Senior Engineering PM — Lead UAV Development at Scale
DeltaQuad
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Job summary
DeltaQuad, based in the Netherlands, seeks a Senior Engineering Program Manager to take technical ownership of multiple UAV development programs from concept to series production.
You will lead a cross-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineers, guiding each project through stage gates and verified requirements while coordinating with the Head of Engineering. This role demands hands-on leadership and strategic portfolio management.
Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in technical product development, including leading end-to-end developments
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering or related field
- Experience with stage-gate processes, requirements management, and familiarity with project management tools (ClickUp, Jira, Monday, Asana)
- Ability to challenge engineers on content, not just planning
- Professional proficiency in English
Responsibilities
- Own a portfolio of 10–20 parallel developments and drive them through stage gates
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers across mechanical, electrical, software and systems
- Translate prototypes and R&D concepts into scalable production-ready products
- Ensure requirements are verified before advancing to the next stage
- Collaborate with Head of Engineering to align on portfolio strategy
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Job description
DeltaQuad, based in the Netherlands, seeks a Senior Engineering Program Manager to take technical ownership of multiple UAV development programs from concept to series production.
You will lead a cross-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineers, guiding each project through stage gates and verified requirements while coordinating with the Head of Engineering. This role demands hands-on leadership and strategic portfolio management.
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