Aerospace Program Manager

Jobot

Santa Ana, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$150,000–$175,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Aerospace and Defense, Aviation Industry, Calendar Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Earned Value Management (EVM), IP (Internet Protocol), Legal, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Material Science, Military, Product Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Request for Proposals (RFP), Schedule Development, Secret Clearance, Supply Chain, Systems/Internals Programming, Technical/Engineering Design

LOCATION

Santa Ana, CA

POSTED

Today

Program Manager — Aerospace, Military & Defense Programs — $130k to $170k Base + Bonus — Santa Ana / Onsite — Nationally Recognized Space & Defense Company

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Billy Surch
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Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

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. Our combination of deep material science, IP-enabled processes, and nationwide advanced manufacturing makes us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.

Why join us?

Base salary $150k–$175k + bonus
Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
Full-lifecycle program ownership — you drive cost, schedule, and technical performance from proposal to delivery
Balanced mix of next-gen development, large-scale production, and enduring sustainment work for long-term stability
Direct customer-facing role with a clear path to larger programs and portfolio growth

Job Details

Job Details:
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

Looking for:
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

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About the Company

Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

http://www.jobot.com

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