Program Manager, Advanced Aerospace Systems

Ideal Aerosmith is seeking an experienced Program Manager, Advanced Aerospace Systems to lead the execution of advanced aerospace, unmanned systems, autonomy, production, flight test, and defense technology programs supporting both commercial and Government customers. This position is responsible for overall cost, schedule, and technical performance across assigned programs and serves as the primary interface between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, business development, customers, and executive leadership.

What You Will Do

Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across assigned aerospace and defense programs. Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, budgets, resource plans, and program execution strategies. Lead cross-functional teams supporting engineering, manufacturing, integration, testing, flight operations, logistics, and sustainment activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will drive program execution from concept development through production and fielding while ensuring alignment with customer requirements, business objectives, and long-term technology roadmaps. Strong leadership and program management skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and priorities are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience managing aerospace, defense, unmanned systems, advanced technology, manufacturing, engineering development, or related programs
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams
• Experience managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Strong understanding of aerospace development programs and product lifecycle management
• Strong understanding of Government contracting environments and customer engagement
• U.S. Citizen required due to ITAR-controlled work

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• voluntary benefits
• 401K with company match
• company-paid holidays
• paid time off for vacation and personal time