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PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - SR. PROGRAM MANAGER-R&D - Avionics/Aerospace Program Manager - Warner Robins, GA

Southwest Research Institute
locationWarner Robins, GA, USA
PublishedPublished: Published 1 month ago
R&D
Permanent
Who We Are:

Join the Tactical Aerospace Team! Our team designs and develops complex electronics for avionics, airborne, and ground based aerospace systems for the DoW industry.

Objectives of this Role:

  • Manage the development, integration, test, document, and manufacture of complex embedded avionics and DoW aerospace systems.
  • Development programs span multiple avionics/aerospace programs and ground base systems.
  • This position is expected to be on-site at the Warner Robins, GA SwRI facility.
  • Will be required to travel to other SwRI sites and customer sites.
  • As a Program Manager, manage various programs through the full product life cycle.
  • Perform typical PM tasks such as: create and manage Integrated Master Schedules, Manage earned value, manage program budgets, manage CDRL's, present to senior management, and act as the primary interface with customers.
  • The PM is also involved with leading Bid and Proposal efforts and driving business development/marketing efforts.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Manage small and large programs related to avionics/aerospace and back-shop markets.
  • Manage engineering teams across the various skill sets to develop, document, integrate, and test complex avionics/aerospace systems while managing the schedule, budget, EVMS, CDRL's, Risk and Opportunities, and customer expectations of the project.
  • Present program status to senior management on a monthly basis, or more if needed.
  • Reports to the Director of Tactical Aerospace and is part of the leadership team.
  • Lead bid and proposal efforts. Perform business development/marketing efforts for assigned areas.
  • Support/lead assigned trade show efforts.
  • Reports to the Director of Tactical Aerospace and is part of the leadership team.
Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical degree with direct experience working with complex defense avionics electronics development programs.
  • 10+ years: Avionics/aerospace engineering development and/or Program Management experience.
  • 3 years: Experience within a engineering development environment; and 5+ years of experience as a Program Manager in avionics development.
  • Shown experience leading engineering teams from complex development programs through test, production, and deployment. Experience in DOD contract vehicles (such as OTA, IDIQ, etc)
  • Experience managing customer expectations and with customer negotiations.
  • Experience managing subcontracts and their deliveries. Experience in avionics, DoD aerospace, and aerospace complex electronics development projects.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Warner Robins, Georgia. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: Warner Robins, Georgia

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