Aerospace Tech Project Manager

Quantum Computing Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. seeks a Technical Project Manager to coordinate advanced engineering programs from concept through production, interfacing with customers in aerospace and space sectors and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate is organized with strong communication, adept at tracking schedules, managing phase-gate reviews, and driving projects to successful completion through cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Industrial or related engineering field.
• 2–5 years coordinating engineering or new product development projects.
• Strong customer-facing communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering projects from project kickoff through production and customer delivery.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action item trackers.
• Track project progress, identify schedule risks and roadblocks, and work with engineering teams to maintain on-time execution.
• Support proposal development by assisting with project planning, schedule development, and engineering effort estimates for new customer opportunities.
• Utilize project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Jira to monitor project execution and resource status.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day interface between customers and internal engineering teams.
• Understand customer Statements of Work (SOW), Source Control Drawing (SCD), and contractual deliverables, ensuring project activities remain aligned with customer expectations.
• Organize customer meetings, technical reviews, and internal project meetings; document meeting minutes and track action items to closure.
• Coordinate phase-gate reviews and ensure required documentation and deliverables are completed before each project milestone.
• Foster effective communication across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer teams to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. seeks a Technical Project Manager to coordinate advanced engineering programs from concept through production, interfacing with customers in aerospace and space sectors and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate is organized with strong communication, adept at tracking schedules, managing phase-gate reviews, and driving projects to successful completion through cross-functional collaboration.