Technical Project Manager

Engineering Project ManagerThis role leads the development of advanced aircraft from concept through production launch. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you'll own project schedules, manage risks, coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, and ensure complex aerospace hardware programs stay on track. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on product delivery, revenue, and next-generation unmanned aircraft development. This individual must be able to step into a somewhat unstructured and dynamic environment and thrive within ambiguity.Own and maintain integrated project schedules across the full product development lifecycle.Lead project planning, risk management, issue tracking, and weekly project reviews.Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, testing, supply chain, and certification activities.Manage project deliverables including BOMs, drawing releases, prototype builds, configuration control, verification testing, and production readiness.Develop work breakdown structures (WBS), identify critical path activities, and drive accountability across engineering teams.Communicate project status, risks, milestones, and recovery plans to stakeholders and leadership.Support engineering change management and continuous improvement of project management processes.10+ years of combined engineering and technical project management experience.5+ years leading hardware product development programs through design, prototyping, testing, and production launch.Strong project scheduling skills using Microsoft Project or similar tools.Experience managing complex engineering programs involving risk, dependencies, resources, cost, and schedule.Background in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other complex hardware development environments.Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and driving projects to completion.Familiarity with configuration control, engineering change management, and product development processes.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.Experience with VTOL, UAV/UAS, aerospace systems, or other advanced electromechanical products.Knowledge of PDM/ERP systems and configuration management processes.Exposure to DO-178 or aerospace certification environments.Strong communication and executive-level project reporting skills.This position is based 100% onsite in the Columbia Gorge with the potential to transition into a hybrid arrangement after approximately 23 months, depending on performance and business needs. You will work in an engineering-focused environment developing advanced aircraft systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams spanning design, manufacturing, and testing. The role relies heavily on digital project management tools such as Microsoft Project and PDM/ERP systems, as well as standard engineering and configuration management tools. The work setting emphasizes structured project execution, disciplined engineering processes, and close coordination between technical and operational teams to support the full product lifecycle from concept through production.We're ideally seeking local or regional talent to the PNW. Non-regional talent must be ready and willing to relocate and possess obvious resume alignment to critical qualifications.This is a Permanent position based out of White Salmon, WA.The pay range for this position is $143000.00 - $229000.00/yr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.- Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. - Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.This is a Permanent position based out of White Salmon, WA.This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.This is a fully onsite position in White Salmon,WA.