Aerospace Program Manager — Space Imaging & Systems Lead

TRL11, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401k

Health care plan

Unlimited PTO

Stock option plan

Job summary

TRL11, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in aerospace hardware and software development from concept to delivery.

You will define goals, manage schedules and budgets, and drive product development across multiple products, ensuring thorough integration and testing. You will lead design reviews, serve as the primary liaison with customers and suppliers, and ensure alignment with ERP/PLM processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience on hardware engineering projects or programs, preferably in an aerospace setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business management or a related field; PMP preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, procurement, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals, scopes and deliverables for internal teams.
• Manage hardware & software product development from start to finish, including integration and testing.
• Lead design reviews (CDR, PDR) with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as primary point of contact with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Manage budgets and personnel across multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Hardware engineering

Aerospace industry

Lean & Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PMP Certification

Tools

ERP

PLM

Job description

TRL11, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in aerospace hardware and software development from concept to delivery.

You will define goals, manage schedules and budgets, and drive product development across multiple products, ensuring thorough integration and testing. You will lead design reviews, serve as the primary liaison with customers and suppliers, and ensure alignment with ERP/PLM processes.