Aerospace Program Lead: Precision Cleaning & Compliance

Element Materials Technology; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Los Angeles is seeking a hands-on Program Manager to lead customer aerospace programs focused on precision cleaning, contamination control, and hardware processing. You will interface with engineering, operations, quality, and customers to ensure on-time delivery within scope and in full compliance with NASA, DoD, and commercial standards.

The role requires strong technical fluency, operational discipline, and the ability to manage high-stakes hardware through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related field).
• 5–10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or space industry.
• 3+ years in program/project management roles.
• Strong understanding of quality systems.
• Proven ability to manage complex, technically demanding programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle program management from contract award through delivery.
• Maintain program schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Align customer requirements with internal execution and budgets.
• Drive on-time delivery with strict quality and contamination control standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and quality teams for validation and improvement.
• Manage budgets, margins, and contract changes.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace experience

Quality systems

Customer interface

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Element Materials Technology in Los Angeles is seeking a hands-on Program Manager to lead customer aerospace programs focused on precision cleaning, contamination control, and hardware processing. You will interface with engineering, operations, quality, and customers to ensure on-time delivery within scope and in full compliance with NASA, DoD, and commercial standards.

The role requires strong technical fluency, operational discipline, and the ability to manage high-stakes hardware through