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

Who We Are:

Join the Tactical Aerospace Team! Our team designs and develops complex electronics for avionics, airborne, and ground based aerospace systems for the DoW industry.

Objectives of this Role:

• 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. Will be required to travel.
• As a Program Manager, manage various programs through the full product life cycle.
• Perform typical PM tasks such as: 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.
• The PM is also involved with leading Bid and Proposal efforts and driving business development/marketing efforts.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Manage small and large programs related to avionics/aerospace and back-shop 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/marketing efforts for assigned areas.
• Support/lead assigned trade show efforts.
• Reports to the Director of Tactical Aerospace and is part of the leadership team.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering degree with directly related experience.
• 5+ years: Avionics/aerospace engineering development and/or Program Management experience
• 3 years: Experience within a engineering development environment.
• 1+ years: Experience as a Program Manager in avionics development.
• Experience in avionics, DoD aerospace, and aerospace complex electronics 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.