About Us

We’re a combat-tested group of engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs who believe America’s edge depends on autonomous airpower that’s trusted and deployable today, not in 2040. Backed by tier-one investors, we’ve secured the runway - financial, regulatory, and literal - to move at startup speed while tackling a national-security mission that matters. We’ve structured the company for radical ownership: no silos, no “systems integrator” overhead, just tightly knit mission-focused IPTs that live and breathe the hardware and code they ship.

If you thrive where hard-tech ambition meets national-security urgency, you’ll build faster here than anywhere else. Let’s get after it.

Culture That Ships

Strong Core Values, Startup Execution. Integrity, Service Before Self, Excellence, Honor, Courage, Commitment—powered by a bias for action and a “figure it out” mindset.

Self-Starters Only. You’ll have clear objectives, a blank sheet of paper, and the trust (plus capital) to move fast. Bureaucracy stays out of your way.

One Team, No Tourists. Whether you’re tuning a control law at 2 a.m. or heat-treating a Ti-6Al-4V spar, everyone sweats the details. We celebrate wins together and own failures together.

What’s In It for You

Mission With a Pulse. Every line of code, bracket, or test you deliver expands the toolbox of the warfighter on Day 1 of a conflict.

Resources Without Red Tape. VC speed + DoD customer pull: access to test ranges, flight hours, and operator feedback while retaining startup agility.

Career-Defining Upside. Significant equity, best-in-class benefits, and the chance to see your product deliver in months, not decades.

About the Role 

We're looking for a System Administrator / IT Lead to be the first internal IT hire. You'll shape not just how the environment runs today, but how it's designed and governed going forward. The immediate work is operational: standing up and managing our Microsoft 365 environments (commercial and government) alongside our MSP, working with the MSP and internal security and compliance teammates to maintain the technical requirements of our CMMC L2 posture. The longer arc is bigger: defining how IT operates as a function as we grow. We plan to hire additional IT staff and want someone who can help think through what that team looks like, but this is not a management requirement. If you want to stay hands-on later, you can.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the internal technical owner for our Microsoft 365 commercial and GCC-High environments, administering identity, device management, and productivity tooling.
• Act as the primary internal counterpart to our MSP, coordinating on network operations, changes, and issue resolution while maintaining internal accountability for outcomes.
• Work with security and GRC to maintain configuration management practices aligned to NIST 800-171 technical controls, with an eye toward repeatability, auditability, and scale.
• Contribute to IT architecture decisions, including environment design, tooling selection, and segmentation strategy as the company scales.
• Build out IT operational documentation, runbooks, and procedures that can support future hires and reduce single-point-of-failure risk.
• Partner cross-functionally with compliance, security, and engineering to ensure technical decisions align with regulatory requirements and business needs.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of systems administration experience with meaningful depth in Microsoft cloud environments (Intune, Entra ID, Purview, Exchange Online).
• Hands-on experience with NIST 800-171 control implementation in a technical capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with configuration management practices and tooling across Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience managing or coordinating with an MSP, including holding vendors accountable and supplementing coverage where needed.
• Able to lead environment design conversations, not just execute on them.
• Strong documentation habits and communication skills suited to a cross-functional environment where IT is one piece of a broader compliance and security program.
• Experience taking charge of efforts and setting a direction.
• U.S. citizenship required

Bonus Points

• Experience working in GCC-H.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS and Microsoft)
• Interest in eventually building and leading an IT team as the company grows.
• Experience with segregated environments (OT, manufacturing, hardware test) is a big plus.
• Experience designing or evolving IT programs at a startup or high-growth company.
• Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to support configuration management and operational efficiency.
• Current clearance (Secret or above)

Why You’ll Love Working Here (Compensation and Benefits)

Base Salary: $140,000 to $190,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Atropos's total compensation package. Additionally, Atropos offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: Atropos offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% employer-paid premiums and little to no cost to you
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Atropos, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents
• Unlimited PTO, with minimum of 15 days enforced
• 20 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement for STEM, MBA, and licenses
• In-Office Daily Lunch catered 
• Company-funded child care stipend 
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). 6% employer matching contribution

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Atropos is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Atropos team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone who is interested in disrupting the way the Department of Defense buys and operates unmanned weapon systems, please apply!

OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

Program Manager - Solar Battery Savings

Open until filled.

Posted 04/03/2026 San Diego County - hybrid work schedule set by Community Power

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Program Manager oversees and leads the implementation of the Solar Battery Savings (SBS) program. This role assumes responsibility for program delivery including but not limited to budget tracking, incentive processing, team/contractor management, program enrollment and reporting, program communications, and stakeholder engagement. A key function of this role will be to engage with SBS program participants, approved contractors, battery manufacturers and collaborate with the Program Team and other Community Power departments who support the program. This role is directly responsible for day-to-day program operations and interacts with a wide range of customer groups. 

WHO IS COMMUNITY POWER?

Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, serving nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.  

OUR HISTORY

Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and now serve seven member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. Community Power was formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while also providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates. We are the second largest CCA in California, serving nearly 1 million customers. For more information, please visit SDCommunityPower.org.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

At Community Power, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the SBS program, including budget tracking, incentive processing, team/contractor management, program enrollment and reporting, program communications, and stakeholder engagement.   

