In this role, you will lead complex aerospace and defense programs from planning through delivery. You will guide cross-functional engineering teams, coordinate customer communication, support technical and business development activities, and ensure programs meet their technical, schedule, and contractual commitments. Your leadership will help advance mission-critical capabilities and drive successful program execution.
Schedule- This shift follows a 9/80 schedule: 9 hours Monday through Thursday, 8 hours Friday, with every other Friday off.
Responsibilities- Leads cross-functional engineering teams in the design, development, analysis, and testing of mechanical and pyrotechnic components and systems.
- Interfaces with customers and internal leadership to maintain clear communication and alignment.
- Supports business development through proposal writing and participation in new business meetings.
- Ensures complete and accurate documentation of engineering activities, including drawings, reports, and presentations.
- Tracks program performance using key metrics and proactively identifies risks and mitigation actions.
- Supports technical reviews and program milestone reviews.
- Facilitates program planning, technical decision-making, and change management across engineering teams.
- Manages scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance while balancing competing priorities.
- Coordinates proposal efforts, capture activities, and the transition from business development to program execution.
- Partners with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Contracts, and Finance to ensure successful program delivery.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 2 years in aerospace engineering or systems engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, and execute projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
- Experience managing cost, schedule, scope, and technical risks.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in a related technical field or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- At least 2 years of experience managing complex technical programs in defense, aerospace, or government technology sectors.
This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.
Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
