Program Director, Space

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) in Simsbury, Connecticut, seeks an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs within the Space Segment. The ideal candidate should have deep aerospace experience and a proven track record managing complex programs. Responsibilities include owning program performance and driving commercial success, while also serving as the primary customer interface and leading cross-functional teams. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with an advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Program Director or senior program leader in aerospace, defense, or space industries.
• Experience leading customer-facing programs with high visibility and accountability.
• Demonstrated success managing complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, or energetics programs.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex aerospace and space programs successfully.
• Drive program execution discipline, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Customer relationship management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Overview

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs within our Space Segment business. This individual will own both customer relationships and program execution, ensuring exceptional delivery performance while driving commercial success. The ideal candidate brings deep aerospace experience, strong leadership capability, and a track record of managing complex, high-stakes programs with discipline and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Serve as the primary customer interface, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex aerospace and space programs successfully
• Drive program execution discipline, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with business leaders to support growth, profitability, and strategic objectives
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal execution capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Proven experience as a Program Director or senior program leader in aerospace, defense, or space industries
• Demonstrated success managing complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, or energetics programs
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer needs and business outcomes
• Experience leading customer-facing programs with high visibility and accountability
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.