Senior Program Manager

Our Government & Enterprise Solutions (GES) team is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Program Manager – Antenna & Radome Systems to lead complex development and production programs supporting global government and enterprise customers.

In this role, you will take ownership of large-scale antenna, radome, and RF/SATCOM programs, ensuring successful delivery across technical, schedule, and financial objectives. You will serve as the primary customer interface while leading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality and Customer stakeholders.

Working in a dynamic, highly technical environment, you will guide programs through the full lifecycle—from development through production and delivery—helping deliver mission-critical connectivity solutions in demanding aerospace and defense applications.

This is a full-time position based in Concord, CA with up to 10% domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex antenna, radome, and RF/SATCOM programs across the full product lifecycle.
• Manage program scope, cost, schedule, and performance to meet both customer and internal business objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and execute Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.
• Monitor key program metrics and provide regular status updates to leadership and customers.
• Support budget planning, financial forecasting, and internal program controls.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for program communications, technical discussions, milestone tracking, and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure high levels of satisfaction and continued business success.
• Lead program reviews, design reviews, and executive-level briefings.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Service teams.
• Drive alignment across matrixed organizations to ensure timely and successful program execution.
• Partner with stakeholders to implement technical and programmatic changes.

Risk, Compliance & NPI

• Lead risk and opportunity management activities, including mitigation planning and tracking.
• Ensure products meet system requirements, performance specifications, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and release-to-production validation.
• Ensure adherence to Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) policies and procedures.

The Salary Range for this Full-time Exempt position is ($180,000 - $195,000).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience or 7+ years of program management experience in a technical environment.
• Experience managing electro-mechanical systems, antennas, radomes, RF systems, or SATCOM technologies.
• Demonstrated experience serving as the primary interface with external customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering data.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced technical degree.
• Experience with Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and risk management methodologies.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments.

Why Join Cobham Satcom?

At Cobham Satcom, you will contribute to delivering mission-critical connectivity solutions that support defense, government, and enterprise customers worldwide.

You will collaborate with industry-leading engineers and program teams to develop next-generation antenna and SATCOM technologies—enabling reliable communication in the world’s most challenging environments.

Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of global connectivity.