• Coordinate independently with industry, consultants, customers, program participants, and other stakeholders involved in program implementation. 

• Monitor program progress relative to budget and program goals.  

• Serve as a point of contact for all program activities (e.g., program participants, contractors, battery manufacturers, Community Power Board of Directors and Community Advisory Committee, industry and other relevant stakeholders).  

• Support with review of project applications and process incentive payments with supporting staff.  

• Lead all aspects of program-related industry and community outreach and education initiatives including making presentations to industry and community groups and coordinating event logistics.  

• Lead and assist in a broad variety of program-related data collection, organization and analysis and issues; report progress on a regular basis.  

• Establish effective and cooperative working relationships with customers, local associations, community groups, contractors, battery manufacturers, and other related stakeholders.  

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Three (3) years of experience working in program management on energy projects, for or on behalf of a community choice aggregator, investor-owned utility, municipal utility, 3rd party administrator or energy providers.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of solar and battery projects, including but not limited to inverters, interconnection, demand response and battery performance metrics (e.g., battery settings, load shifting, usable capacity, efficiency and degradation).  

• Knowledge of core project management concepts and principles, including project lifecycle phases, work planning/scheduling, risk/issue tracking, and performance reporting with strong skills in process design and workflows.  

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability, community energy, mission driven work, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and in our communities to build program accessibility and participation, including SDCP’s Communities of Concern. 

• Knowledge and understanding of general decarbonization strategies and associated programs to reach decarbonization goals including principles of electricity generation, transmission, distribution and infrastructure. 

• Experience with customer incentive/rebate processing.  

• Knowledge and basic understanding of the CCA business model. 

• Positive, collaborative, supportive team member who is excited to work with diverse teams and communities. 

• Work independently, strong organizational skills and demonstrated goal setting and self-management to support multiple assignments concurrently. 

• Strong work ethic and comfortable taking responsibility, initiative, and working in a fast spaced, start-up environment. 

• Strong communicator who can write and present compellingly and clearly with the ability to manage customer and contractor communications.  

• Ability to take and provide critical feedback in constructive ways. 

• Strong critical thinking skills including a high tolerance for uncertainty and the ability to identify issues and propose solutions. 

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 

• Ability to comprehend and adhere to Community Power personnel policies. 

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to use virtual meeting applications. 

• Ability to travel to meetings and community events to meet with residents and stakeholders. Must have access to reliable transportation, and if driving an automobile, a good driving record. Community Power to reimburse mileage expense at the IRS mileage rate. 

Preferred:  

• Working knowledge of rooftop solar and storage systems, including topics such as billing mechanisms (i.e., Net Energy Metering, Net Billing Tariff), potential bill impacts, system functionality and market landscape (i.e., new products, major manufacturers, local contractors).  

• Experience with energy modeling and/or battery monitoring platforms.  

• Five (5) years of experience working in customer energy programs for or on behalf of a community choice aggregator, investor-owned utility, municipal utility, 3rd party program administrator or energy provider.  

• Two (2) years of experience working customer energy programs that focus on solar and storage. 

• Two (2) years of experience at an industry partner (i.e., solar contractor or battery manufacturer), community choice aggregator, investor-owned utility, public utility or public other agency.  

• Familiarity with CRM software used to manage customer/application data and workflows (e.g., Salesforce; Dynamics 365 or similar). Ability to strongly represent the organization in various professional engagement settings from local to national convenings (conferences, workshops, executive meetings, etc.). 

• Proficient in verbal communication in multiple languages, Spanish and English preferred. 

• Background in customer support in the energy sector. 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:  

A four-year degree or higher from an accredited college or university AND a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience. Candidates should have at least five (5) years of experience in project management or program implementation. Four (4) additional years of professional experience may be used in place of a degree. A graduate degree may substitute for one year of professional experience. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The position requires occasional carrying, lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel required and reliable transportation to be able to attend SDCP events, meetings, and workshops as needed is expected. 

At Community Power we work in the communities we serve and in the office. Community Power works to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees and in our communities. Community Power requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Exemptions to the vaccine requirement will be considered for individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from being vaccinated and for individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit them from being vaccinated, consistent with governing labor laws.

Community Power is an agency required to adopt and promulgate a Conflict-of-Interest Code (“COI”). The COI code requires employees in designated positions, including those identified under the interim disclosure process, to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) on an annual basis. A Successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. 

Compensation: 

Salary Range: The position salary range is: $117,800 - $159,000; with exact compensation to be determined by Community Power, depending upon experience. 

Benefits: Standard benefits package including but not limited to:

Insurance: Community Power covers 100% of health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, for eligible FT employees and their dependents. Also provided is a $100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTD coverage that is 100% paid by Community Power.

Retirement: Community Power offers a 457(b) plan for employee contributions and contributes 10% of eligible compensation to the employee’s Money Purchase Plan.

Paid Time Off: 11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (between 12/24-12/31), 160 hours of accrued paid time off per year (increases with time in service), and 96 hours per year of accrued paid sick leave.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at the discretion of Community Power as needed.