E01-C07 Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Start Date: Immediate  

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.     

 

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. 

 

OVERVIEW 

Full-time/Permanent Employee   

Location: Hollywood, MD

Aether Aerospace is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead advanced aircraft capabilities and systems development. The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and executive leadership while driving the development of next-generation aircraft systems, subsystems, and technologies. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional engineering teams, managing technical schedules, controlling budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful achievement of program objectives throughout the product lifecycle. The Project Manager will be responsible and be the single point of contact for all aspects of assigned projects. The role requires the development of detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Will conduct project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensure adherence to quality standards, reviews, and project deliverables. Provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team. Recommends and drives action to direct the analysis, solutions, and plans to resolve any emerging challenges. 

The proposed salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead advanced aircraft system development projects from concept through certification, production transition, and deployment 

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, project plans, budgets, and resource forecasts 

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including systems engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, test, and certification 

• Establish project milestones, technical performance measures, and program success criteria 

• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address schedule, cost, or technical performance issues 

• Manage program risks, opportunities, assumptions, and dependencies 

• Facilitate technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and program status reviews 

• Coordinate customer requirements, stakeholder expectations, and contractual deliverables 

• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards, regulatory requirements, and company processes 

• Manage supplier performance and support subcontractor integration activities. 

• Prepare executive-level briefings and communicate project status to leadership and customers 

• Identify opportunities for growth and develop and execute capture strategies 

• Support proposal development, project estimating, and strategic planning activities 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance 
Education and Years of Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or business discipline and 10 + years of experience leading cross-functional teams project or program management experience leading technical development or execution efforts 

• Military aviation experience as a Pilot, Weapons System Officer/Navigator/Electronic Warfare Officer  

• Experience working in a Department of War environment 

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining schedules, and commitment to meeting delivery schedules 

• Strong knowledge of development lifecycles, systems engineering processes, and product development methodologies 

• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project 

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills 

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced development environment 

• Experience with customer interfacing and developing customer relationships 

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.