAT. 

• Communication & Collaboration: ability to work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, supply chain, and external panel builders to drive designs from concept through production and field deployment. 

Desired Skills 

• Experience with refrigeration or process systems (reefer containers, coldchain, or process skids). 

• Background in containerized, skidmounted, or modular plant systems. 

• Exposure to defense, aerospace, marine, or offshore standards (e.g., DNV, ABS). 

• Experience in engineeringtoorder (ETO) or projectbased environments, including direct customer interaction on technical topics. 

Benefits 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• 401K with company match 

• Paid Time Off 

• Short and LongTerm Disability Insurance 

• Tuition reimbursement, PMP and other professional development opportunities 

• Revenue and performancebased incentives 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter, with at least two (2) references, to Mr. Rico Millarez at rico.millarez@cakeboxx.com, Attn: Charlie Wang, Engineering Manager. Please include “Electrical Engineer” in the subject line of your email.