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.

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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.

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.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: 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.

Requirements: 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. xsgimln

A valid/clear driver's license is required.