Head of Engineering Programme Management

Safran DSI Business Unit: Space Solutions

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.! Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Attollo Engineering, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry. Safran DSI Space Solutions specializes in comprehensive satellite ground stations and modems, on-board radio communications for small satellite platforms, space optics, space propulsion systems, as well as solutions for space domain awareness (SDA) and surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking (SRT). The Program Manager leads assigned programs within the Business Unit, with accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer commitments. This role coordinates with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality to move programs from award through delivery, and serves as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned customers. The position is structured as a step-up opportunity for an engineer or technical professional moving into program management — the Program Manager owns program outcomes while receiving mentorship and oversight from senior program staff. Own the risk register for assigned programs: identify risks, log mitigation plans, and drive actions to closure.

Manage program budget for assigned scope: Track cost and labor performance against baseline, review supplier invoices, analyze variances, and recommend corrective action.

Serve as the integrating point across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality; Serve as day-to-day point of contact for assigned customers; lead recurring program reviews and telecons, and document commitments and action items to closure.

Prepare and deliver program status reviews and briefings to internal leadership and customers; Contribute to Statements of Work (SOW), requirements documentation, and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL - the schedule of documents the government contractually requires as deliverables) submittals.

Administer change control and configuration management for assigned programs; Plan and coordinate test, demonstration, and delivery activities, including required customer and government approvals.

Ensure assigned programs execute in compliance with ITAR, export control requirements, contract terms, and company quality procedures.

program decisions with significant cost, schedule, or customer impact are reviewed with the Director, Ground Space Systems.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field.

1 + years of Previous Program Management or Project Management experience.

5+ years of professional experience in engineering, aerospace, telecommunications, or related technical field.

Familiarity with project or program management principles (e.g., scheduling, risk management).

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with guidance from senior management.

Requires US Citizenship as the position requires the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Experience working with engineering teams or technical development projects.

Travel:
Occasional visits to customer sites, meetings, and training as required by program. Infrequent domestic and international travel required

115,000 to $135,000 annual salary, plus participation in individual performance bonus plan.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

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