Program Manager - Military & Defense Avionics

## Program Manager - Military & Defense Avionics
** Irving,TX75038
** Posted: 07/14/2026

Job Number: 1154

Remote Work Available?:
Onsite##

Job Description
** Program Manager – Military & Defense Avionics*
* *
* Location:

** Irving, TX  
** Travel:
** Up to 5-15% Travel  
** Industry:
** Aerospace & Defense  
** Salary:** $130,000    
** Position Overview
** We are currently seeking an experienced
** Program Manager – Military & Defense Avionics
** for one of our
** leading aerospace and defense clients**. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex avionics development programs supporting next-generation military aircraft and defense technologies while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

** Primary Responsibilities
*** Lead military and defense avionics development programs from kickoff through delivery.
* Manage cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) consisting of systems, software, hardware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain personnel.
* Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, work breakdown structures, and program management plans.
* Track program performance, resource utilization, milestones, and deliverables.
* Manage customer relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout program execution.
* Coordinate engineering certification efforts for avionics hardware and software.
* Oversee environmental qualification, testing, and compliance activities.
* Support proposal development, contract modifications, and change management.
* Monitor program risks and implement mitigation strategies.
* Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, defense, quality, cybersecurity, export control, and contractual requirements.
* Prepare executive-level status reports and communicate program performance to leadership.
* Drive continuous improvement while maintaining schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.
* Minimum of
** 7 years
** of program or project management experience in aerospace, avionics, or defense product development.
* At least
** 3 years supporting military or defense programs.
*** Strong understanding of:  + DO-178C  + DO-254  + DO-160  + MIL-STD-810  + MIL-STD-461  + MIL-STD-882  + FAR/DFARS requirements
* Experience managing budgets, schedules, risks, and cross-functional engineering teams.
* Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
* Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
** Preferred Qualifications
*** PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
* Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration.
* Experience with AS9100 quality systems.
* Familiarity with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, ITAR, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
* Experience supporting DoD customers, prime contractors, or military acquisition programs.
* Knowledge of aircraft systems supporting fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or unmanned platforms.
** Additional Requirements
*** Must qualify as a
** U.S. Person
** under ITAR regulations.
* Ability to obtain authorization to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
* Ability to travel approximately
** 5–15%
** as required.
* Must successfully complete applicable background screening.**#IND1*
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