Program Manager

About Frontier Aerospace Corporation:

Frontier Aerospace Corporation conceptualizes, designs, proves, and additively manufactures in-space and launch system rocket propulsion thrusters. From concept ideation to product development to qualification testing to customer delivery, we have a proven philosophy and the in‑house resources necessary to design, build, test, and deliver reliable, high‑performance liquid propellant thrusters for our nation's critical in‑space, commercial, civilian, and defense applications. Whether they are used for attitude control, orbit transfer, lunar and exo‑moon landing, deep‑space missions, or high‑thrust divert systems, Frontier's thrusters meet the most demanding requirements.

Our customers are hungry for a propulsion supplier who can reliably meet their requirements and who is responsive to their needs. Frontier's mission is to do just that, by advancing breakthrough propulsion technologies and providing industry‑leading customer responsiveness. Ultimately, it's our fantastic team of dedicated professionals and hard‑working tradespeople who make this a reality. As a small, but rapidly growing company, there are many opportunities for our team members to grow and take on new and exciting responsibilities – to be more than just another worker.

Come make a difference and share in our success!

Come join our growing team where you will get to make a difference daily by continuing to help build our reputation for quality, responsiveness, and the ability to handle complex products. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, goal‑oriented Program Manager to support the management of programs and activities for our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership of programs and subprojects, ensuring they are executed to meet customer objectives within required timelines and on budget.

• Develop and manage program schedule activities to ensure timeline objectives are achievable
• Develop and manage program budgets to ensure resources are used effectively
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on program success
• Adhere to all customer (internal and external) reporting requirements
• Work with product assurance and systems engineering teams to ensure quality processes meet or exceed program requirements
• Coordinate efforts across company functional areas such as engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to ensure cohesive execution of programmatic goals
• Assist with negotiating and finalizing prospective and active contracts
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring all reporting requirements, specifications, and approved Statements of Work are met
• Monitor expenses, address variances, and develop financial strategies to support program goals
• Develop an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement
• Meet with stakeholders and communicate project issues and decisions
• Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle
• Analyze program risks and opportunities
• Implement and manage change to ensure project goals are achieved
• Responsible for cost, schedule, and performance of a project or program

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in project engineering within the aerospace or defense industry
• Excellent listening and facilitation skills to both understand and expedite where necessary
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to make presentations to small and large groups; internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of and ability to analyze terms, conditions, and other contractual requirements of the assigned program
• Strong understanding of aerospace design, manufacturing, and testing processes
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Experienced in financial management and reporting on Profit and Loss
• Experience with Earned Value and variance reporting preferred
• Proven track record in managing engineering projects…