Engineering Program Manager

About This Role

As an Engineering Program Manager, you will lead engineering program management efforts, oversee budget management, and drive execution for a company revolutionizing jet propulsion systems for American defense.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management efforts within engineering to execute existing contracts, including developing new technology and proactively managing risk
• Lead the creation of standards and processes within engineering for program management
• Organize technical responses to RFIs, RFPs, and contracts for future engine programs and science and technology programs
• Collaborate with the Product Management team on product and engine architecture strategies
• Own the engineering budget, including funded efforts and creating proposals for future investments
• Review and approve engineering documents and programmatic or technical information
• Communicate important business and technical information to internal and external stakeholders
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing to resolve technical and quality challenges
• Manage programs and lead people in dynamic environments while solving complex technical problems with new technology

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or STEM-related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in program management in aerospace, defense or aviation industries
• Demonstrated program management skills (integrated master schedule, cost, team accountability)
• Technical leadership skills
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Experience working directly with customers
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and strong program leadership and execution skills
• Proven self-starter and quick learner who can work in fast-paced cross-functional teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Engineering or STEM-related discipline from an accredited university or college
• At least 10 years of experience working on new products and technology development in the aerospace, defense or aviation industries in a program management role.

Nice to Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or other relevant certifications
• Background in aerospace engine systems; working knowledge of engine systems, turbomachinery, engine-vehicle integration, controls and electronics, and auxiliary systems
• Experience working with additive manufacturing technologies and familiarity with design for additive manufacturing principles

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits