Aerospace Program Manager

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

• You'll own execution of one or more simultaneous space, satellite, and defense programs across the full product life cycle, leading composites and propulsion hardware from concept through delivery while serving as the primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of composites and propulsion programs or subsystems
• Lead customer program reviews and monthly internal program reviews
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and administration
• Establish milestones, track master schedules, and develop recovery plans for off-schedule events
• Support proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and expand the product line with the customer

• U.S. Person status required (ITAR);
  Secret clearance preferred
• 5+ years program management experience with a space, satellite, composites, or propulsion focus
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline
• Associate through senior program manager levels considered

• Composites manufacturing and processes
• Propulsion systems and launch/satellite hardware
• Earned value management and master scheduling
• Proposal development and contract negotiation (RFP/RFI/RFQ)
• Knowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR); FMS and international contracting

Based in Long Beach, we are a nationally recognized space and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for space, satellite, and next-generation defense programs. We specialize in complex composites and propulsion hardware built for extreme operating environments across launch vehicles, satellites, and defense platforms. Our deep material science, IP-enabled process expertise, and nationwide advanced manufacturing footprint make us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.

• Base salary $135k–$175k + bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Full-lifecycle ownership of composites and propulsion programs — from proposal through delivery
• Balanced pipeline of next-gen development, production, and sustainment across space and defense
• Technical-leadership track and direct customer ownership as programs and portfolio grow