Defense R&D Technical Program Manager (Top Secret)

AeroVironment; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 107,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment’s Advanced Research and Development division seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams in developing advanced materials such as ceramics, polymers, and metals for DoD programs. You will coordinate requirements, cost accounting, milestones, and customer communications to drive program success.

You will guide project direction across engineering, materials science, and manufacturing, ensuring technical objectives are met while maintaining quality and

Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 6 years of experience in material science, chemical engineering, chemistry or related field with emphasis on polymers, formulations, ceramics, metals, and composites.
• At least 3 years of project management experience with early-stage development efforts for defense applications.
• Familiarity with refractory materials, ceramics, ceramic matrix composites, additive manufacturing, extreme materials, or processing of the above materials.
• Familiarity with research, development, testing, and evaluation within aerospace and defense industries.
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal and presentation abilities.
• Doctoral degree and PM certification are preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to achieve program goals and meet requirements and timelines.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and control projects with stakeholders and customers.
• Manage resources, budgets, costs, time, quality, risks, and activities to ensure successful execution of multiple projects.
• Communicate financial projections, milestones, and planning to contracts and leadership.
• Serve as a key resource for customers and leadership to ensure quality, manage risks, and mentor staff.
• Drive capture and growth opportunities by writing proposals against topics and solicitations.
• Ensure projects are completed in scope, on time, and within budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical project management

Team leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in material science / chemical engineering / chemistry or related field

Doctoral Degree in material science / chemical engineering / chemistry or related field

Tools

PMP certification

Agile certification

Job description

AeroVironment’s Advanced Research and Development division seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams in developing advanced materials such as ceramics, polymers, and metals for DoD programs. You will coordinate requirements, cost accounting, milestones, and customer communications to drive program success.

You will guide project direction across engineering, materials science, and manufacturing, ensuring technical objectives are met while maintaining quality and