Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - Avionics/Aerospace

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) • $95K — $115K *
San Antonio, TX 78228In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in avionics and/or aerospace engineering development and/or program management.
  • 3 years of experience in avionics or DoD aerospace projects with leadership experience.
  • Familiarity with DOD contract vehicles is essential.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage development, integration, testing, documentation, and manufacturing of embedded avionics systems.
  • Oversee multiple avionics/aerospace development programs and ground systems.
  • Assist senior program managers while managing lower to moderate risk projects.
  • Create and manage Integrated Master Schedules and budgets, ensuring earned value management.
  • Present program updates to senior management regularly.
  • Lead bid and proposal efforts to secure new business opportunities.
  • Engage in business development and marketing initiatives for the program area.

Benefits

  • On-site work at the San Antonio, TX SwRI facility.
  • Opportunity to manage both small and large aerospace programs.
  • Involvement in business development and marketing efforts enhances career growth.
  • Leadership role within the Tactical Aerospace team.
  • Job requires active engagement in trade shows and marketing initiatives.
Full Job Description
  • Manage the development, integration, test, document, and manufacture of complex embedded avionics and DoW aerospace systems.
  • Development programs span multiple avionics/aerospace programs and ground base systems.
  • This position is expected to be on-site at the San Antonio, TX SwRI facility.
  • Expectation of travel.
  • As a Assistant Program Manager, manage various programs through the full product life cycle.
  • Expected to manage relatively low to moderate risk and complexity programs and will assist more senior program managers.
  • Create and manage Integrated Master Schedules, manage earned value, manage program budgets, manage CDRL's, present to senior management, and act as the primary interface with customers.
  • Involved with leading Bid and Proposal efforts and driving business development and marketing efforts.

  • Manage small and large programs related to avionics/aerospace and back-shop test markets.
  • Manage engineering teams across the various skill sets to develop, document, integrate, and test complex avionics/aerospace systems while managing the schedule, budget, EVMS, CDRL's, Risk and Opportunities, and customer expectations of the project.
  • Present program status to senior management on a monthly basis, or more if needed.
  • Reports to the Director of Tactical Aerospace and is part of the leadership team.
  • Lead bid and proposal efforts.
  • Perform business development and marketing efforts for assigned areas.
  • Support and lead assigned trade show efforts.

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering degree with directly related experience.
  • 5+ years: Avionics and/or aerospace engineering development and/or Program Management experience.
  • 3 years: Experience in avionics, DoD aerospace, and/or aerospace complex electronics/LRU development projects. Shown experience leading/coordinating engineering teams from complex development programs through test, production, and deployment.
  • Experience in DOD contract vehicles.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

About Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a non-profit research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The institute was founded in 1947 and has since grown to employ over 3,000 people across multiple locations in the United States. SwRI provides research and development services to a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. The institute's research areas include automation and data systems, chemistry and chemical engineering, and space science and engineering. SwRI has a long history of working with government agencies, including NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as private companies.
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