Aerospace Program Manager

Jobot; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Matching 401(k)

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Australia-Employment in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an Aerospace Program Manager to lead full product life cycle programs. This role prioritizes technical performance and cost management while allowing direct customer interaction.

Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in aerospace or military program management, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong skills in earned value management and proposal development. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management experience with aerospace, military, or defense focus.
• Secret clearance preferred.
• Experience in proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of simultaneous programs across their full product life cycle.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs.
• Lead customer program review sessions and internal program reviews.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master schedules.

Skills

Program management

Earned value management

Master scheduling

Contract negotiation

Manufacturing processes

Supply chain knowledge

Quality processes

U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR)

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical, business, or financial discipline

Job description

Aerospace Program Manager

$150,000 – $175,000 per year | Santa Ana, CA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Founded decades ago and based in Santa Ana, we are a nationally recognized Aerospace and defense company delivering advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing for leading and next‑generation aerospace and defense programs. We build complex hardware for extreme operating environments across space and launch, defense aviation and airborne systems, and C5ISR and precision strike. Our combination of deep material science, IP‑enabled processes, and nationwide advanced manufacturing makes us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region.

Why join us?

• Base salary $150k–$175k + bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Full‑lifecycle program ownership – you drive cost, schedule, and technical performance from proposal to delivery
• Balanced mix of next‑gen development, large‑scale production, and enduring sustainment work for long‑term stability
• Direct customer‑facing role with a clear path to larger programs and portfolio growth

Job Details

• Own execution of one or more simultaneous programs across their full product life cycle, serving as primary customer contact and leading reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance for aerospace, military, and defense platforms.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Lead customer program review sessions and monthly internal program reviews.
• Direct cross‑functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, and administrative functions.
• Establish milestones, monitor adherence to master schedules, and build 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 an aerospace, military, or defense focus.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline.
• Associate through senior program manager levels considered.
• Experience in earned value management and master scheduling.
• Experience in proposal development and contract negotiation (RFP/RFI/RFQ).
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes.
• Knowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR).
• Experience with FMS and international contracting.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.