Aerospace Program Manager
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Program Manager — Aerospace, Military & Defense Programs — $130k to $170k Base + Bonus — Santa Ana / Onsite — Nationally Recognized Space & Defense Company
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Billy Surch
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Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year
A bit about us:
Founded decades ago and based in Santa Ana, we are a nationally recognized Aerospace and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for leading and next-generation aerospace and defense programs. We build complex hardware for extreme operating environments across space and launch, defense aviation and airborne systems, and C5ISR and precision strike. Our combination of deep material science, IP-enabled processes, and nationwide advanced manufacturing makes us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.
Why join us?
Base salary $150k–$175k + bonus
Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
Full-lifecycle program ownership — you drive cost, schedule, and technical performance from proposal to delivery
Balanced mix of next-gen development, large-scale production, and enduring sustainment work for long-term stability
Direct customer-facing role with a clear path to larger programs and portfolio growth
Job Details
Job Details:
You'll own execution of one or more simultaneous programs across their full product life cycle, serving as primary customer contact and leading reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance for aerospace, military, and defense platforms.
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems of major programs
Lead customer program review sessions and monthly internal program reviews
Direct cross-functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, and administrative functions
Establish milestones, monitor adherence to master schedules, and build recovery plans for off-schedule events
Support proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and expand the product line with the customer
Looking for:
U.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred
5+ years program management experience with an aerospace, military, or defense focus
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline
Associate through senior program manager levels considered
Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:
Earned value management and master scheduling
Proposal development and contract negotiation (RFP/RFI/RFQ)
Manufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes
Knowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR)
FMS and international contracting
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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Job details:
Program Manager — Aerospace, Military & Defense Programs — $130k to $170k Base + Bonus — Santa Ana / Onsite — Nationally Recognized Space & Defense Company
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Billy Surch
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year
A bit about us:
Founded decades ago and based in Santa Ana, we are a nationally recognized Aerospace and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for leading and next-generation aerospace and defense programs. We build complex hardware for extreme operating environments across space and launch, defense aviation and airborne systems, and C5ISR and precision strike. Our combination of deep material science, IP-enabled processes, and nationwide advanced manufacturing makes us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.
Why join us?
Base salary $150k–$175k + bonus
Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
Full-lifecycle program ownership — you drive cost, schedule, and technical performance from proposal to delivery
Balanced mix of next-gen development, large-scale production, and enduring sustainment work for long-term stability
Direct customer-facing role with a clear path to larger programs and portfolio growth
Job Details
Job Details:
You'll own execution of one or more simultaneous programs across their full product life cycle, serving as primary customer contact and leading reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance for aerospace, military, and defense platforms.
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems of major programs
Lead customer program review sessions and monthly internal program reviews
Direct cross-functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, and administrative functions
Establish milestones, monitor adherence to master schedules, and build recovery plans for off-schedule events
Support proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and expand the product line with the customer
Looking for:
U.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred
5+ years program management experience with an aerospace, military, or defense focus
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline
Associate through senior program manager levels considered
Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:
Earned value management and master scheduling
Proposal development and contract negotiation (RFP/RFI/RFQ)
Manufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes
Knowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR)
FMS and international contracting
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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