Embedded Avionics Program Manager — Onsite in TX

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, seeks an Assistant Program Manager to oversee avionics/aerospace programs from development through deployment. You will manage schedules, budgets, EVMS, CDRLs, and customer expectations while coordinating engineering teams across multiple programs.

The role requires travel, on-site work at the SwRI facility, and interaction with senior leadership. You will drive bid/proposal efforts and contribute to business development and marketing.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering degree with directly related experience.
• 5+ years: Avionics and/or aerospace engineering development and/or Program Management experience.
• 3 years: Experience in avionics, DoD aerospace, and/or aerospace complex electronics/LRU development projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage small and large programs related to avionics/aerospace and back-shop test markets.
• Lead engineering teams to develop, document, integrate, and test complex avionics/aerospace systems while managing schedule, budget, EVMS, CDRLs, risks and opportunities, and customer expectations.
• Present program status to senior management on a monthly basis.
• Report to the Director of Tactical Aerospace and be part of the leadership team.
• Lead bid and proposal efforts; perform business development and marketing efforts for assigned areas.

Skills

Project management

EVMS

Budgeting

CDRLs

Leadership

Customer liaison

Bid & Proposal

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, seeks an Assistant Program Manager to oversee avionics/aerospace programs from development through deployment. You will manage schedules, budgets, EVMS, CDRLs, and customer expectations while coordinating engineering teams across multiple programs.

The role requires travel, on-site work at the SwRI facility, and interaction with senior leadership. You will drive bid/proposal efforts and contribute to business development and marketing.