Aerospace Engineering PM - Nacelle (Contract, 18m)

BCforward; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward seeks a Senior Engineering Program Manager for the Pearl 10X Nacelle to drive transition from definition to manufacturing and delivery. You will oversee hardware qualification, supplier engagement, and engineering governance to align with program and customer needs.

Embedded with the nacelle supplier, you will report metrics, support CDR closure, and ensure on-time delivery of development and flight test hardware, in a 18-month contract in Wichita, Kansas.

Qualifications

• Experience managing aerospace development programs.
• Ability to engage on technical topics and supplier deliverables.
• Proven communication and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface daily with nacelle supplier and leadership teams.
• Define task expectations and drive closure of actions.
• Support integrated project plan and on-time delivery.
• Maintain metrics and weekly leadership status updates.
• Assist with engineering documentation and conformance.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace experience

Engineering engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Job description

BCforward seeks a Senior Engineering Program Manager for the Pearl 10X Nacelle to drive transition from definition to manufacturing and delivery. You will oversee hardware qualification, supplier engagement, and engineering governance to align with program and customer needs.

Embedded with the nacelle supplier, you will report metrics, support CDR closure, and ensure on-time delivery of development and flight test hardware, in a 18-month contract in Wichita, Kansas.