Program Manager

Frontier Aerospace

Thousand Oaks (CA)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Frontier Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to lead and manage complex propulsion programs in a fast-growing team. You will oversee program and subproject leadership, ensuring objectives are met within timelines and budget, interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

This role emphasizes cost, schedule, and performance with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace project engineering, strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
5+ years of professional project engineering experience in aerospace/defense.
Strong communication skills to present to stakeholders.
Knowledge of contract terms and conditions for assigned program.
Earned Value and variance reporting experience preferred.
Familiarity with AS9100 and FAA/EASA regulations.
PMP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage program schedules to meet timelines.
Develop and manage program budgets and resource usage.
Identify risks and devise mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams.
Negotiate and finalize contracts for programs.
Serve as primary customer contact and ensure all requirements are met.
Monitor expenses and financial performance of the program.
Provide timely program status reports throughout the life cycle.
Ensure compliance with customer reporting requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

About Frontier Aerospace Corporation:

Frontier Aerospace Corporation conceptualizes, designs, proves, and additively manufactures in-space and launch system rocket propulsion thrusters. From concept ideation to product development to qualification testing to customer delivery, we have a proven philosophy and the in-house resources necessary to design, build, test, and deliver reliable, high-performance liquid propellant thrusters for our nation's critical in-space, commercial, civilian, and defense applications. Whether they are used for attitude control, orbit transfer, lunar and exo-moon landing, deep-space missions, or high-thrust divert systems, Frontier's thrusters meet the most demanding requirements.

Our customers are hungry for a propulsion supplier who can reliably meet their requirements

and who is responsive to their needs. Frontier's mission is to do just that, by advancing breakthrough propulsion technologies and providing industry-leading customer responsiveness. Ultimately, it's our fantastic team of dedicated professionals and hard-working tradespeople who make this a reality. As a small, but rapidly growing company, there are many opportunities for our team members to grow and take on new and exciting responsibilities - to be more than just another worker. Come make a difference and share in our success!

Program Manager

Come join our growing team where you will get to make a difference daily by continuing to help build our reputation for quality, responsiveness, and the ability to handle complex products. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, goal-oriented Program Managerto support the management of programs and activities for our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership of programs and subprojects, ensuring they are executed to meet customer objectives within required timelines and on budget.

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage program schedule activities to ensure timeline objectives are achievable
Develop and manage program budgets to ensure resources are used effectively
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on program success
Adhere to all customer (internal and external) reporting requirements
Work with product assurance and systems engineering teams to ensure quality processes meet or exceed program requirements
Coordinate efforts across company functional areas such as engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to ensure cohesive execution of programmatic goals
Assist with negotiating and finalizing prospective and active contracts
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring all reporting requirements, specifications, and approved Statements of Work are met
Monitor expenses, address variances, and develop financial strategies to support program goals
Develops an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement
Meet with stakeholders and communicates project issues and decisions
Produces accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle
Analyzes program risks and opportunities
Implements and manages change to ensure project goals are achieved
Responsible for cost, schedule, and performance of a project or program

Relevant Experience and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
5+ years of professional experience in project engineering within the aerospace or defense industry
Excellent listening and facilitation skills to both understand and expedite where necessary
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to make presentations to small and large groups; internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of and ability to analyze terms, conditions, and other contractual requirements of the assigned program
Strong understanding of aerospace design, manufacturing, and testing processes
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Experienced in financial management and reporting on Profit and Loss
Experience with Earned Value and variance reporting preferred
Proven track record in managing engineering projects from conception to completion
Advanced proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and MS Office Suite
Familiarity with industry standards such as AS9100 and FAA/EASA regulations
PMP Certification preferred

Employment Criteria:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment Statement:

The responsibilities described on this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee. The scope of the job may also change as necessitated by business demands.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Frontier Aerospace participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program at www.e-verify.gov.

Pay:

Annual Salary $145,000 - $160,000 DOE

Note about pay range: Pay range for this job level is a general guideline for California and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Employment Type and Exempt Status:

Full-time / Exempt

Employment Location:

Thousand Oaks - In office

Job Schedule:

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Benefits: