Aerospace Program Manager

Founded decades ago and based in Santa Ana, we are a nationally recognized aerospace and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for leading and next-generation aerospace and defense programs. We build complex hardware for extreme operating environments across space and launch, defense aviation and airborne systems, and C5ISR and precision strike.

About the role

You'll own execution of one or more simultaneous programs across their full product life cycle, serving as primary customer contact and leading reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance for aerospace, military, and defense platforms.

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems of major programs
• Lead customer program review sessions and monthly internal program reviews
• Direct cross-functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, and administrative functions
• Establish milestones, monitor adherence to master schedules, and build recovery plans for off-schedule events
• Support proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and expand the product line with the customer

Requirements

• U.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred
• 5+ years program management experience with an aerospace, military, or defense focus
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline
• Associate through senior program manager levels considered
• Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:
  • Earned value management and master scheduling
  • Proposal development and contract negotiation (RFP/RFI/RFQ)
  • Manufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes
  • Knowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR)
  • FMS and international contracting

Benefits

• Base salary $150k–$175k + bonus
• Medical, dental, vision
• Matching 401(k)
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays

Pay

$130,000 to $170,000 base salary plus bonus

Schedule

Onsite in Santa Ana