Aerospace Program Manager

Jobot; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Jobot in Long Beach (SPACE/DEFENSE) seeks a Program Manager to lead space, satellite, and propulsion programs from concept through delivery, coordinating composites and propulsion hardware and serving as the primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and performance.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in space-focused program management, a technical/business degree, and readiness for an ITAR-compliant role in a dynamic, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years program management experience with a space, satellite, composites, or propulsion focus.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline.
• U.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred.
• Associate through senior program manager levels considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of composites and propulsion programs or subsystems.
• Lead customer program reviews and monthly internal program reviews.
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and administration.
• Establish milestones, track master schedules, and develop recovery plans for off-schedule events.
• Support proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and expand the product line with the customer.

Skills

Program management

Space industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/business/financial

Job description

Program Manager - Space, Satellite & Propulsion / Composites - $135k to $175k Base + Bonus - Long Beach / Onsite - Nationally Recognized Space & Defense Company

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

About Us

Based in Long Beach, we are a nationally recognized space and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for space, satellite, and next-generation defense programs. We specialize in complex composites and propulsion hardware built for extreme operating environments across launch vehicles, satellites, and defense platforms. Our deep material science, IP-enabled process expertise, and nationwide advanced manufacturing footprint make us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.

Why Join Us

• Base salary $135k-$175k + bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Full-lifecycle ownership of composites and propulsion programs - from proposal through delivery
• Balanced pipeline of next-gen development, production, and sustainment across space and defense
• Technical-leadership track and direct customer ownership as programs and portfolio grow

Job Details

You'll own execution of one or more simultaneous space, satellite, and defense programs across the full product life cycle, leading composites and propulsion hardware from concept through delivery while serving as the primary customer contact on cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of composites and propulsion programs or subsystems
• Lead customer program reviews and monthly internal program reviews
• Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and administration
• Establish milestones, track master schedules, and develop recovery plans for off-schedule events
• Support proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, contract negotiations and changes, and expand the product line with the customer

Qualifications

• U.S. Person status required (ITAR); Secret clearance preferred
• 5+ years program management experience with a space, satellite, composites, or propulsion focus
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline
• Associate through senior program manager levels considered

Preferred Experience

• Composites manufacturing and processes
• Propulsion systems and launch/satellite hardware
• Earned value management and master scheduling
• Proposal development and contract negotiation (RFP/RFI/RFQ)
• Knowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR); FMS and international contracting

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.