Program Manager, Aerospace - 080QE

Quartus Engineering; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Employee stock ownership plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Quartus Engineering in San Diego, CA seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead aerospace projects from concept to delivery in a hybrid work environment. The role involves directing cross-functional teams, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in engineering, 8+ years of program management, and experience with sensor payload systems. US Person status is required, and DoD clearance is preferred for some programs.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related STEM field.
• 8+ years of experience in program management.
• Experience with sensor payload system development.
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident).

Responsibilities

• Lead program teams and ensure successful execution from conception to completion.
• Coordinate resources with managers and team leads for efficient utilization.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for projects and programs.
• Engage with key clients to understand requirements and ensure satisfaction.
• Champion continuous improvement of program management methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Foster transparent communication and collaboration across project teams.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Risk management

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Job description

About Quartus

Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

About Aerospace Program Management

Development of custom optical systems for aerospace applications is a core business area for Quartus. Our work includes spaceborne, airborne, and ground-based systems for imaging, spectrography, lasercom, LiDAR, energy transfer, and other applications. Typical development processes start with mission objectives definition, progresses through all stages of design and analysis, and concludes with hardware build and test. Our clients are very diverse - from well-established large government organizations such as NASA to agile "new space" start-ups. We pride ourselves on our ability to find common language with diverse groups of people and to develop new advanced technical systems while meeting the budget and schedule that each particular program can sustain. Our team includes optical, opto-mechanical, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers working in a highly collaborative environment where communication and team ethics are key.

What will you do?

As a Program Manager in our San Diego office, you will lead project teams and ensure successful execution of your programs. As business needs dictate, you will supervise and drive the successful execution of complex engineering programs from conception to completion as an individual contributor.

Essential Job Functions

• Program Leadership:
  • Manage programs from concept to completion, ensuring that engineering technical approach, quality/customer expectations, budgetary, and timeline objectives are met
  • May be a key technical contributor on project work. For example, perform engineering tasks such as design, analysis, procurement, hardware build and test, etc.
• Resource Management:
  • Work closely with resource managers and team leads to allocate resources efficiently, optimizing utilization across projects while maintaining a high level of employee engagement
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
  • Identify potential risks and challenges associated with projects and programs, developing comprehensive risk management plans to proactively address and mitigate these issues
• Client Engagement:
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted advisor and understanding their unique requirements.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to identify opportunities for business expansion for existing and new customers, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Process Improvement:
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating and enhancing program management methodologies, tools, and processes
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Foster a collaborative and transparent work environment, encouraging effective communication and knowledge sharing across project teams and departments

Location

Position is based in San Diego, CA with a hybrid schedule.*

* The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training, performance, or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.

What are we looking for?

• BS in engineering or other STEM related field
• 8+ years of experience
• Experience with sensor payload system development
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
• DoD related component systems development through low rate initial production

Compensation and Benefits

Program Manager pay range: $126,070 – $205,997*

*This range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.

Referral eligibility: Tier 2

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

• Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.